Rare 1931 DeVaux Sports Coupe with Rumble Seat

This is a rare 1931 DeVaux Sports Coupe built in Grand Rapids. Michigan in the former Denault factory.   According to Automotive history there were only 7 of these Sports Coupe built.   It was found in a garage were it had been stored for 35 years. A mechanic in Michigan bought it and restored it the best he could. This was done about 7 to 10 years ago. The car has has resided in Michigan all it's life until I moved it to Iowa. The car runs and drives straight without any shimmy The engine runs smooth and quite. It has been repainted and shows no visible dents or scratches.   The body is Maroon and the fenders are black.  The wheels are painted red.  It has a good shine and patina.   The upholstery has no rips or tears but shows its age.  The Rumble seat is good except it has a small hole in the side of the back cushion not visible until you look down into the opening. The tires are not new but still have good tread showing.   All the gauges work except the fuel gauge.   The temperature gauge shows hot but the engine does not over heat.   I think the sensor unit needs to be replaced.   It has a heater but is bypassed.   The speedometer shows 70893 but I do not know if that is accurate.   I did replace the speedometer cable. The starter. generator and water pump have been rebuild.  The starter solonoid has been replaced. The roof has been completely replaced and looks like fresh out of the factory.  The valves have been ground and all the hoses replaced. The windshield wiper is all there but does not work.   All the glass is in good working order with no cracks.   The windshield tilts out for more ventilation.   The transmission. clutch and rear end all seem to be in good working condition.   The brakes work as well as most old time drum brakes worked.   It has a new exchaust aystem and a new air cleaner.  The oil filter is missing because I have not been able to find a replacement.   I have bypassed it with a steel tube between the inlet and outlet.   The oil pressure runs at 35#.   This will make a rare car for your collection and is a great conservation item at shows or in your garage.

There is no warranty on this car.   I have tryed to list all of the pro's and con;s of the car.   It is what it is where it is. The buyer will be responsible for shipping or picking it up. I am happy to show it to you at any time.   Please call ahead for appointment or any more details or information.   Rey. @ phone # 319 622 3720 or eMail reynviv@mchsi. com

  I hope my DeVaux finds a good home were someone that appreciates Automotive History and it's value to preserve it.

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