As a car enthusiast, the first thing you probably think of when you see an attractive vehicle is how nice it would be to drive for fun or use on date night. You might be doing that right now because you laid eyes on our Pick of the Day, a 1928 Chevrolet Series AB National woodie wagon posted on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in South Dakota. But if you’re in a certain industry, you might also envision how great it would be for your business.
Introduced in 1928 as a replacement for the Series AA Capitol, the Chevrolet Series AB National was built on a longer 107-inch wheelbase and equipped with new hardware. According to GM Heritage Center archive materials, under the hood, that included new “invar strut” pistons, mushroom valve tappets, and a steel engine enclosure; new ball-bearing worm-and-gear steering, non-locking four-wheel brakes, and semi-elliptic shock absorber springs were also on the list of equipment.
The restored ’28 you see here has a different kind of hardware . . . or is that hardwood? The selling dealer states it has a “real wood coachbuilt body,” which nicely complements the beige cowl and hood, and the matching disc-style wheels.
Inside, all three rows of seats are upholstered in pleated black vinyl and covered by a ceiling made of wood slats that match the exterior.
Behind the tall radiator is a 35-horsepower 171ci OHV I4 that transmits its output through a three-speed manual gearbox and the rear wheels.
This woodie wagon looks like it was made for taking the family out for a leisurely drive or the grandkids to the local ice cream shop, but it could also be a great business vehicle. Think of how charming this would be as a shuttle at your vineyard, bed-and-breakfast, or wedding venue.
If you buy this 1928 Chevrolet Series AB National woodie wagon for $28,700, you’ll get a lot closer to making any of those ideas into reality.
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