Vehicle Description
Looking very similar to the 1927 Series AA Capitol, the wheelbase of the Series AB was increased by four inches to 107 in. The updated look was one of the first projects from GM's Art & Color studio. It was the last Chevrolet to use a four-cylinder engine until 1961 and the Chevrolet Chevy II / Nova. Roadsters and touring sedans had the ability to fold the windshield forward on top of the cowl for open air driving. The Series AB was powered by Chevrolet's old 171ci four-cylinder engine, but with minor modifications to produce 35hp. Four-wheel braking was also now provided. Fisher Body provided eight different coachwork choices to include both open and closed body styles. The top choice was listed as the Imperial Landau listed at $715 ($10,776 in 2020 dollars).
For consignment a barn find condition 1928 Chevrolet AB National Roadster. A complete car, minus the top and framing and having various areas of primer touch ups, but with the seats and steering wheel workable on the interior, however for the mechanicals they will need some wrenching and TLC.
Please Note: NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY*
Exterior
Steel panels that do not have very much invasive rust on them, but have years of aging outside with faded paint, some surface rusting, and areas of primer touch ups for the panels adorn this all steel body. Yellow is the color for the main body and the gaps need attention, as do the gray primered fenders which are nicely curved around the surface rusted steel disc wheels in solid form, but have plenty of dents and dings to deal with. The front of the car has a cowled hood and a once shiny radiator surround, that currently is painted silver, dimpled, and very dulled. This is the same for the headlights flanking either side of the radiator that are supported on the outside by the front fenders, missing lenses, trim and having all around dullness. The passenger compartment is a squared off door that has the windscreen in front and the other door on the side. There is currently no top or top framing with the vehicle. A standard sloping truck lid is on the back and flows down to the spare tire holder and split bumpers presenting with chrome, pitting and rust.
Interior
The door panels have been ravaged by time and seen a fair amount of water damage and sun exposure. These are covered in a black vinyl material which is torn, faded and dirty. A bench seat sits nicely within the small cabin and has some wide tuck and roll black leather which is very cracked and worn through in several areas, particularly on the seat part which is showing through to the springs and padding. The dash has some fading, primer touch ups and cracks in the yellow paint. We note some surface rust appearing in a few areas as well as rusted knobs and pulls. It has the standard center oval speedometer and odometer flanked on either side by oval gauges and knobs. The floors have a combination of wood and original metal that is showing some surface rust on the metal and wood rot in a few areas of the flooring. The trunk area while dirty, is complete and appears invasive rust free, as a bonus some extra parts are included within.
Drivetrain
Under the unrestored cowled hood within the surface rusted engine bay is a blue painted 171ci Inline 4-cylinder. It has a 1-barrel carburetor and a 3-speed manual transmission on the back. The rear axle has a 3.82 gear ratio.
Undercarriage
A fairly heavy coating of surface rust abounds on all the underside parts. Surprisingly enough there is no invasive rust here but as in the interior, we note some of the wood flooring that is suffering from rot. Leaf springs are on all 4 corners and mechanical drums are on all 4 wheels.
So, we have a neat looking design car in search of an ambitious restorer that can bring this car back from its years of neglect. The basics are all here; one just needs to put a bit of sweat equity to make it a showpiece. A diamond in the rough.
Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Yellow
- Interior Color:
- Black
Vehicle Warranty
Please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.
About Classic Auto Mall
Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:
- 336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof
- Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors!
- 40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
- 28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space
Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 48 miles New York City 132 miles
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 35 miles Washington, DC 123 miles
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 78 miles Maple Grove Raceway 9 miles
Hershey, Pennsylvania 65 miles King of Prussia Mall 30 miles
Manheim, Pennsylvania 39 miles
This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. The building reopened as Classic Auto Mall January 1, 2017. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs.
Terms and Conditions
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General Terms
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Fees and Taxes
State or local taxes, title, license fee, processing fees of $299, registration fee, dealer documentary fee, finance charges, emission testing fees, and compliance fees are additional to the advertised price.
