Vehicle Description
1928 Chevrolet AB National Huckster
In the Philadelphia of the past century the huckster was the man
who came around with his cart of vegetables. The cart may have been
mechanical or even horse drawn. He was the man from whom you bought
all your produce. The huckster made his presence known by crying
out loud what he had to offer. In old time Philadelphia dialect, to
say "like a huckster" meant to be too loud in one's speech.
For consignment, anunbelievable fully restored example of a 1928
Chevrolet AB National Huckster truck from which to sell your
"goods". It is all in excellent condition, is a snappy two tone
black and green with lime accenting artillery style steel wheels,
and full canvas rear bed side wall coverings. Sell sell sell!
Exterior
A steel hood, radiator cowl, body, and bumpers are bathed in a
beautiful coat of shiny green that is well applied. Black paint
covers the curved fenders and running boards as well as the dual
bar bumpers front and rear. A two seat cab with a small rectangular
rear glass section prior to the bed is noted. The roofline extends
from the front windscreen to totally covering the bed. The bed
sides are steel and the base is green shiny painted wood planks and
these are in unused condition. Steel bars extend upward from the
inner corners of the back of the bed next to the tailgate. These
support the covering of the roof and bed. Here we have a like new
canvas top to keep your goods and sundries safe during transport.
This canvas also presents itself on the sides and back so the bed
and goods within can be totally covered. 21-inch lime green total
steel artillery styled wheels are on all 4 corners and are wrapped
in like new 4.40/4.50-21 rubber. There is a spare tire attached to
the passenger's side.
Interior
A newly refurbished and wrapped in black vinyl bench seat runs the
width of the cab resting atop a box style mount. To the sides are
the door panels covered in simple black smooth vinyl and the dash
is steel, framed by some lime green paint on the upper dash with a
nice curve. I nside this dash is an oval aluminum panel that houses
a trio of oval instruments in perfect condition. Varnished pine
wraps the original steering wheel, and s with throttle and spark
advance . Rubber flooring has been installed, and the interior
roof, (headliner), of the cab is green painted steel which turns to
vinyl/canvas for the bed. Very nicely restored, all in nearly
perfect condition.
Drivetrain
Under the vented green painted cowled hood is a pristine fully
restored 171ci inline 4 cylinder. It has a 1-barrel carburetor to
feed it, and a 3-speed manual transmission on the back. The rear
axle weighs in at 4.18. All fully functional, and looking good.
Undercarriage
A showpiece if you will with no rust or even road dirt. All painted
black steel mixes with green painted wood for the undercarriage.
Here we see leaf springs on each corner, and mechanical drum brakes
on all 4 corners as well. A single clean rust free exhaust is
wiring its way from front to rear.
Drive-Ability
This truck fired right up and off to the test track where it did
very well. Smooth acceleration, good handling and easy steering
despite it being manual. The brakes drag just a bit but it still
stops on a dime. All functions were operating as they should but I
could not get the headlights to work.
For a truck collector, this truck is an excellent example of a
truly rare find. Atruck with a covered bed and canvas sides form.
Many AB models were constructed in 1928, but very few were in
Huckster trucks with bed form. A great promo piece, advertising
your business, or just a fun driver, fully working to take you out
to a show on the weekends. All the work has been done!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
