Vehicle Description
1927 Chevrolet Capitol 4 Door Sedan
"The 1927 Chevrolet Capitol series casts a long shadow over the
annals of automotive history, marking a pivotal moment for
Chevrolet as it fiercely competed with Ford's dominance. Born from
the bustling industrial age, the Capitol was Chevrolet's answer to
the Model T and played a crucial role in establishing Chevrolet as
a household name. Notably, it was during the Capitol's era that
Chevrolet first outsold Ford in 1927, turning the tide in the
enduring rivalry. This vehicle not only signified a shift in
consumer preference but also showcased Chevrolet's commitment to
innovation and affordability." Thx metrommp.com
For consignment, a 1927 Chevrolet Capitol 4 door sedan showing
23,932 but the true miles are unknown. Owned by our consignor for
10 years during which time a complete tune up was conducted along
with a carburetor rebuild and interior kit from Lebaron Bonney was
added.
Exterior
It's the stamped steel disc wheels that get your attention first as
cars were transitioning away from wooden spokes, painted to match
the Alpine Green that covers the car and does so with a gold hub
and hardware. The green body is sandwiched between black that
frames the window, a black vinyl roof, and the fenders and running
board below, giving the car the typical period handsome profile.
It's upright and stately with perfectly square windows and four
doors with the rear set opening suicide style. Marker lights have
been added to the car, below the ribbon bumper in front and back
where we find a singular stop light mounted on the spare bracket in
the center. The vertical windshield is shaded by a fixed visor
while side mirrors ride high on the A-pillars and these are
adjustable. The metal on the car could benefit from some polishing
and the paint, at distance, looks good. Up close we find touched up
areas, paint runs, uneven filler on a door corner, missing paint,
and perhaps a piece of masking tape left in place after a session
of black paint. There's also a scuff on a fender edge.
Interior
Green corduroy cloth covers the doors and is in overall good
condition with minor wear near the pull lever on the driver's door.
The LeBaron Bonney interior includes the handsome material covering
the bench seat, channel tufted and clean and mirrored by the rear
bench where leg and head room is vast and a robe loop is provided.
Finger grooves cover the entire wood rim of the steering wheel
which fronts the simplest of dashboards housing just the choke,
light switch, barrel style speedometer, odometer, oil and amp gauge
on a patina black panel. A ribbed rubber mat covers the floor from
which the tall shifter emerges while a green felt headliner looms
overhead in excellent shape.
Drivetrain
Behind the engine cover is a clean 171ci inline 4 cylinder with the
rebuilt 1-barrel carburetor and a 3-speed manual transmission. The
drivetrain is rated at 26 horsepower which is sent to the rear axle
with 3.82 gears. Our consignor states he replaced the brake drums
on the mechanical brakes which are found on the rear wheels
only.
Undercarriage
The clean underside reveals some wood construction and red oxide
primer, along with black components in great shape. There's some
oil on the pan back to the transmission, but we all leak a bit at
98 years old, so we're not judging, just taking note. The knuckles
have some fresh grease and leaf springs are clean and found front
and rear.
Drive-Ability
We were told to double clutch to get going and so we did, the four
cylinder running well and idling smoothly. On skinny tires, the car
tracks straight and the comfortable cabin is like a parlor on
wheels, affording very good visibility and a relatively high
sitting position. The limited functions offered all operate with
the exception of the brake light. 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.
That's right, 98 years old and still ticking! What a fantastic
example of early American luxury at an affordable price. We refer
back to metrommp for the closer, "The 1927 Chevrolet Capitol stands
as a testament to an era when automobiles became more than just
transportation-they became a symbol of freedom and progress. Its
legacy is reflected in every Chevrolet that rolled off the assembly
line thereafter-a lineage of accessibility and innovation that
began with this humble yet groundbreaking vehicle."
12AA65501
12-Buffalo, NY Assy Plant
AA-1927 Capitol
6-June Build
5501-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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