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Landau Sedan
 
By 1926, Chevrolet had begun to seriously challenge the dominance of the Ford Model T. The Chevrolet Superior Series was more mechanically sophisticated and buyers had a choice of a variety of colors.

After being used for promotional purposes for many years by a Michigan Chevrolet dealership, this car was placed in storage for 36 years, when it was acquired by the current owners. A complete restoration was completed in 2006. The car has received top awards from the Antique Automobile Club of America as well as the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America.

The Superior Landau Sedan was Chevrolet's most expensive model in 1926. It is powered by a four-cylinder, 178 cubic-inch motor that develops 22 horsepower.
Speedster
Designer: Mercury Body Corp
 
Chevrolet introduced the Superior, Series V in mid-1926 and was marketed into the first part of the 1927 sales year. Powering these cars was an overhead valve four-cylinder engine with cam operated oil pump, belt-driven generator, three-speed floor-mounted manual transmission, semi-floating rear axle and external contracting rear brakes. Total production of 1926 Chevrolets reached 486,366 units.

This roadster was equipped with a custom speedster body from the Mercury Body Company in Louisville, Kentucky and optional steel disc wheels.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2010

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