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The Chevrolet 490 received its name from its $490 price. The vehicle came as a roadster or touring car and established the marque in the low-priced field. Unlike the Ford Model T, the 490 came with a three-speed selective gear transmission and an overhead-valve engine.
In 1918, Chevrolet began building trucks derived from the 490 passenger car chassis. The light delivery models were rated at half a ton and were powered by the same four-cylinder overhead valve engine, which made 26 horsepower from 171 cubic inches. A heavier, one-ton truck with a worm-drive axle was patterned on the larger FB-series cars. A three-quarter-ton Model G was introduced later.
In 2005, this 490 Canopy Truck was purchased from the collection of Harold Zulick, a Pennsylvania Chevrolet-Cadillac dealer. At the time, it was in a nicely restored condition in green over black. It is fitted with canvas side curtains to enclose the cargo area completely. The enclosed cab is built in unit with an express body.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the St. Johns sale presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $20,000 to $30,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $19,800, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012
In 1918, Chevrolet began building trucks derived from the 490 passenger car chassis. The light delivery models were rated at half a ton and were powered by the same four-cylinder overhead valve engine, which made 26 horsepower from 171 cubic inches. A heavier, one-ton truck with a worm-drive axle was patterned on the larger FB-series cars. A three-quarter-ton Model G was introduced later.
In 2005, this 490 Canopy Truck was purchased from the collection of Harold Zulick, a Pennsylvania Chevrolet-Cadillac dealer. At the time, it was in a nicely restored condition in green over black. It is fitted with canvas side curtains to enclose the cargo area completely. The enclosed cab is built in unit with an express body.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the St. Johns sale presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $20,000 to $30,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $19,800, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012
2012 RM Auctions - St. Johns, Michigan
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $20,000-USD $30,000
Sale Price :
USD $19,800
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Series 490
(Data based on Model Year 1922 sales)
1922 Chevrolet Canopy Express Truck Chassis#: SH4877PA Sold for USD$19,800 2012 RM Auctions - St. Johns, Michigan |
Chevrolet Series 490s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1922 Chevrolet Series 490's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1922 Chevrolet Light 490 Police Truck | 2019 Historics at Brooklands Motor Museum |
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