Vehicle Description
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1928 Chevrolet Capitol
Express 1-ton pickup truck. Introduced in 1927 in both car and
truck versions, the Capitol was far more advanced than the Ford
Model T - in fact, competition from GM is what led Ford to cease
production of the Model T and introduce the all-new Model A in
1928. Chevrolet took full advantage of Ford's production gap in
while retooling for the Model A - in 1927, Chevrolet was the
best-selling vehicle in America for the first time (although Ford
overtook Chevy in '28).
This example is an older restoration that has held up well.
Finished in green and black, the steel frame and body panels are
solid with no known rust. The body is framed in wood, and is
likewise structurally sound. The bed is made of solid oak and looks
great. Gorgeous wood wheels are wearing 6-20 period correct truck
tires. Nice, original wood steering wheel.
Under the hood is Chevrolet's 171 cubic inch overhead valve-in-head
four cylinder engine (Ford was still using a a flathead / sidevalve
configuration). Featuring a clutch with a three-speed manual
transmission with a floor shifter, it's considerably easier to
drive than the old pedal-operated planetary transmission from the
Model T. This Chevy starts, runs and drives remarkably well
(especially considering that it's more than 90 years old).
For more information about this 1928 Chevrolet truck for sale at
Motorcar Studio in Atlanta, please call 404-692-5250.