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The 1930 Chevrolet Universal was virtually indistinguishable from the 1929 Chevrolet. It did, however, incorporate a number of significant distinctions and improvements including the addition of a slanting, non-glare windshield. The instruments had a new circular shape with dark-colored faces and the gas gauge was moved to the dashboard. The Imperial Sedan replaced the Special Sedan. Other body styles included the Roadster, Sport Roadster, Coupe and Sport Coupe, Phaeton, Coach, Club Sedan and Sedan, and Rumbleseat Coupe. Standard equipment included bumpers, robe rail, dome light, silk assist cords, and six wire wheels with fender wells. Another change for the 1930 model year was smaller tires measuring 19 x 4.75 (down from 20 x 4.50).
Powering the 1930 Chevrolet was an overhead valve six-cylinder engine displacing 194 cubic inches and offering 50 horsepower. They had a three-speed manual transmission and four-wheel internal (mechanical) brakes. Chevrolet advertised their 194 CI 'Stovebolt Six' engine as 'A Six in the price range of the Four.' For the 1930 model year, the engine was strengthened in the bottom end with beefier crankshaft bearings and crankcase webbing. Larger intake valves and smaller exhaust valves, together with a new manifold, increased horsepower from 46 to 50. The rear axle was strengthened; new Lovejoy hydraulic shock absorbers were employed with smaller wheels and larger tires to smooth the ride, and internal expanding brake shoes were used all around.
This particular vehicle is a Series AD Universal Sedan. It is painted Green and Black with Yellow trim and a Green interior. It rides on steel wheels that were standard equipment on the Chevrolet until mid-1930 when wire wheels became optional on all models. Currently, the car has just 41,346 miles on the odometer.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2014
Powering the 1930 Chevrolet was an overhead valve six-cylinder engine displacing 194 cubic inches and offering 50 horsepower. They had a three-speed manual transmission and four-wheel internal (mechanical) brakes. Chevrolet advertised their 194 CI 'Stovebolt Six' engine as 'A Six in the price range of the Four.' For the 1930 model year, the engine was strengthened in the bottom end with beefier crankshaft bearings and crankcase webbing. Larger intake valves and smaller exhaust valves, together with a new manifold, increased horsepower from 46 to 50. The rear axle was strengthened; new Lovejoy hydraulic shock absorbers were employed with smaller wheels and larger tires to smooth the ride, and internal expanding brake shoes were used all around.
This particular vehicle is a Series AD Universal Sedan. It is painted Green and Black with Yellow trim and a Green interior. It rides on steel wheels that were standard equipment on the Chevrolet until mid-1930 when wire wheels became optional on all models. Currently, the car has just 41,346 miles on the odometer.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2014
2016 Mecum : Anaheim
Sale Price :
USD $14,000
2016 Mecum : Monterey
Lot was not sold
2014 Mecum - Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $20,000-USD $30,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $19,000
1930 Chevrolet Universal Series AD Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Universal Series AD
(Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
1930 Chevrolet Universal Series AD Two-Passenger Coupe Chassis#: 3AD115357 Sold for USD$11,550 2019 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1930 Chevrolet AD Sold for USD$14,000 2018 Leake - Dallas Fall 2018 | |
1930 Chevrolet Three-Window Coupe Sold for USD$13,475 2018 RM Sothebys : Auburn Spring | |
1930 Chevrolet Universal Sold for USD$13,000 2017 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1930 Chevrolet AD Universal Four-Door Special Sedan Chassis#: 1720044 Sold for USD$9,350 2017 The Auburn Auction : Worldwide Auctioneers | |
1930 Chevrolet Tudor Sold for USD$15,750 2017 Spring Carlisle Auction | |
1930 Chevrolet Universal Sedan Chassis#: 30559 Sold for USD$14,000 2016 Mecum : Anaheim | |
1930 Chevrolet 5 window Sold for USD$20,000 2016 Fall Carlisle Auction | |
1930 Chevrolet Roadster Pickup Sold for USD$24,000 2016 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1930 Chevrolet Universal AD Light Depot Hack Sold for USD$4,840 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
1930 CHEVROLET AD Sold for USD$17,000 2015 Leake Auction - Dallas | |
1930 Chevrolet Two-Door Coach Sold for USD$12,100 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
1930 Chevrolet Universal Two-Door Coach Sold for USD$9,350 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1930 Chevrolet Sports Sold for USD$15,804 2014 Anglia Auction - Southern Ireland | |
1930 CHEVROLET CUSTOM 4 DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: 144761 Sold for USD$9,350 2013 Barrett-Jackson - Reno Tahoe | |
1930 Chevrolet Two-Door Coach Sold for USD$750 2013 Auctions America - California | |
1930 Chevrolet Coupe Sold for USD$19,500 2013 Mecum - Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic | |
1930 Chevrolet 4-Door Sedan Sold for USD$10,500 2013 Mecum - Houston, Tx | |
1930 CHEVROLET 4 DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: 3AD59435 1749052 Sold for USD$20,900 2013 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach | |
1930 CHEVROLET CUSTOM 2 DOOR COUPE Chassis#: 1981929 Sold for USD$41,800 2012 Barrett-Jackson-Palm Beach |
Chevrolet Universal Series ADs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1930 Chevrolet Universal Series AD's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1930 CHEVROLET STREET ROD | 1473432 | 2017 Premier Auction Group | $21,000 | ||
1930 Chevrolet Universal Sedan | 30559 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | |||
1930 CHEVROLET UNIVERSAL SEDAN | 30559 | 2014 Mecum Monterey | $19,000 | $20,000 | $30,000 |
1930 CHEVROLET SEDAN DELIVERY | 21AD24468 | 2014 Mecum Monterey | $26,000 | ||
1930 Chevrolet 3 Window Coupe | 2013 Mecum Auctions Dallas 2013 | ||||
1930 Chevrolet Two-Door Sedan | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $7,000 | |||
1930 Chevrolet Roadster Pickup | 2009 Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction 22nd Year |
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