Vehicle Description
1932 Chevrolet Confederate BA Series 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
1930's 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." Thx
gm.com/heritage
For consignment, a 1932 Chevrolet Confederate BA 5 window coupe
with a title verified 83,908 actual miles. This one is believed to
have been restored in the 1960's and while it's showing its age,
it's a fine candidate for a new restoration as one of the most
stately cars to come out of the 30's.
Exterior
Patina abounds but the panels are straight and complete, and the
metalwork is not far from being show quality. The dark blue body is
accented with a yellowish pinstripe that accentuated the body lines
over the black fenders and running board. Standing apart from other
cars of the time are the polished engine cover vents, four on each
side, and a fantastic feature that blends well with the radiator
shell, light buckets and bar, and chrome bumpers. The 18-inch wire
wheels hint at a bright yellow, while the cover on the rear mounted
spare hints at the clean cream color it wants to be. The paint
shows unevenness, crackling, chipping, and scuffs and is ready to
retire to that paint can in the sky.
Interior
Gray cloth door panels are decent although showing some staining
and the passenger gets a map pocket along with the usual pewter
colored hardware. A bench seat is provided in the same gray
material, this time with decorative buttons in worn but mostly
intact condition with a few small tears at the seams and piping.
Three spokes secure the steering wheel rim to the hub, leading to a
simple dashboard painted black and housing a center gauge panel
with the geometric design of the times and the vintage dials, all
showing a touch of age. A rubberized floor covering is stamped with
thousands of Chevrolet bowties while the headliner simply borrows
more gray cloth to match the interior, and is in good shape. The
trunk is clean and holds a carpet piece that shows some staining
but fits well.
Drivetrain
A chrome valve cover shows the only addition to the otherwise stock
looking 194ci inline 6 cylinder wearing the requisite 1-barrel
carburetor and rated at 60 horsepower. A 3-speed manual
transmission backs it up and routes power to 4.11 gears in back.
Mechanical drum brakes are afforded to the front and rear
wheels.
Undercarriage
There's oil present underneath, surface rust, some grease build up
on an underside that is consistent with the top side condition.
This car has been driven and enjoyed and has aged since its initial
restoration. A single exhaust flows through a stock style muffler
with rust colored pipes that terminate with a straight exhaust pipe
out back. Leaf springs make up the suspension front and rear.
Drive-Ability
With the right bit of choke and throttle, we start this 93 year old
up and the engine churns as if infused with a few boxes of Vanilla
Ensure. Off we roll onto the test loop where this car proves to be
a runner and although just this side of a horse buggy in terms of
available functions, they all work 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 1932 if you had one and kept it during the tumultuous economic
period, you would be doing better than many. This is a good example
that has a little more panache than some of the typical cars of the
era and would absolutely present well as is but also has great
bones for a cosmetic makeover.
12BA0316906
12-Buffalo
BA-1932 Confederate
03-March Build
16906-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
JOB NO 31567-1932 Confederate BA Series 5 Window Coupe
BODY NO B1399-Buffalo Body #
TRIM NO 16-Gray Pattern Mohair
PAINT NO 92-Mayland Black
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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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