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Chevrolet Cars in the 1920s

Chevrolet launched its new Superior model with the Series B in 1923, built on a 103 inch wheelbase. A 2.8-litre 4-cylinder engine powered the Series B which sold 480,000. The Series F Superior was introduced in 1924 and sold only 308,000. The 1925 Series K Superior was launched with an uprated engine, semi-elliptic springs replacing quarter elliptic, and a stronger axle, and sold 520,000. In 1926 by the Series V had new disc wheels and sold 732,000. Chevrolet brought a new Series AA Capitol in 1927 and its 650,000 sales surpassed Ford. Harley J. Earl was involved in the design of the Capitol. The 1928 Series AB National replaced the Capitol and came with a 107 inch wheelbase, an uprated engine and 4-wheel brakes to sell 785,000. The new 1929 Series AC International had the 'Stovebolt Six' 3,180cc ohv engine which survived until 1955

aa Chevrolet Series AC 1929 International badge

Chevrolet Series AC 1929 International - badge on grille. The 'bowtie' badge was first given to Chevrolet Series H and Series L in 1914

aa Chevrolet Superior 1925 badge

Chevrolet Superior 1925, powered by 2,786cc 4-cylinder engine. This car was built at GM Antwerp factory

aa Chevrolet Type AA 1927 Capitol Tourer badge

Chevrolet Capitol Tourer AA 1927 - badge on radiator. William C. Durant sketched out the 'bowtie' emblem, possibly inspired by a similar design used in advertising fuel, and it was first used on a Chevrolet car in 1913

ab Chevrolet Superior 1925 Series K Sedan grille

Chevrolet Superior 1925 Series K Sedan, powered by 2,786cc (171) 4-cylinder engine. The first Superior was the Model B in 1923, followed by the Series F in 1924 and then the Series K (1925) and Series V (1926), all using the same engine.

Chevrolet Series AC 1929 International Coupe front

Chevrolet Series AC 1929 International Coupe. Chevrolet offered a new 6-cylinder in its 1929 models, sold under the claim "a Six for the price of a Four". Bodies were designed by Harley Earl who based them on his own La Salle designs.

Chevrolet Series AC 1929 International Coupe rear

Chevrolet Series AC 1929 International Coupe. Bodies were designed by Harley Earl (at Fisher Body) who based them on his own La Salle designs.

Chevrolet Superior 1925 Series K Sedan front

Chevrolet Superior 1925 Series K Sedan, powered by 2,786cc 4-cylinder engine. This car was built at GM Antwerp factory

Chevrolet Superior 1926 Series V Sedan front

Chevrolet Superior 1926 Series V Sedan. Launched in 1923 the Superior was produced until 1927. An inline 4-cylinder 2,802cc ohv engine was fitted. Buick, Cadillac, Oakland and Oldsmobile shared the same chassis

Chevrolet Superior 1926 Series V Sedan rear

Chevrolet Superior 1926 Series V Sedan Buick, Cadillac, Oakland and Oldsmobile shared the same 103-inch chassis. This is fitted with a 5-passenger Sedan by Fisher Body.

Chevrolet Superior 1926 Series V Tourer

Chevrolet Superior 1926 Series V Tourer. Four-door Tourer Coachwork on a Series V.

Chevrolet Type AA 1927 Capitol Tourer front

Chevrolet Type AA 1927 Capitol Tourer, 2800cc 4-cylinder engine.

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