owned by Collin and Bonnie Barber

The late 1930’s saw a huge growth in the automobile industry, with sales records going through the roofs. The automobile manufacturing giants were busy satisfying their customers with better quality and care.
At the forefront of this industrial Bull Run was Chevrolet, which continued its tradition of innovative developments and unique designs. By means of its 1939 production line, the Chevrolet management tried to attract the business class, through its luxurious and top-of-the-line designs and accessories.
The 1939 Chevrolet production line included:
Series JA Deluxe Master
Series JB Master “85”
The 1939 Chevrolet Series JA/JB Tourer was a huge commercial success in both the family and business segments and offered numerous features, which included:
5-passenger, 4-door spacious package with several luxurious add-ons
Straight 6 cylinder, 3548.4 cc., 3.5 L engine delivering 85 HP
Wheelbase – 112.3 Inches
Bore x Stroke – 3.5″ x 3.75″
Engine Displacement – 216.50 CU IN.
Manual 3 Speed+ rear transmission
The 1939 Chevrolet Series JA/JB Tourer, weighing in around 2875 lbs was a powerful, yet stable car, offered at a moderate price of approx. $754 to the public, which was certainly a bargain relative to the other cars in its class. This resulted in sustained financial profits, paving the path for further development of the Chevy Brand of vehicles.

owned by  David and Kerrie Clarke.

Anyone who’s paid even a modicum of attention to the goings-on in the car world at any point in their life is probably more than aware of the ongoing rivalry and occasional animosity between Ford and Chevrolet owners. What many people may not realize is that this rivalry has deep historic roots, going all the way back to November 3, 1911 when Chevrolet opened its first factory in an effort to compete with Ford’s pioneering marvel–the Model T. After a year of production, the Chevy company introduced its “Classic Six,” a five-seater touring sedan with a six-cylinder engine and the capability to reach a rollicking 65 miles per hour, compared to the Model T’s 45 mile per hour maximum. With this edge over Ford, the Chevy company held its own coming into 1927 as Ford released the Model A. The Model A still only had a four-cylinder engine, but it too was able to reach speeds of 65 miles per hour, which left Ford and Chevy neck-in-neck. In 1929, Chevy introduced a new and improved six-cylinder engine which once again, nosed the Chevy company ahead of the competition.
1931, the year this beautiful Chevy “Phaeton” touring model was made, marked the final year the Chevy company was able to outsell Ford
, and is, therefore, a year that is held near and dear to many Chevy collectors and aficionados. Color magazine ads for the 1931 Chevy models bore the slogan “The Great American Value” and often featured pink-cheeked children and gallivanting dogs, playing up the fact that the cars, with their five-person capacity and affordable pricing, made excellent choices for the young, growing American family. Ladies Home Journal described the ’31 Chevy as a “smart, colorful automobile with plenty of spirit and dash!” which certainly seemed to be true, as a 1931 Chevy could be had in a number of enticingly named colors, including “Ravenswood Brown”, “Boulevard Maroon”, “Boatswain Blue,” and “Cellini Green.” Another brochure offers a variety of selectable accessories for the discriminating customer who wishes to make their vehicle an extension of their unique tastes and personality. These accessories included an electric dashboard clock, a decorative radiator cap featuring either an eagle or a viking, and a “smokerkit” consisting of a classy, dash-mounted ashtray and a “wireless” cigarette lighter.

Owned by Craig Marshal and Janelle Needer.

Chevrolet introduced the 1930 Chevrolet Roadster model with the goal of infusing it amidst the contemporary American culture to ensure its longevity and public appeal. They were more or less successful in reaching that goal , mainly because of the car’s impressive reliability features and durability. The car’s road worthiness and durability is as impressive today as it was back when the cars were new.
The wide spread appeal of this vintage car can be easily derived from the features that it boasted of, such as:
Flexible six-cylinder engines
1930 Chevrolet Roadster transmission
Four-wheel mechanical brakes
Free-wheeling
A counter-balanced crankshaft to dampen vibration
A downdraft carburetor for better engine
Frame braced with five cross-members to increase chassis strength
Attractive feature styling
The Roadster’s approximate technical specifications include:
Base weight: 2,410 lbs.
Body: Steel panels over steel frame
Frame: Pressed steel frame with five cross-members
Wheelbase: 109 inches
Length: 164 inches
Width: 66 ½ inches
Height: 70 inches
The Roadster also saw the introduction of the Chevrolet “Owner’s Service Policy,” something we now know as a warranty. A free inspection and adjustment was available at 500 miles, with regular free inspections every 1,000 miles.

Owned by Entry  Jim and Belwyn Kerr.

Chevrolet, one of the most popular General Motors marques, was founded by race car driver and enthusiast Louis Chevrolet and automotive legend William C. Durant.
Chevrolet entered the automobile market with the sole target of competing against the Ford’s Model T car. But with time, it certainly became a worthy challenger to the Ford’s traditionalism and established a stronghold in the automotive market by consistently producing cars worthy of its name – cars of power, speed, stability, appearance and price that would outclass any other car in its class.
In 1925 the “Superior” series were developed and commercialized by the Chevrolet and the vehicle leading the production line was the 1925 Chevrolet Superior Series K Tourer. The 5-passenger, 4- door car was a technical marvel and boasted of several innovative features, such as:
Original O.H.V. 4 CYL Engine delivering 21-22 HP, Wheelbase – 103″
Selective Sliding Transmission – 3 Speed
Wooden Spoke Wheels
Optional Front and Rear Bumpers
External Rear Wheel Brakes
Complete Top and Side Curtains
Wind Wings
Folding Windshield
Rear Mounted Spare with Cover
Wooden Rim Steering Wheel
Boyce Moto-Meter Radiator Cap
Stewart Plunge Horns
The first use by Chevrolet of the term “Series” was in 1925 with the announcement of the Superior Series K and the Utility Express Series M, though there was several inconsistent use of the term in some of the previous Chevrolet models leading to much confusion.

  

Owned by Geoff and Gay Tangey

Chevrolet Motor Company of Michigan was incorporated in November of 1911 by Louis Chevrolet, William Little and Edwin Campbell, William Durant’s son-in-law, with the purpose of delivering cars worthy of its name, in a market, controlled by the legendary Ford Model T car.

Still the Chevrolet’s power, speed, stability, appearance and price soon made it, not only commercially viable but also worthy competitors to Ford’s traditionalism.

In 1929, Chevrolet introduced its new six-cylinder engine for use in commercial vehicles. This engine was nicknamed ‘the cast iron wonder’ for its remarkable durability, but the coming Depression resulted in substantial loss in its credibility.

Amidst this great Depression, Chevrolet continued to produce cars of the highest industrial standards and the 1931 production line certainly glorified the Chevy image in the face of the tormented automobile market.

The 1931 Chevrolet Independence Series AE Sedan led the assembly line with technical innovations which were unseen at the time. The 5-passenger, 4-door

1931 Chevrolet Sedan featured the following technical specifications:

Rear wheel drive, front motor car

Straight 6-cylinder 3179.7 cc., 3.2 L engine delivering 50.00 HP (36.8 KW) and 2600 RPM

Displacement of 194 Cu.In.

Wheelbase – 109 Inches

Bore x Stroke – 3.13 in x 3.75 in.

Manual 3-Speed Transmission

Its mention worthy that Chevrolet produced its 8 millionth car in 1931, which adequately signifies its status as one of the industry leaders, inspite of the tough competition amongst the major automobile powerhouses in the world

Owned by Norelle Shuker

Chevrolet introduced the 1930 Chevrolet Roadster model with the goal of enfusing it amidst the contemporary American culture to ensure its longevity and public appeal. They were more or less successful in reaching that goal , mainly because of the car’s impressive reliability features and durability.The car’s road worthiness and durability is as impressive today as it was back when the cars were new.

The wide spread appeal of this vintage car can be easily derived from the features that it boasted of, such as:

* Flexible six-cylinder engines

* Synchromesh transmission

* Four-wheel mechanical brakes

* Free-wheeling

* A counter-balanced crankshaft to dampen vibration

* A downdraft carburetor for better engine

* Frame braced with five cross-members to increase

chassis strength

* Attractive feature styling

The Roadster’s approximate technical specifications in

clude: Base weight: 2,410 lbs.

Body: Steel panels over steel frame

Frame: Pressed steel frame with five cross-members

Wheelbase: 109 inches

Length: 164 inches

Width: 66 ½ inches

Height: 70 inches

The Roadster also saw the introduction of the Chevrolet “Owner’s Service Policy,” something we now know as a warranty. A free inspection and adjustment was available at 500 miles, with regular free inspections every 1,000 miles.