Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 27 ¤
1928 Chevrolet National Pickup Chassis no. 21AB51836 Engine no. X4396490
Sold for US$33,600 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 27¤
1928 Chevrolet National Pickup
1928 Chevrolet National Pickup
Chassis no. 21AB51836
Engine no. X4396490
Chassis no. 21AB51836
Engine no. X4396490
170.9ci Overhead Valve Inline Four-Cylinder
Single Carter Updraft Carburetor
35bhp at 2,200rpm
Three-Speed Manual Transmission
Live Axles with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Four-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
* Final year for Chevy's OHV four-cylinder
* Longer wheelbase and 4-wheel brakes in anticipation of 1929's OHV six
* Restored to excellent condition by Harrah's
* Believed to have only two owners before Harrah's in 1962
THE CHEVROLET AB NATIONAL
Chevrolet had a surprise in store for its competitors in the truck market for 1929. Introduced just in time to enjoy the last optimistic year of the post-WWI era before the Great Depression, Chevrolet replaced its tried-and-true overhead valve four-cylinder engine for its pickup fleet with a new overhead valve six with an additional 24 cubic inches of displacement and 11 more horsepower.
No longer was it enough to sell a truck that was reliable and had low speed hauling capability. Light truck buyers now responded to the same power, smoothness and performance expectations that appealed to buyers of passenger cars. What buyers wanted was "a six for the price of a four", and that is exactly what Chevy offered for 1929.
For the run-out year of 1928 the Chevy four benefited from years in production and developments in reliability and performance. In preparation for the six to come in the next year, Chevy lengthened the chassis by four inches and, perhaps most important of all, added four-wheel brakes.
THE CAR OFFERED
Acquired by the Harrah's Automobile Collection in 1962 from Charles Leach of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There was only one prior owner, Paul Icke, known to the seller at the time. Finished in Bell Green with green coachlines, the hood and fenders are black, and the interior is likewise upholstered in black leatherette. It has a black painted wood spoke wheels, 4.40/4.50/21 tires, a vacuum windshield wiper, spare stashed under the bed floor and electric lights. The roof is covered in black leatherette and extends forward to create a windshield visor.
This is believed to be a Harrah's restoration and has been on display for fifty years, having a Harrah's last started sticker dated 3-6-75 on the windshield. For display purposes it is believed to have been drained of coolant and fuel and needs general recommissioning. It is in such good condition, particularly cosmetically, that should be readily accomplished.
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