Vehicle Description
40,203 original miles. Shiny black paint believed to be original,
fantastic factory interior. Great-running 207 cubic inch inline-6.
Handsome styling with a desirable 3-window coupe body. A great
little Chevy ready to show and tour!The odometer on this 1935 Chevy
shows 40,203 miles and we're inclined to believe that's an
authentic reading. The interior is certainly original and there's
evidence that the shiny black paint is largely original as well,
although we suspect the fenders have been repainted at some point
in the distant past. Whatever the case, it has a fantastic vintage
look that is comfortable and authentic, but not tired. Our detail
shop managed to bring up a wonderful gloss in the black paint and
aside from some very minor micro-blisters on the doors, it's in
great condition. The styling was an evolution of the 1934 redesign,
but the deeply raked grille and chrome-rimmed headlights make it
look far more upscale than a Chevrolet should. Other new details
include the horizontal vents on the hood that are similar to those
found on contemporary Cadillacs, a metal spare tire cover, and
bright red pinstripes that emphasizes the car's 107-inch wheelbase.
The chrome sparkles against the black paint, giving the car a very
polished look, leading us to believe that some of it might have
been restored at some point?it's just too nice. The Fords might be
more popular, but they certainly aren't any prettier than this
Chevy.We believe the brown mohair interior is completely original,
including seats, door panels, and headliner. Even the rubber mat
appears to be 90 years old and in remarkable shape. The wide bench
seat remains comfortable and supportive with only minor wear on the
driver's side, and it's important to note that the camera's flash
actually makes it look worse than it is?the interior looks better
in person, not worse. The big steering wheel makes this slick
little coupe easy to handle and for 1935, all the gauges were set
into a woodgrained panel in the center of the dash. All the gauges
work properly and the rest of the controls are very simple: knobs
for the headlights choke, and hand throttle, a cowl vent lever,
and, well, that's about it. There's plenty of space in the 3-window
coupe body and the seat adjusts to suit just about any driver. The
massive trunk will carry all the gear you need for touring and
shows no issues with rust or rot.For 1935, Chevrolets received a
207 cubic inch OHV inline-6 engine rated at 80
horsepower?competitive with the Ford V8. The silky smooth six makes
great torque and pulls the lightweight coupe around with ease. It's
nicely tuned so it starts easily once you get the choke just right
and idles so smoothly that you might think it has stalled. Again,
completely unexpected for a car in this price range. On the road,
it pulls eagerly and makes pleasing 6-cylinder sounds but otherwise
stays in the background. It stays cool, makes decent oil pressure,
the generator keeps the battery topped off, and the detailing under
the hood suggests someone has been in there doing some recent work.
There's correct corporate gray engine enamel, proper hose clamps, a
big oil bath air filter on top of a single-barrel Carter W-1
carburetor, and correct hardware throughout. There's time and money
invested here and it shows.The 3-speed manual transmission offers
synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd, so it takes no special skills to drive
this Chevy, and gear ratios make the most of the engine's torque.
4.11 gears were standard equipment, so it's perky around town and
doesn't mind cruising at 45-50 MPH on the open road. The floors are
extremely clean with no issues, even in the trunk pan where trouble
always starts. Brakes are still mechanical drums, but they're
effective and stop the coupe without any drama, so don't start
thinking you'll have to upgrade to hydraulics or discs, because
it's just not necessary. The exhaust system has the a newer muffler
with just the right tone, not loud but not invisible, either, and
the Chevy sounds polished at idle or under load. 17-inch wire
wheels carry flashy 5.25/5.50-17 wide whites that really make it
sparkle.Look at this pretty little car and then look at the price.
With wonderful road manners, excellent preservation, and an
easy-to-handle demeanor, this is an ideal tour car for the
first-timer looking for something a little more substantial than
your standard Model A. Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends
and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in
our inventory prior to purchase.
