OWNERS NAME: Ivan Morro
YEAR: 1928
MAKE: Chevrolet
MODEL: Coupe
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BRIEF MANUFACTURER DETAILS AND SIGNIFICANT HISTORY OF CAR:
The 1928 Chevrolet Coupe is a classic vehicle from the Series AB National line, distinguished by its elegant design and significant mechanical upgrades for the era. Produced to compete with the new Ford Model A, the 1928 Series AB became the last four-cylinder Chevrolet until 1961.
Model name and variants
- The proper name for the 1928 Coupe is the Chevrolet Series AB National.
- It was offered in various body styles, including the 2-passenger Coupe.
- A premium version was also available, known as the Imperial Landau, featuring decorative “Landau bars” on its fixed roof to mimic a convertible.
Engine and performance
- Engine: The 1928 Coupe was powered by a 171 cubic-inch (2.8 L) overhead-valve (OHV) four-cylinder engine.
- Power: It produced a respectable 35 horsepower at 2,200 rpm.
- Innovations: The engine featured aluminum pistons and a revised carburetor for its final year of use, though the car’s heavier weight negated any performance gains.
- Transmission: A floor-mounted, 3-speed manual transmission was standard.
- Top Speed: The car had a top speed of 50–55 mph
- Chassis: The 1928 AB National featured a longer, 107-inch wheelbase, which gave it a more stylish and flowing fender line.
- Four-Wheel Brakes: For improved safety, mechanically actuated four-wheel brakes were introduced, a major upgrade for Chevrolet.
- Reliable Design: Despite the mechanical upgrades, the four-cylinder engine was an older, proven design known for its reliability.
El “Chevrolet 1928 Cupé” se fabricó en el año 1928 como parte del modelo Chevrolet Serie AB National. Este vehículo reemplazó al Serie AA Capitol de 1927 y fue el último año en el que Chevrolet produjo vehículos con motor de cuatro cilindros, antes de introducir los motores de seis cilindros en 1929.