1931 Chevrolet Convertible Cabriolet
The Chevrolet was a car built for a purpose. It was the vehicle by which William C. Durant intended to regain control of General Motors, the corporation he had founded in 1908 and which he lost to the bankers in 1910.
Specifications:
- Overhead Valve Six
- Cast Iron Block
- Bore and Stroke: 3 5/16 X 3 3/4
- 194 Cubic Inch Displacement
- 50 Brake Horsepower
- Three Main Bearings
- Solid Valve Lifters
- Carter Carburetor
In the early years, Ford outsold Chevrolet by as much as 8 to 1; but by 1931, Chevrolet had 6 cylinders, two more than Ford. That year Chevrolet captured the sales lead for the first time. The “Cast Iron Wonder” had arrived. Sometimes known as the “Stove Bolt Six.” Chevrolet’s sturdy overhead valve engine would endure into the early Fifties.
This beautiful rumble seat convertible, with its wire wheels and dual side mounts, was formerly in the Dykstra collection, Zeeland, Michigan
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Do you know the back story on this Cabriolet ? where it came from ? past owner history ? My dad had a ’31 Chevy Cabriolet that was this same color combination.We lived in Bergen NY and the car got sold at auction after my dad passed in 1990. I am curious if this is my dad”s Cabriolet, I have wondered for years where it ended up. I only have one pic of his Cabriolet, it was in our garage and I was playing with my Structo trucks infront of it, I was probably 5 or 6 years old (I’m 67 now). Thanks for any response. Dewey.