CHEVROLET 1932

Sport Roadster

1932 was the first year for Chevrolet to use synchromesh transmission. Winner of AACA 2005 Louis Chevrolet Award with all of the restoration work done by owner. Called the 'Little Cadillac' for its decorative use of chrome on deluxe models.

First use of cowl vent for fresh air for passenger compartment.

First year for Chevrolet to use 'free wheeling.'

			Sport Roadster Chassis Num:12BA02332732
Sold for $82,500 at 2009 RM Auctions.

The Chevrolet BA Confederate model line was offered with a six-cylinder engine that displaced 194 cubic-inches and produced 60 horsepower. It had a counter-balanced crankshaft, coupled to a full synchromesh three-speed manual transmission.

This Sports Roadster wears an older restoration finished in glossy black with excellent bright-work. There are dual side-mounted spare tires with chrome-plated rearview mirrors, cowl lights, a rumble seat, red painted steel wire wheels with bright rims and hubcaps, and a set of period-correct wide whitewall tires. The floor is covered with original-type rubber matting with an embossed Chevrolet bowtie pattern.

In 2009, this car was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $40,000 - $60,000 and offered without reserve. The lot was sold for the sum of $82,500, including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2009

Convertible

The features found on the DeLuxe models set it apart from other low-price entries - features that included chrome landau irons, chrome cowl lamps, chrome hood side doors, side mount spares, twin trumpet horns and a broad palette of color offering. This example is a Chevrolet DeLuxe Convertible Cabriolet that exemplifies the influence that Harley Earl's design team had on Chevrolet automobiles.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2011

Sport Roadster

In 1932, Chevrolet introduced a completely restyled line which, like all the General Motors brands for 1932, shared a striking resemblance to that year's Cadillac. Of all the body styles offered by Chevrolet in 1932, the Deluxe Sport Roadster is considered one of the most attractive cars of the era. Yet, Chevrolet was an automaker for the everyman, and total production of the Sports roadster only represented 2-percent of Chevrolet production in 1932.

Besides the added 'curb appeal,' the 1932 Chevrolet now included a synchromesh three-speed manual transmission and 18-inch wire wheels as standard equipment, and delivered reliable, trouble-free driving. The big news for 1932, however, came from Ford with its introduction of the first affordable V-8 and its instant popularity among buyers.

This Sport Roadster was restored by the late owner of Donohoe Chevrolet - a mainstay of Brooklyn, MI for over three decades.

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