All Chevrolet Cars (1911 - Present) WIP

Master list of non-rebranded Chevrolet Cars.

Series C Classic Six

General Information
Year(s): 1911-1914
Body Style: 4-door Tourer (5-Passanger Touring Car)
Assembly Location: Flint & Detroit, Michigan

Creative & Engineering
Designer: Etienne Planche & Louis Chevrolet

Production & Rarity
Total Production: ~5,987 units
Known Survivors: 2 units
*Alfred P. Sloan Museum (Flint, Michigan, USA)
*Reynolds-Alberta Museum (Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada)
Estimated Worth: $2.5 million - $5 million

Powertrain & Performance
Engine: 299 cu in (4.9 L) T-head Inline-6
Transmission: 3-speed manual (transaxle design integrated with the rear axle)
Horsepower: 40hp @ 1,200 RPM
Top Speed: 65 mph (105 km/h)

Dimensions & Chassis
Wheelbase: 120 inches (3,048 mm)
Drive Configuration: Front-engine, rear-wheeled drive (FR layout)
Wheels: Wooden artillery-style wheels with brass accents

Financials
Initial Cost (1911): $2,150
Real Cost (2026): $69,500

Historical Significance & Facts
Brand Milestone: The first official production vehicle to wear the Chevrolet nameplate.
Luxury Positioning: Built as an expensive, high-performance luxury car rather than an affordable mass-market vehicle (costing nearly three times as much as a contemporary Ford Model T).

No Bowtie Emblem: The famous Chevrolet "Bowtie" logo did not exist yet when the Classic Six was produced. It wore a simple script nameplate on the brass radiator shell and dashboard; the bowtie logo debuted on the 1914 Series H and L models.

The Fallout That Caused Louis Chevrolet to Quit: Co-founder William C. Durant wanted Chevrolet to build cheap, high-volume cars to compete directly with Ford's Model T. Louis Chevrolet envisioned a high-end, powerful luxury car (the Classic Six). Their intense disagreement over this vision led Louis Chevrolet to sell his shares and walk away from the company bearing his name in 1913.

Largest Engine for 45 Years: Its 299-cubic-inch (4.9L) 6-cylinder engine was massive for its day. It remained the largest-displacement engine Chevrolet ever put into a passenger vehicle until the 1958 introduction of the 348-cubic-inch V8.

T-Head Cylinder Design: Unlike later engine layouts, the 299 cu. in. engine used a T-head cylinder design cast in three separate banks of two cylinders. Intake valves sat on one side of the block while exhaust valves sat on the other, requiring two separate camshafts inside the engine.

Innovative Compressed-Air Starter: The 1913 model used a rare compressed-air starter mechanism rather than a hand crank or an electric motor; compressed air was stored in an onboard tank to spin the engine over. It switched to an electric starter for the 1914 model year.

Factory Color Combination: Every Classic Six came from the factory in a signature two-tone scheme: Chevrolet Bowtie Blue body, frame, and wheels with light gray pinstriping, paired with black fenders, hood, and splash aprons.

First Tested on Detroit Streets: The initial 1911 prototype was test-driven personally by Louis Chevrolet through the back streets of Detroit months before the Chevrolet Motor Company was officially incorporated on November 3, 1911.

Series H (Baby Grand / Royal Mail), Series L Light Six

General Information
Year(s): 1914–1916 (H-2 Royal Mail, H-4 Baby Grand, H-3 Amesbury Special, H-2½)
Body Style: 2-door Roadster (H-2, H-2½, H-3) and 4-door Tourer 5-Passenger Touring Car (H-4)
Assembly Location: Flint Assembly in Flint, Michigan and Tarrytown, New York

Creative & Engineering Team
Designer: Arthur Mason
Class: Mid-size passenger car

Production & Rarity
Total Production: ~13,000 to 14,000 units across the Series H line
Known Survivors: Estimated ~50 surviving units worldwide across all variants
Estimated Worth: $35,000 - $75,000

Powertrain & Performance
Engine: 171 cu in (2.8 L) Overhead Valve (OHV) Inline-4 Transmission: 3-speed selective-sliding manual transmission with cone clutch
Horsepower: 24 hp @ 2,000 RPM
Top Speed: 50 mph (80 km/h)

Dimensions & Chassis Wheelbase: 104 inches (2,642 mm) for 1914; 106 inches (2,692 mm) for 1915–1916 Drive Configuration: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR layout) Wheels: 30 × 3.5-inch wooden artillery spoke wheels with clincher tires

Financials
Initial Cost (1914): $750 USD for H-2 Royal Mail Roadster; $875 USD for H-4 Baby Grand Touring Real Cost (2026 Inflation-Adjusted): ~$24,000 - $28,000 USD

Historical Significance & Facts First Use of the Bowtie Emblem: The Series H was the very first Chevrolet model line to wear the iconic Chevrolet Bowtie emblem on its radiator shell upon its debut in 1914.

The Engine That Saved Chevy: Built around Arthur Mason's 171 cu in valve-in-head 4-cylinder engine, this durable powertrain established Chevrolet's reputation for overhead-valve performance.

Model T Competitor: Conceived by William C. Durant specifically to target the Ford Model T market. It offered features the Model T lacked at the time, such as a 3-speed selective transmission instead of a 2-speed planetary, plus an optional Auto-Lite electric starter.

Standard Equipment: Unlike many basic cars of the era, the Series H models came standard with a folding soft top, windshield, speedometer, horn, and a rear-mounted spare tire.

Fuel Delivery Variant: The H-2 Royal Mail roadster used a simple gravity-fed fuel tank mounted on the rear deck, while the H-4 Baby Grand touring car utilized a pressurized fuel system.

Series 490

General Information
Year(s): 1915–1922
Body Style: 4-door Tourer, 2-door Roadster, 2-door Coupe, 4-door Sedan, and Commercial Light Truck Chassis Assembly Location: Flint, Michigan; Tarrytown, New York; St. Louis, Missouri; Oakland, California; and Oshawa, Ontario (Canada)

Creative & Engineering Team
Designer: Mason Motor Company & William C. Durant Class: Subcompact / Economy mass-market passenger car

Production & Rarity
Total Production: ~835,000 units across its entire 1915–1922 run
Known Survivors: Estimated several hundred surviving units worldwide in public museum collections and private vintage car registries
Estimated Worth: $10,000 to $25,000 USD for complete running examples, reaching up to $35,000+ USD for pristine concours-restored models

Powertrain & Performance
Engine: 171 cu in (2.8 L) Overhead Valve (OHV) Inline-4 (Mason engine)
Transmission: 3-speed selective sliding manual transmission with cone clutch
Horsepower: 24 to 26 hp @ 1,800–2,000 RPM Top Speed: 45 to 50 mph (72 to 80 km/h)

Dimensions & Chassis Wheelbase: 102 inches (2,591 mm) Drive Configuration: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR layout) Curbside Weight: Approximately 1,820 lbs (825 kg) Wheels: 30 × 3.5-inch wooden artillery spoke wheels

Financials Initial Cost (1915): $490 USD Real Cost (2026 Inflation-Adjusted): ~$15,600 USD

Historical Significance & Facts Named After Its Price: The model name "490" was chosen explicitly because its introductory price was set at $490 USD to undercut the contemporary Ford Model T.

The Model That Built General Motors: The massive sales volume and profitability of the 490 allowed William C. Durant to buy back controlling interest in General Motors in 1916, officially folding Chevrolet into GM as its volume brand.

Standard Three-Speed Transmission: Chevrolet gained a major sales advantage over the Ford Model T by equipping the 490 with a standard 3-speed selective manual transmission rather than Ford's 2-speed planetary pedal system.

Electric Lighting Option: When launched in 1915, electric starter and lights were offered as a $60 factory option before becoming standard equipment in later model years.

Birth of the Chevy Commercial Truck: The chassis of the Series 490 served as the foundation for Chevrolet's first official commercial delivery vehicles and light-duty pickup trucks starting in 1918

Series D (V8)

General Information
Year(s): 1917–1918
Body Style: 4-door Tourer (5-passenger touring car) and 4-door Roadster Assembly
Location: Flint, Michigan and Tarrytown, New York

Creative & Engineering Team
Designer: General Motors / Chevrolet Engineering Division Class: Luxury flagship / executive passenger car

Production & Rarity
Total Production: Fewer than 500 units combined across its short two-year run
Known Survivors: Estimated 3 to 5 surviving units worldwide in private collections and museums.
Pioneer Auto Museum (Murdo, South Dakota, USA)
The Smith Collection Museum of American Speed (Lincoln, Nebraska, USA).
Estimated Worth: $150,000 to $300,000+ USD depending on restoration quality and originality

Powertrain & Performance
Engine: 288 cu in (4.7 L) Overhead Valve (OHV) 90-degree V8 engine
Transmission: 3-speed selective sliding manual transmission with cone clutch
Horsepower: ~36 hp
Top Speed: 55 to 60 mph (88 to 96 km/h)

Dimensions & Chassis
Wheelbase: 120 inches (3,048 mm)
Drive Configuration: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR layout)
Wheels: Wooden artillery-style wheels with demountable rims

Financials
Initial Cost (1917): $1,585 USD
Real Cost (2026): ~$38,000 to $40,000 USD (though its modern collector value vastly exceeds inflation due to extreme rarity)

Historical Significance & Facts Chevrolet's First V8 Engine: The Series D introduced the very first V8 engine ever built by Chevrolet, marking an ambitious attempt to enter the high-end luxury market.

The Cadillac Connection: William C. Durant intended the V8-powered Series D to compete in the upscale luxury segment alongside Cadillac (which was also part of General Motors). However, it overlapped too closely with Cadillac's market space and proved difficult to service.

Wartime Production Cuts: Production of the luxury V8 was severely hampered and ultimately cancelled due to wartime steel shortages and material rationing during World War I, leading to its short two-year lifespan.

Exclusive Flagship Styling: Unlike the mass-market 4-cylinder cars of the era, the Series D featured an elongated hood to accommodate the massive V8 block, distinctive dual-cowl styling on select models, and premium appointments throughout the cabin.

FA Series

General Information
Year(s): 1918
Body Style: 2-door Roadster (FA-20), 2-door Coupe (FA-30), 4-door Sedan (FA-40), and 4-door Tourer Baby Grand (FA-50)
Assembly Location: Flint, Michigan; Tarrytown, New York; Oakland, California; Norwood, Ohio; Fort Worth, Texas; and Oshawa, Ontario (Canada)

Creative & Engineering Team
Designer: Chevrolet Engineering Division Class: Mid-size passenger car

Production & Rarity
Total Production: ~11,403 units for the 1918 model year Known Survivors: Estimated dozens of surviving units worldwide among vintage pre-war collections
Estimated Worth: $25,000 to $50,000+ USD depending on body style (closed sedans and coupes command higher values due to rarity)

Powertrain & Performance
Engine: 224 cu in (3.7 L) Overhead Valve (OHV) Inline-4 Transmission: 3-speed manual transmission with updated unitized gearbox mounting against the clutch Horsepower: 36 hp @ 2,000 RPM
Top Speed: 50 to 55 mph (80 to 88 km/h)

Dimensions & Chassis
Wheelbase: 110 inches (2,794 mm)
Drive Configuration: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR layout)
Cooling System: Upgraded water pump replacing the older thermosiphon system, along with a circulating oil pump
Wheels: Wooden artillery-style wheels

Financials
Initial Cost (1918): $935 USD for open models (Roadster/Tourer); $1,475 USD for the All-Weather Sedan Real Cost (2026): ~$19,500 to $30,800 USD

Historical Significance & Facts
Larger Engine Upgrade: The Series FA upgraded from the older 171 cubic-inch engine used in the Series H and Series F to a larger, more powerful 224 cubic-inch 4-cylinder engine.

Extended Wheelbase: The frame was lengthened to a 110-inch wheelbase, providing more cabin space and a smoother ride compared to the preceding 1917 Series F.

Introduction of the All-Weather Sedan: While earlier lines focused mostly on open roadsters and touring cars, the Series FA heavily expanded production of enclosed body styles featuring innovative horizontally split openable windshields for ventilation.

Modernized Mechanicals: Replaced older cooling setups with a dedicated water pump and integrated the gearbox directly with the clutch housing for improved drivetrain reliability.

FB Series

General Information
Year(s): 1919–1922
Body Style: 2-door Roadster (FB-2), 4-door Tourer Baby Grand (FB-4), 2-door Coupe (FB-3), and 4-door Sedan (FB-5)
Assembly Location: Flint, Michigan; Tarrytown, New York; St. Louis, Missouri; Oakland, California; and Oshawa, Ontario (Canada)

Creative & Engineering Team
Designer: Chevrolet Engineering Division (built as the upscale companion to the economy Series 490)
Class: Mid-size passenger car / executive tourer

Production & Rarity
Total Production: ~70,000+ units across its 1919–1922 run
Known Survivors: Estimated several hundred surviving units worldwide in vintage car clubs and museums Estimated Worth: $15,000 to $40,000+ USD depending on body style, condition, and whether it is an open touring car or an ultra-rare closed sedan/coupe

Powertrain & Performance
Engine: 224 cu in (3.7 L) Overhead Valve (OHV) Inline-4 Transmission: 3-speed manual selective-sliding transmission with cone clutch
Horsepower: 37 hp @ 2,000 RPM
Top Speed: 50 to 55 mph (80 to 88 km/h)

Dimensions & Chassis
Wheelbase: 110 inches (2,794 mm)
Drive Configuration: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR layout)
Cooling System: Pump-circulated water cooling with an ornate nickel-plated radiator shell Wheels: Wooden artillery-style wheels with demountable rims

Financials
Initial Cost (1919–1922): $1,185 to $1,325 USD for open models; up to $2,000+ USD for enclosed sedans
Real Cost (2026): ~$21,500 to $36,000 USD for standard models

Historical Significance & Facts
Step Up From the 490: While the budget-friendly Series 490 handled high-volume entry-level sales, the Series FB served as Chevrolet's larger, more powerful, and better-appointed mid-range offering during the post-WWI era.

Improved Electrical System: The Series FB adopted a fully integrated Delco electric starting and lighting system as standard equipment, replacing the optional or variable setups of earlier years.

Distinctive Nickel Radiator: Moving away from the older polished brass or plain black shells of the 1910s, the Series FB featured a bright nickel-plated radiator shell that gave it a more modern, upscale appearance on the road.

Transitional Post-WWI Production: Spanning the years immediately following World War I, the Series FB bridged the gap between early brass-era styling and the modern steel-bodied vehicles of the roaring twenties.

Superior (Series B / F / K), Series M Copper-Cooled

Superior Series V

General Information
Year(s): 1926 (Mid-1926 introduction through early 1927 sales year)
Body Style: 2-door Roadster, 2-door Coupe, 2-door Coach, 4-door Sedan, 4-door Landau Sedan, 4-door Tourer, and Commercial Truck Chassis
Assembly Location: Oakland, California; Flint, Michigan; Tarrytown, New York; St. Louis, Missouri; Norwood, Ohio; Janesville, Wisconsin; and Oshawa, Ontario (Canada)

Creative & Engineering Team
Designer: Chevrolet Engineering Division & Alfred P. Sloan (pioneering annual model change philosophy under GM's A-Platform)
Class: Mass-market economy passenger car

Production & Rarity
Total Production: ~486,000 to 547,000 units across the 1926 Superior Series V model run
Known Survivors: Estimated several hundred surviving units worldwide, popular among vintage pre-war clubs and museums
Estimated Worth: $10,000 to $25,000 USD for complete running examples, reaching $35,000+ USD for pristine concours restorations or rare open-top speedsters

Powertrain & Performance
Engine: 171 cu in (2.8 L) Overhead Valve (OHV) Inline-4 Transmission: 3-speed manual selective-sliding gearbox with floor shifter and cone clutch
Horsepower: 26 hp @ 2,000 RPM
Top Speed: 45 to 50 mph (72 to 80 km/h)

Dimensions & Chassis
Wheelbase: 103 inches (2,616 mm)
Drive Configuration: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR layout)
Curbside Weight: Approximately 1,800 to 2,200 lbs (816 to 998 kg depending on body style)
Brakes: Rear-wheel mechanical external-contracting drum brakes
Wheels: 30-inch hickory wooden artillery spoke wheels standard; optional steel disc wheels, running 29 x 4.40 tires

Financials
Initial Cost (1926): $499 USD to $802 USD depending on body style (Commercial chassis started at $425)
Real Cost (2026): ~$16,000 - $25,700

Historical Significance & Facts
Final Evolution of the Superior Line: The Series V marked the final model year of the 4-year Chevrolet Superior family (1923 Series B, 1924 Series F, 1925 Series K, and 1926 Series V) before Chevrolet transitioned to the Series AA Capitol in 1927.

Introduction of Duco Lacquer Paint: The Series V was one of the earliest high-volume vehicles to adopt DuPont's revolutionary quick-drying "Duco" nitrocellulose lacquer paint, allowing Chevrolet to offer vibrant factory multi-color options instead of basic black enamel.

GM Annual Styling Strategy: Under GM President Alfred P. Sloan, the Superior series was designed to showcase annual cosmetic updates and trim improvements, initiating GM's strategic philosophy of planned obsolescence to compete directly with Ford's static Model T design.

Engineering Refinements: Feature upgrades for the Series V included an improved belt-driven cooling fan, revised tie-rods, enclosed brake linkages, and a modernized dashboard lay-out with integrated instrument lighting.

Series AA Capitol

General Information
Year(s): 1927 Body Style: 2-door Roadster, 2-door Coupe, 2-door Coach, 4-door Sedan, 4-door Landau Sedan, 4-door Tourer, and Commercial Truck Chassis Assembly Location: Oakland, California; Flint, Michigan; Tarrytown, New York; St. Louis, Missouri; Norwood, Ohio; Janesville, Wisconsin; and Oshawa, Ontario (Canada)

Creative & Engineering Team
Designer: Chevrolet Engineering Division & General Motors Styling Staff Class: Mass-market economy passenger car

Production & Rarity
Total Production: 1,001,880 units across the 1927 model year
Known Survivors: Several hundred surviving units worldwide in public museum collections, private pre-war registries, and vintage car clubs
Estimated Worth: $12,000 to $28,000 USD for complete running examples, reaching up to $40,000+ USD for pristine concours restorations or rare open-top roadsters

Powertrain & Performance
Engine: 171 cu in (2.8 L) Overhead Valve (OHV) Inline-4 Transmission: 3-speed manual selective-sliding gearbox with single-plate dry-disc clutch Horsepower: 26 hp @ 2,000 RPM Top Speed: 45 to 50 mph (72 to 80 km/h)

Dimensions & Chassis
Wheelbase: 103 inches (2,616 mm) Drive Configuration: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR layout) Curbside Weight: Approximately 1,900 to 2,250 lbs (862 to 1,020 kg depending on body style)
Brakes: Mechanical brakes acting on rear wheels (internal expanding and external contracting)
Wheels: 30-inch wooden artillery spoke wheels standard; optional steel disc wheels

Financials
Initial Cost (1927): $525 USD to $745 USD depending on body style (Commercial chassis started at $395 USD) Real Cost (2026): ~$16,800 - $23,800

Historical Significance & Facts
The Model That Outsold the Ford Model T: The Series AA Capitol is historic for dethroning Ford's legend. In 1927, Chevrolet produced over one million Series AA units and officially surpassed Ford in total annual vehicle sales for the very first time in corporate history.

Ford Shutdown Catalyst: The overwhelming market success and modern features of the 1927 Capitol forced Henry Ford to temporarily shut down Ford production lines to retire the aging Model T and fast-track development of the Model A.

Introduction of Full Curved Fenders: The Series AA introduced revised crown-style curved fenders, a reshaped radiator shell, and bullet-shaped headlight buckets that gave it a significantly more modern silhouette than preceding Superior models.

Chassis Refinements: Engineering upgrades included a redesigned frame with additional cross-members, an improved brake linkage mechanism, a centralized dash cowl arrangement, and a newly designed single-plate dry clutch replacing the older cone clutch.

DuPont Color Combinations: Expanded usage of quick-drying DuPont Duco lacquer allowed Chevrolet to market multi-tone body combinations with contrasting pinstripes, appealing directly to buyers looking for individualized styling in an affordable price bracket.

Series AB National

General Information
Year(s): 1928 Body Style: 2-door Roadster, 2-door Coupe, 2-door Coach, 4-door Sedan, 4-door Imperial Sedan, 4-door Tourer, 2-door Cabriolet, and Commercial Truck Chassis
Assembly Location: Oakland, California; Flint, Michigan; Tarrytown, New York; St. Louis, Missouri; Norwood, Ohio; Janesville, Wisconsin; Atlanta, Georgia; Buffalo, New York; and Oshawa, Ontario (Canada)

Creative & Engineering Team
Designer: Chevrolet Engineering Division & Harley Earl (GM Art and Color Section styling oversight)
Class: Mass-market economy passenger car

Production & Rarity
Total Production: 785,199 units across the 1928 model year
Known Survivors: Estimated several hundred surviving units worldwide preserved in museums, pre-war registries, and vintage car clubs
Estimated Worth: $12,000 to $30,000 USD for standard open and closed models, reaching up to $45,000+ USD for pristine Cabriolets or concours restorations

Powertrain & Performance
Engine: 171 cu in (2.8 L) Overhead Valve (OHV) Inline-4 (High-compression "Valve-in-Head" four)
Transmission: 3-speed manual selective-sliding gearbox with single-plate dry-disc clutch
Horsepower: 35 hp @ 2,200 RPM Top Speed: 50 to 55 mph (80 to 88 km/h)

Dimensions & Chassis
Wheelbase: 107 inches (2,718 mm) Drive Configuration: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR layout) Curbside Weight: Approximately 2,100 to 2,450 lbs (952 to 1,111 kg depending on body style)
Brakes: 4-wheel mechanical drum brakes (external contracting front, internal expanding rear)
Wheels: 30 x 3.75-inch steel disc wheels standard; wooden artillery spoke wheels offered as options

Financials
Initial Cost (1928): $495 USD to $715 USD depending on body style (Roadster started at $495 USD)
Real Cost (2026): ~$15,800 to $22,800 USD

Historical Significance & Facts
The Four-Wheel Brake Revolution: The Series AB National was the very first Chevrolet model to feature four-wheel mechanical brakes as standard equipment, dramatically improving stopping distance over previous rear-brake-only models.

Final Year of the Famous Four-Cylinder: The 1928 Series AB National marked the final model year of Chevrolet's legendary 171 cubic-inch 4-cylinder overhead-valve engine before the brand transitioned entirely to the "Cast Iron Wonder" 6-cylinder engine in 1929.

Stretched Wheelbase and Styling: The wheelbase was extended by 4 inches to 107 inches, allowing for longer bonnet lines, wider passenger doors, and a taller radiator profile shaped under the influence of GM's new Art and Color Section.

Engine Power Boost: Mechanical updates including a redesigned carburetor, higher compression ratio, and revised camshaft increased engine output from 26 hp up to 35 hp, making it the most powerful 4-cylinder Chevrolet built to that date.

Competitive Market Clash: The Series AB National competed head-to-head with Ford's newly launched Model A in 1928, maintaining Chevrolet's strong foothold in the low-price sales market.

Series F

General Information
Year(s): 1917 Body Style: 2-door Roadster (F-2 Royal Mail) and 4-door Tourer (F-4 Baby Grand)
Assembly Location: Flint, Michigan; Tarrytown, New York; and Oakland, California

Creative & Engineering Team
Designer: Chevrolet Engineering Division & Arthur Mason Class: Mid-size passenger car

Production & Rarity
Total Production: ~21,500 units across the single model year Known Survivors: Estimated ~30 to 40 surviving units worldwide in private registries and pre-war car collections
Estimated Worth: $25,000 to $50,000 USD depending on body style, condition, and original brass era appointments

Powertrain & Performance
Engine: 171 cu in (2.8 L) Overhead Valve (OHV) Inline-4 (Mason engine)
Transmission: 3-speed manual selective-sliding gearbox with cone clutch Horsepower: 24 hp @ 2,000 RPM
Top Speed: 45 to 50 mph (72 to 80 km/h)

Dimensions & Chassis
Wheelbase: 106 inches (2,692 mm)
Drive Configuration: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR layout) Curbside
Weight: Approximately 1,950 to 2,100 lbs (884 to 952 kg) Wheels: 30 × 3.5-inch wooden artillery spoke wheels with demountable rims

Financials
Initial Cost (1917): $800 USD for F-2 Royal Mail Roadster; $850 USD for F-4 Baby Grand Touring
Real Cost (2026): ~$19,200 to $20,400 USD

Historical Significance & Facts
The One-Year Bridge Model: Produced exclusively for the 1917 model year, the Series F served as a transitional model bridging the older Series H (1914–1916) and the updated Series FA (1918).

Final Use of the Classic Names: The Series F marked the final model year that Chevrolet used the famous "Royal Mail" (roadster) and "Baby Grand" (touring car) names on its mid-size 4-cylinder passenger vehicles.

Chassis and Wheelbase Standard: Retained the lengthened 106-inch wheelbase introduced late in the Series H run, offering improved passenger legroom and stability over early 104-inch models.

Upgraded Electrical Standards: Offered an improved Auto-Lite 6-volt electrical starting and lighting system as a more widely integrated factory setup compared to the add-on systems of 1914–1915.

Transition to High-Volume Manufacturing: Built alongside the low-cost Series 490 and luxury Series D V8, the Series F helped establish Chevrolet's assembly plant efficiency just as William C. Durant consolidated control over General Motors.

AC International

General Information
Year(s): 1929 Body Style: 2-door Roadster, 2-door Coupe, 2-door Coach, 4-door Sedan, 4-door Imperial Sedan, 4-door Tourer, 2-door Convertible Landau, 4-door Landau Sedan, and Commercial Truck Chassis Assembly Location: Flint, Michigan; Tarrytown, New York; St. Louis, Missouri; Oakland, California; Norwood, Ohio; Janesville, Wisconsin; Atlanta, Georgia; Buffalo, New York; and Oshawa, Ontario (Canada)

Creative & Engineering Team
Designer: Chevrolet Engineering Division & Harley Earl (GM Art and Color Section)
Class: Mass-market economy passenger car

Production & Rarity
Total Production: 864,243 units across the 1929 model year
Known Survivors: Several hundred surviving units worldwide preserved in museums, vintage registries, and private collections
Estimated Worth: $14,000 to $32,000 USD for standard open and closed body styles, reaching up to $50,000+ USD for pristine Convertible Landaus or concours restorations

Powertrain & Performance
Engine: 194 cu in (3.2 L) Overhead Valve (OHV) Inline-6 ("Stovebolt Six")
Transmission: 3-speed manual selective-sliding gearbox with single-plate dry-disc clutch
Horsepower: 46 hp @ 2,600 RPM Top Speed: 55 to 60 mph (88 to 96 km/h)

Dimensions & Chassis
Wheelbase: 107 inches (2,718 mm)
Drive Configuration: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR layout) Curbside
Weight: Approximately 2,400 to 2,750 lbs (1,088 to 1,247 kg depending on body style)
Brakes: 4-wheel mechanical internal-expanding drum brakes
Wheels: 20-inch steel disc wheels standard; wire spoke wheels and wooden artillery spoke wheels optional

Financials
Initial Cost (1929): $525 USD to $725 USD depending on body style (Roadster started at $525 USD)
Real Cost (2026 Inflation-Adjusted): ~$16,800 to $23,200 USD

Historical Significance & Facts
Debut of the Stovebolt Six: The Series AC International is one of the most significant models in Chevrolet history, introducing the legendary 194 cubic-inch overhead-valve 6-cylinder engine. Built with distinctive slotted valve-cover bolts resembling wood-stove fasteners, it earned the famous nickname "Stovebolt Six."

A Six for the Price of a Four: Chevrolet marketed the Series AC under the aggressive advertising campaign "A Six for the Price of a Four," offering smooth 6-cylinder power directly against Ford's 4-cylinder Model A at virtually identical price points.

Engine Architecture Legacy: This 194 cu in engine design established the foundation for Chevrolet's inline-6 powerplant family, which remained in production across various displacements for over five decades.

Styling and Interior Upgrades: Designed under the direction of Harley Earl's Art and Color Section, the Series AC featured a chrome-plated radiator shell, revised body beltlines, an oval instrument cluster with light-faced gauges, and a standard fuel gauge mounted directly on the dash.

Mechanical Safety Enhancements: Upgraded to internal-expanding mechanical drum brakes on all four wheels, replacing the older external-contracting brake band system of the 1928 Series AB for improved weather protection and stopping power.

AD Universal

General Information
Year(s): 1930 Body Style: 2-door Roadster, 2-door Coupe, 2-door Coach, 4-door Sedan, 4-door Special Sedan, 4-door Tourer, 2-door Sport Coupe, 2-door Convertible Landau, and Commercial Truck Chassis Assembly Location: Flint, Michigan; Tarrytown, New York; St. Louis, Missouri; Oakland, California; Norwood, Ohio; Janesville, Wisconsin; Atlanta, Georgia; Buffalo, New York; Kansas City, Missouri; and Oshawa, Ontario (Canada)

Creative & Engineering Team
Designer: Chevrolet Engineering Division & Harley Earl (GM Art and Color Section) Class: Mass-market economy passenger car

Production & Rarity
Total Production: 640,980 units across the 1930 model year
Known Survivors: Several hundred surviving units preserved in automobile museums, vintage registries, and private collections
Estimated Worth: $12,000 to $28,000 USD for standard coupe and sedan models, reaching up to $45,000+ USD for rare Sport Coupes, Convertibles, or concours-quality restorations

Powertrain & Performance
Engine: 194 cu in (3.2 L) Overhead Valve (OHV) Inline-6 ("Stovebolt Six")
Transmission: 3-speed manual selective-sliding gearbox with single-plate dry-disc clutch
Horsepower: 50 hp @ 2,600 RPM Top Speed: 55 to 60 mph (88 to 96 km/h)

Dimensions & Chassis
Wheelbase: 107 inches (2,718 mm) Drive Configuration: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR layout) Curbside Weight: Approximately 2,450 to 2,800 lbs (1,111 to 1,270 kg depending on body style)
Brakes: 4-wheel mechanical internal-expanding drum brakes
Wheels: 19-inch wire spoke wheels standard (replacing the 20-inch wheels from 1929); wooden artillery wheels available as optional equipment

Financials
Initial Cost (1930): $495 USD to $695 USD depending on body style (Roadster and Coach started at $495 USD)
Real Cost (2026): ~$16,000 to $22,400 USD

Historical Significance & Facts
Depression-Era Value: Introduced immediately following the October 1929 stock market crash, Chevrolet reduced base prices for the Series AD while increasing standard features to maintain market momentum during the onset of the Great Depression.

Horsepower Increase: Revisions to the 194 cubic-inch "Stovebolt Six"—including a larger intake manifold, revised carburetor tuning, and improved valve timing—boosted power output from 46 hp up to 50 hp.

Styling Refinements by Harley Earl: The Series AD featured a redesigned chrome radiator shell with a built-in tie rod between the headlights, a sloped windshield on select closed models, smaller 19-inch wire wheels that lowered the car's ride height, and hydraulic shock absorbers standard on all four corners.

Dashboard Instrument Panel: The interior received a redesigned rectangular gauge cluster with a modern dark face replacing the round oval design of the 1929 Series AC.

Commercial Line Expansion: The Series AD platform formed the foundation for expanded light commercial truck offerings, establishing Chevrolet's dominance in rural and small-business transport throughout the early 1930s.

Series AE Independence

Series BA Confederate

Eagle

Standard Series CC

Master (Series CA)

Suburban (Carryall)

Master Deluxe (Series HA)

Fleetline, Deluxe, Styleline, AK Series

Fleetmaster & Stylemaster

Advance Design Series (Truck)

Bel Air

Corvette, 150 (One-Fifty), 210 (Two-Ten), Townsman

Task Force Series Truck, Nomad, Beauville

Impala

Biscayne

Delray

Brookwood

El Camino

Kingswood

Corvair

C/K Series Pickups

Greenbrier

Chevy II / Nova

Chevrolet 400 (Argentina)

Chevelle

Malibu

Veraneio (Brazil)

Van / G-Series

Caprice

B-Series (Bus Chassis)

Camaro

Opala (Brazil / South America)

Monte Carlo

Blazer (K5)

Constantia (South Africa)

Chevy (Argentina)

Vega

LUV (Isuzu import)

Chevrolet 1700 / 2500 / 3800 / 4100 (South Africa)

Chevette (U.S. & Brazil)

Monza

Chevair (South Africa)

Commodore (South Africa)

Bruin (Commercial truck)

Citation

Kadett (Brazil)

Cavalier

Celebrity

S-10 Pickup

S-10 Blazer

Chevrolet 500 (Brazil)

Spectrum (Isuzu import)

Astro (Van)

Sprint (Suzuki import)

Gemini (Japan/Asia)

Corsica

Beretta

GMT400

Vitara (Ecuador/Colombia)

Calibra (Europe)

Frontera (Europe/Islands)

Tracker

Lumina

Lumina APV

454 SS

Damas (South Korea/Uzbekistan)

Labo

Omega (Brazil)

Suprema (Brazil)

Vectra (South America)

Corsa (Latin America)

Tigra (Mexico)

Tahoe

Express (Van)

Venture (Minivan)

Cassia (Asia)

Metro (Geo Transition)

Prizm (Geo Transition)

Silverado

Niva (Russia)

Alero (Europe)

Zafira (Latin America)

Celta (Brazil)

Avalanche

Colorado

Meriva (Brazil)

Vivant (Asia)

Forester (India)