With the depression in full swing car sales plummeted. Chevrolet
reduced production by 8% at the same time Ford saw sales fall 66%.
Chevrolet was selling more cars and introduced the Chevrolet AE
Independence. Even with an 8% drop, twelve models of the
Independence were produced in 1931 with a total of about 620,000
cars manufactured.
For consignment, an unrestored 1931 Chevrolet AE Independence Sport
Roadster, the 2 door, 2 passenger plus rumble seat version of the
model. Cars without rumble seats were assembled in Flint, Michigan.
Fold down extra seats must have been as novel to the public as lane
assist is to us today. It was a feature that added a little
something to the base roadster.
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Exterior
Rust oxide primer covers the car on relatively straight panels for
a car that's nearly 100 years old. New for 1931 was the curved tie
bar connecting the lights and an outstanding eagle ornament, both
present here along with the wire spoke wheels which were also
standard. The black fenders connect to a wide running board and the
fenders have some bumps and bruises, some filler, and one welded
square plate filling a hole. There is some rust on the body in
places and some previous mud fixes and the fender paint may have
been brushed on. The taillight lens is missing but the step for the
rumble seat is present. The canvas top is beyond restoration,
however the frame might be savable.
Interior
In true barn find condition inside as the bench seat frame is
intact, but the leather upholstery is not. All gauges are in place
and the steering wheel is in good shape as is the shifter knob on
the floor mounted shifter. The floorboards are in place and a
vintage Chevrolet electric fan is mounted in the passenger
footwell. The rumble seat bottom fared a bit better than the cab
bench but will still need restoration.
Drivetrain
A 193.9ci inline six cylinder is in place and was rated at 50
horsepower when new. It has a 1-barrel carburetor and a 3-speed
manual transmission with 3.82 gears in the back. Mechanical drum
brakes are found on the front and rear.
Undercarriage
The deep patina here is made up of surface rust and some old
grease, but otherwise intact and complete underneath. The car is
equipped with leaf springs in the front and rear. We notice one
belly pan with rust through, but the rest look whole. The single
exhaust intersects a stock style muffler and proceeds to the rear
bumper where it releases the exhaust.
Leave it in barn find condition and display it or roll up your
sleeves and dig into this rarely seen 1931 Independence and restore
it while there is still a knowledge base around who can help with
the million questions you will undoubtedly have!
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Vehicle Details
1931 Chevrolet AE Independence
Listing ID:CC-1841806
Price:$25,000
Location:Morgantown, Pennsylvania
Year:1931
Make:Chevrolet
Model:AE Independence
Exterior Color:Rust Oxide Primer
Interior Color:Black
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:18962
Stock Number:89
VIN:2884379
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