Vehicle Description
This is a piece of American automotive history in superb condition.
1928 was an important year in the development of the American
automobile. Just a year earlier Ford introduced the new Model A and
this is Chevrolet's answer. An elegant and stylish vehicle that
outsold the Model A that year even though the chassis would not
receive a much anticipated 6-cylinder engine until late in the 1928
model year.
For 1928, in looking to the new engine, Chevrolet stretched the
chassis by four inches and gave the series a more stylish look. The
hood was lengthened with flowing fender lines and smoothly
integrated body panels. It is hard to believe that the company
would build such an elegant looking car to do battle with Ford in
the low priced end of the market.
An older design the very reliable four cylinder engine at 171 cubic
inches gained higher compression, aluminum pistons and a revised
carburetor to deliver 35 horsepower. Unfortunately because the 1928
were a heavier car performance did not improve. An updraft Carter
carburetor is as original.
Four-wheel brakes were introduced with this model but they were
still mechanically activated.
This particular car is a Vintage Chevrolet Club of America award
winner so it is an excellent example of a truly important
automotive line. It received a full, ground up restoration over a
five-year period to bring it to the highest possible standards. The
restoration was done to the original specs for this model. The VCCA
awards acknowledge the quality of the restoration.
The four door Imperial Landau has an elegant style with the body
painted in a beautiful, deep Maroon color with the black Landau
top. The wood spoke wheels are a natural wood with varnish.
The pristine cloth interior is in beige, which fits perfectly with
the flawless Maroon paint of the body.
The transmission is three speeds and floor mounted as was typical
of the era.
Some of the interesting features of this car are the wooden
steering wheel, rear window curtain and matching spare tire.
This is an opportunity to own a nicely restored example of a
historically significant example of a Chevrolet from the "Roaring
Twenties"!
ESTIMATE: $12,500 - $18,500
