Vehicle Description
1932 Chevrolet Confederate 5 Window Coupe
When Chevrolet introduced its 1932 models, they were called "The
Great American Value". Their road worthiness and durability are as
impressive today as it was back when the cars were new. Early 1930s
Chevrolets used both a descriptive name and alpha numeric model
identification. The 1932 cars were identified as Confederate or
Series BA. However, Chevrolet's focus was not nomenclature but its
recognition that the 6 cylinder engine was highly desirable for its
flexible power and minimized the need to shift gears."
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For consignment, a show 1932 Chevrolet Confederate 5 window coupe
showing 17,028 miles, but the true miles are unknown, however
during its travels, it accumulated quite a few trophies. This model
replaced the 1931 Independence with a few changes but due to the
depression, sold only about half of the previous year's
Independence model, which sold around 600,000 units. This is a very
nice example worthy of your consideration.
Exterior
A long hood, upright cab, and flared fenders was fairly standard
for the times, but the dark blue paint that adorns this car mixed
with the cream 18-inch wire wheels and pinstripe is an exceptional
combination. Add in the chromed engine vent covers and spectacular
grille shell, lightbar, and horns and you've got one spectacular
specimen. Yellow fog lights get your attention as the only color
that diverts from the palette while wide running boards serve to
connect the fenders that extend well past the stately body. Other
notable brightwork includes the headlight buckets, cowl light
housing, grate-like grille, bumpers, and the splendid arching eagle
hood ornament. White wall Firestones are like spats on the tires,
providing contrast to the black rubber and dressing up the car yet
even more. The paint, metalwork, and trim is excellent on the car
and the only exceptions are some bubbles, an imperfection on the
edge of a fender, and a scratch or two.
Interior
A nice choice for interior color, gray velour is used at first on
the door panels, stitched in a square pattern and wearing a pleated
map pocket along with metal hardware. Inside, column tufts decorate
the thickly stuffed bench seat, also in gray material and
structured with stately proportions similar to a formal sofa. Out
back, there's a rumble seat upholstered in textured black vinyl and
looking like new. The control center is understated with a simple
black, 3 spoke steering wheel in front of a black painted dashboard
with geometric overlay on the instrument panel housing the vintage
equipment. Chevrolet bowties are embossed in the rubber mat that
covers the floor and from that floor emerges the shifter, topped
with a crystal-like door knob for a handle. A mohair headliner with
tan windlace retains an authentic presentation and is in great
shape.
Drivetrain
Behind those functional chrome gills on the engine covers we find a
194ci inline 6 cylinder rated at 60 horsepower, which was up 10
horses from the previous year's Independence model. A 1-barrel
carburetor is standard in 1932 and a 3-speed manual sets the car in
motion, spinning the rear axle with 4.10 gears. Mechanical drum
brakes are provided on the front and rear wheels. The engine is
clean and presents as original right down to the clamps.
Undercarriage
Simple, original, and driver quality underneath, we note some
typical surface rust and some fluid on the pan and the belly of the
transmission, and even a bit of grease build up on the knuckles.
The single exhaust has some corrosion as it leaves the engine, but
then runs cleanly through a stock style muffler before terminating
under the car with an open tailpipe. Leaf spring suspension is
found front and rear. We note a touch of rust through on the bottom
of the driver's door.
Drive-Ability
With the help of our crack staff, we start this 93 year old and
pilot this regal car onto the test loop with the seat of our pants
planted in the soft cushion of the front bench. The eagle ornament
leads the way and we focus on it like the sights of a rifle over
the long hood. It's not blistering fast, of course, but that wasn't
the goal in 1932 as comfort and mobility reigned supreme. And on
those fronts, this car delivers without issue. Limited functions
are offered and each one works as intended. While Classic Auto Mall
represents that these functions were working at the time of our
test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at
the time of your purchase.
It's unclear how many of the roughly 300,000 Confederates are still
roadworthy, but I think we can all agree, it's not a huge number.
In '32, if you had one and kept it during the tumultuous economic
period, you were doing better than many. This is a fine example
that has a little more panache than some of the typical cars of the
era and would absolutely present well at shows or being relegated
to garage queen status.
2BA0892418
2-Tarrytown, NY Assy Plant
B-1932
A-Confederate
08-August Build
92418-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
JOB NO 32 558-1932 Confederate 5 Window Coupe
BODY NO T4506-Tarrytown Body #
TRIM NO 17-Tan Mohair
PAINT NO 99-Black
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