1929 Chevrolet Imperial

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1929 Chevrolet Imperial 83834 Miles Crockett Tan Landaulette 194 cubic inch inl

Stock #:

117156

Exterior Color:

Crockett Tan

Interior Color:

Brown mohair

Body Type:

Landaulette

Transmission:

Manual

Drivetrain:

Rear wheel drive

Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine:

194 cubic inch inline-6

Mileage:

83,834

Unusual early Chevy. One of only 290 (or 305, depending on your source) built. Nicely preserved older restoration in excellent mechanical condition. Runs and drives great. Rare early Chevy that will always attract attention.

Landau sedans only came in one color combination, Crockett Brown with Mistino Gray moldings and Omaha Orange pinstripes, and it adds to the Landau's upscale look. At a glance, you'd never really notice the folding rear roof, and there's plenty of familial resemblance to big brother Cadillac, including the shape of the grille, landau bars, and the visor over the windshield. It remains in excellent condition with a nice shine to the paint, correct pinstripe patterns, and bright chrome that adds just the right upscale accent. There are a few minor signs of age and use, but nothing that detracts from the overall presentation. It carries an accessory trunk with rear-mounted spare, and the trunk folds out to create a fairly substantial cargo bay, making this Chevy a great choice for pre-war touring.

Although our cameras have a hard time capturing the color properly (the lights make it look kind of purple), the interior is correct brown mohair front and back. The dashboard is the same simple setup used in other Chevrolets, with all the gauges and controls in a center gauge panel and they all seem to work correctly. The front seat features a rubber mat on top of a thick layer of insulation to help control noise and heat, while the rear seat is fully carpeted. The controls are standard, with a 3-speed manual transmission on the floor, although synchromesh was limited to Cadillacs in 1929 so brush up on your double-clutching. A full headliner makes it feel like a standard sedan inside, but you'll quickly spot the latches holding the rear half of the top above the back seat, and it folds easily to add an open-air experience. There's also a crank-open windshield, all of which make this Chevy a pretty nice place to spend some time.

Chevy's familiar 194 cubic inch OHV inline-6 was actually pretty cutting edge technology in 1929, and it's surprisingly smooth and torquey on the road. This one is a little bit fussy so you need to get the choke just right, but once you figure it out, it starts right up, idles nicely, and eagerly pulls itself around town. With 46 horsepower on tap, it's about 15% more powerful than a Model A Ford and thanks to well-chosen gear ratios in the transmission it's energetic on the road. The engine is detailed in engine enamel that's a little more blue than gray, but it's clean and uses correct hardware throughout, including a first-year fuel pump which was also fairly new tech. A correct updraft carburetor, 6-volt generator, and cloth-wrapped wiring harness all help with the authentic look. There are signs of use because this car is a runner, but nothing that should concern anyone about its mechanical health. Remember that these engines were bulletproof transportation for decades.

The aforementioned 3-speed manual transmission shifts cleanly and clutch action is light, and 3.82 gears out back are a nice combination of acceleration and cruising, making this Chevy happy at about 45 MPH. 4-wheel brakes are competent and live axles with leaf springs provide reasonable ride quality. Chevys used torque tube drive for many years and the floors are steel, not wood, and you can see they're in excellent condition. An older exhaust system gives it an appropriate 6-cylinder grumble that's pleasing both inside and outside the car. Disc wheels were standard equipment and carry 4.75/5.00-20 Firestone whitewalls of indeterminate age.

Documentation includes an owner's manual and some period advertising.

You don't have to be a fan of rare cars to appreciate this Chevy's many virtues. Economical to buy and own, fun to drive, and, yes, unusual enough to cause a real stir anywhere you go, it's everything we want an old car to be. And we have to admit that dropping the top creates fresh conversations and opportunities to talk about how much different cars were nearly a century ago. Chevrolet was an everyman's car, but that doesn't mean ordinary. Call today!

Harwood Motors always recommends or welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.

Vehicle Description

Unusual early Chevy. One of only 290 (or 305, depending on your source) built. Nicely preserved older restoration in excellent mechanical condition. Runs and drives great. Rare early Chevy that will always attract attention.

Landau sedans only came in one color combination, Crockett Brown with Mistino Gray moldings and Omaha Orange pinstripes, and it adds to the Landau's upscale look. At a glance, you'd never really notice the folding rear roof, and there's plenty of familial resemblance to big brother Cadillac, including the shape of the grille, landau bars, and the visor over the windshield. It remains in excellent condition with a nice shine to the paint, correct pinstripe patterns, and bright chrome that adds just the right upscale accent. There are a few minor signs of age and use, but nothing that detracts from the overall presentation. It carries an accessory trunk with rear-mounted spare, and the trunk folds out to create a fairly substantial cargo bay, making this Chevy a great choice for pre-war touring.

Although our cameras have a hard time capturing the color properly (the lights make it look kind of purple), the interior is correct brown mohair front and back. The dashboard is the same simple setup used in other Chevrolets, with all the gauges and controls in a center gauge panel and they all seem to work correctly. The front seat features a rubber mat on top of a thick layer of insulation to help control noise and heat, while the rear seat is fully carpeted. The controls are standard, with a 3-speed manual transmission on the floor, although synchromesh was limited to Cadillacs in 1929 so brush up on your double-clutching. A full headliner makes it feel like a standard sedan inside, but you'll quickly spot the latches holding the rear half of the top above the back seat, and it folds easily to add an open-air experience. There's also a crank-open windshield, all of which make this Chevy a pretty nice place to spend some time.

Chevy's familiar 194 cubic inch OHV inline-6 was actually pretty cutting edge technology in 1929, and it's surprisingly smooth and torquey on the road. This one is a little bit fussy so you need to get the choke just right, but once you figure it out, it starts right up, idles nicely, and eagerly pulls itself around town. With 46 horsepower on tap, it's about 15% more powerful than a Model A Ford and thanks to well-chosen gear ratios in the transmission it's energetic on the road. The engine is detailed in engine enamel that's a little more blue than gray, but it's clean and uses correct hardware throughout, including a first-year fuel pump which was also fairly new tech. A correct updraft carburetor, 6-volt generator, and cloth-wrapped wiring harness all help with the authentic look. There are signs of use because this car is a runner, but nothing that should concern anyone about its mechanical health. Remember that these engines were bulletproof transportation for decades.

The aforementioned 3-speed manual transmission shifts cleanly and clutch action is light, and 3.82 gears out back are a nice combination of acceleration and cruising, making this Chevy happy at about 45 MPH. 4-wheel brakes are competent and live axles with leaf springs provide reasonable ride quality. Chevys used torque tube drive for many years and the floors are steel, not wood, and you can see they're in excellent condition. An older exhaust system gives it an appropriate 6-cylinder grumble that's pleasing both inside and outside the car. Disc wheels were standard equipment and carry 4.75/5.00-20 Firestone whitewalls of indeterminate age.

Documentation includes an owner's manual and some period advertising.

You don't have to be a fan of rare cars to appreciate this Chevy's many virtues. Economical to buy and own, fun to drive, and, yes, unusual enough to cause a real stir anywhere you go, it's everything we want an old car to be. And we have to admit that dropping the top creates fresh conversations and opportunities to talk about how much different cars were nearly a century ago. Chevrolet was an everyman's car, but that doesn't mean ordinary. Call today!

Harwood Motors always recommends or welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.

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Harwood Motorsoffers enthusiasts an effortless way to buy and sell collector vehicles. Matt and Melanie have years of experience buying, selling, and collecting vintage automobiles. We are a family business with close ties to the hobby itself and we like to think of ourselves as matchmakers rather than a mere car dealership. There's a right car for you out there, and we can help you find it, even if you don't particularly know where to start. What Harwood Motors does isn't new, but the way we do it will make you a client for life, whether you're a buyer or a seller. Call us any time to talk cars, trucks, or even just about the hobby in general; you'll be surprised to find you already have a friend.

If you have a special car that you would like to market, Harwood Motors can put it in front of real buyers. We have an extensive network of clients who are always looking for their next special vehicle.  Please contact us for more information on any of our programs.

Feel free to contact us at any time using [email protected] or by phone at 440-565-5335.

ABOUT HARWOOD MOTORS

Harwood Motorsoffers enthusiasts an effortless way to buy and sell collector vehicles. Matt and Melanie have years of experience buying, selling, and collecting vintage automobiles. We are a family business with close ties to the hobby itself and we like to think of ourselves as matchmakers rather than a mere car dealership. There's a right car for you out there, and we can help you find it, even if you don't particularly know where to start. What Harwood Motors does isn't new, but the way we do it will make you a client for life, whether you're a buyer or a seller. Call us any time to talk cars, trucks, or even just about the hobby in general; you'll be surprised to find you already have a friend.

If you have a special car that you would like to market, Harwood Motors can put it in front of real buyers. We have an extensive network of clients who are always looking for their next special vehicle.  Please contact us for more information on any of our programs.

Feel free to contact us at any time using [email protected] or by phone at 440-565-5335.

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