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1932 CHEVROLET CONFEDERATE

OWNER: NIVARDO MORA

 

The 1932 Chevrolet Series BA Confederate (also known simply as the Chevrolet Confederate) is a classic American passenger car produced during the Great Depression as a successor to the 1931 Series AE Independence. [1]
Key Specifications & Features
  • Engine: 194-cubic-inch (3.2L) “Stovebolt Six” inline-six engine producing approximately 60 horsepower, equipped with a downdraft carburetor and a counter-balanced crankshaft to reduce vibration. [1, 2, 3]
  • Transmission: 3-speed manual with silent synchromesh and a “Free Wheeling” mode that allowed the car to coast when lifting off the accelerator. [1, 2]
  • Chassis & Body: Built on a 109-inch wheelbase with a frame braced by five cross-members and Fisher Body construction. Fisher Body options were split into “Standard” (12 models) and “DeLuxe” (9 models) tiers, spanning body styles such as roadsters, coupes, cabriolets, coaches, sedans, landau phaetons, and a limited-edition station wagon built by Mifflinburg Body Company. [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Design Changes: Compared to the 1931 model, the Series BA featured a sloped windshield, the removal of the external visor, and opening side hood vents (chrome-finished on DeLuxe versions) replacing traditional louvers. [1]
Production & Market Context
  • Sales: Chevrolet built 323,100 units for the 1932 model year—down from over 600,000 in 1931 due to the ongoing Great Depression and competition from Ford’s new V8 models—yet it still maintained first place in American car sales. [1]
  • Original Pricing: Ranged from roughly $445 for the Standard Roadster up to $625 for the DeLuxe Landau Phaeton. [1]