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Chevrolet introduced the 'Four Ninety' series in 1916 - so-called because of its $490 price tag - to challenge Henry Ford's Model T for the low-priced auto market. The Four Ninety was produced through 1922, and like its rival, the Model T, changed very little during that time. By 1917, Chevrolet had reached the $100,000 sales mark, but was still well behind the Model T. In 1918, Chevrolet, now part of General Motors, sold its first Chevy truck.
In 1927, Chevrolet finally out-sold its rival, Ford. The Model T assembly lines had been shut down for most of 1927 to gear up for the production of the all-new Model A. Ford easily regained its status as the number-one automaker by early 1929.
For 1918, the Series 490 was available as a Tourer, Roadster, All-Weather Coupe, or Sedan. Pricing ranged from $660 - $1060. Power was from an overhead-valve four-cylinder engine offering nearly 30 horsepower. They had a three-speed selective sliding gearbox and external contracting brakes on the rear wheels. The wheelbase measured 102 inches and rode on tires that measured 30 x 3.5 inches.
In 1927, Chevrolet finally out-sold its rival, Ford. The Model T assembly lines had been shut down for most of 1927 to gear up for the production of the all-new Model A. Ford easily regained its status as the number-one automaker by early 1929.
For 1918, the Series 490 was available as a Tourer, Roadster, All-Weather Coupe, or Sedan. Pricing ranged from $660 - $1060. Power was from an overhead-valve four-cylinder engine offering nearly 30 horsepower. They had a three-speed selective sliding gearbox and external contracting brakes on the rear wheels. The wheelbase measured 102 inches and rode on tires that measured 30 x 3.5 inches.
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1918 Chevrolet Series 490 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Series 490
(Data based on Model Year 1918 sales)
1918 Chevrolet 490 Touring Sold for USD$6,600 2022 Mecum : Fountain City | |
1918 Chevrolet D-Series V-8 Touring Chassis#: 25194 Sold for USD$46,200 2012 RM Auctions - Hershey, PA | |
1918 Chevrolet Touring Sold for USD$18,150 2007 RM Auctions - The Fawcett Movie Cars |
Chevrolet Series 490s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1918 Chevrolet Series 490's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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