1928 Chevrolet One-Ton Stake Truck

Description

The 1928 Chevrolet One-Ton Truck marked a significant step in Chevrolet’s early commercial vehicle development. Introduced during a time of rapid industrial growth and increasing demand for reliable work vehicles, this truck was part of Chevrolet’s broader effort to compete with Ford in the light-duty truck market. 

Built on the Capital Series LO and LP chassis, the 1928 One-Ton featured a 171 cubic-inch inline 4-cylinder engine, producing around 22 horsepower. Though modest by today’s standards, this engine was durable and well-suited for hauling and delivery tasks. The ’28 One-Ton came with a four-speed manual transmission, offering better control and torque for heavy loads. 

One of the key advancements in 1928 was the introduction of four-wheel mechanical brakes on the LP models, a significant safety improvement over earlier rear-only braking systems. The truck rode on a 107-inch wheelbase and featured a stake bed or other body styles that were often custom-built by third-party coachbuilders. Chevrolet’s approach was to sell the chassis and drivetrain, allowing buyers to choose or build the body that best suited their needs, be it a stake bed like this one, delivery van, or even a hearse. This flexibility made the truck popular among farmers, small businesses, and tradespeople. 

Highlights 

• Barn find flatbed stake truck

• Finished in green paint with yellow pinstriping over black vinyl upholstery 

• Powered by a 171 cu-in inline four-cylinder engine rated at 22 horsepower 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Wooden flatbed with wooden side rails 

Features 

• Wooden steering wheel and floorboards 

• Stained wood headliner 

• Crank wipers 

• 80 mph ribbon speedometer and odometer with gauges for oil and amperes 

• Motometer temperature gauge atop radiator cap 

• Running boards 

• Wooden 12-spoke wheels with Firestone 6.0-20 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Engine will turn over, but it won’t start (and it ran as recently as last month) 

• Wood bed and rails need to be stripped and resealed 

• Paint chips and imperfections 

• Water stains on inside of the doors 

Included 

• Spare tire mounted on underside 

• Event plate: 1985 Northwest Michigan Engine & Thresher Club in Buckley, Michigan 

Ownership History 

The Michigan seller of this 1928 Chevrolet Flatbed Stake Truck has owned it since February 2025.  

Additional Notes  

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Craig Zimmerman  Phone: 586.707.5811‬  email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com