Vehicle Description
Is it possible to find a more interesting running and driving
classic for under $25,000? This 1928 Durant M2 is a great looking
classic that will always give you a story to tell. The current
title also indicates this car's 44,079 miles are original!
This is the car you park right next to the '20s Chevrolets at the
car shows to impress all the General Motors guys. After all, this
car's namesake Billy Durant founded GM, and when he was asked to
leave for a second time, there were plenty of other people willing
to give this marketing mastermind a new car company. So Durants are
the more interesting and more unique cousins to the GM products.
This particular sedan could impress even without its interesting
pedigree. The M2 line was only produced by Durant for one year. You
can tell the burgundy and black two-tone paint was carefully
applied at its last reaspray from all the intricate detail work.
All the accessories from the black vinyl roof to the chrome on the
grille look correct and are in great condition.
The interior feels just as authentic as the exterior. The red
fabric is a nice complementing shade to the exterior burgundy paint
that also is used to trim the interior. It all looks exceptionally
nice, and more importantly, its been restored so it all feels a bit
fresher than 87 year-old fabric. The four-spoke steering wheel
looks positively artistic today and the original gage package is
always a nice touch. The glass looks good, and they roll down in
all four of the wide opening doors. But for the best ventilation,
the windshield tilts forward to creating a substantial breeze when
needed. There is no radio, but the beautiful part of a classic like
this is you'll create a mental soundtrack of a softly playing jazz
trumpet.
If you're not into making your own music, there is one other sound
that never gets old. The combination of the 153 cubic-inch
four-cylinder motor and three-speed manual transmission gives off
an industrial symphony of simplicity. It is a rhythmic chug that
feels like being in charge of a mini locomotive as the tempo
increases with the acceleration. These cars were known for being
quite comfortable with rubber engine mounts and four wheel brakes.
You can also tell there's quality in the construction just by
looking at the undercarriage photos. Everything from the yellow
pine floorboards to the leaf springs are a great reminder of how
sturdy things were built generations ago.
Durants are not an unknown orphan car. They have an interesting
history and a strong owner's club. So you can decide to be the most
fascinating person at your local car show or join Durant fans at
the larger gatherings. You even get the owner's manual with this
one. So this classic offers a lot of opportunity for little money.
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