1932 Chevrolet Confederate Series BA DeLuxe Two-Door Sports Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Nethercutt Collection is one of America’s finest Automotive Museums and Collections, a masterpiece comprising over 250 perfectly restored American and European motor cars, along with a vast array of rare mechanical musical instruments and precious antique furniture. 

Maintaining a classic car collection of this size is never easy, and when it reaches the scale of our collection, it becomes increasingly more challenging. Our founder, J.B. Nethercutt said the following at age 91, “The recognition and preservation of beauty has been a major focus of my life. It would suit me well if what people remembered about me was, ‘Where he went, he left beauty behind.’” 

As a result, we have decided to part ways with a small group of cars from the collection and will do so in partnership with our friends at Hagerty Marketplace. Many of the cars we have decided to sell we have owned for in excess of 50 years, or have been in storage, not on display, or represent a tremendous opportunity as a restoration project. They are a compelling mix of pre-war examples that have been thoroughly well-cared for and that will easily find new caretakers who will undoubtedly cherish and use them as intended.  

As we say goodbye to this group of cars, we hope the occasion for their sale will introduce us to new collectors and enthusiasts, and we look forward to hosting you at the Museum and Collection in Sylmar, California, in the coming months, years and decades. 

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Often called a “baby Cadillac,” the 1932 Chevrolet is regarded as one of the best-looking cars of its time. Despite competing with lower-priced Fords and Plymouths of the day, the 1932 Chevrolets shared styling elements of its more expensive Cadillac and Buick brethren at General Motors. Power was supplied by the proven and smooth 60 hp 194 cu-in OHV six-cylinder engine and three-speed manual “silent synchromesh” transmission. The five-window coupe listed for $550 new.   

All cars were in the Confederate Series BA; further differentiated into Standard and DeLuxe models. Twelve models were available in the Standard series and a further nine in the DeLuxe. All used a 109-inch wheelbase and all bodies had a built-in sun visor, tilting windshield, and adjustable seat. DeLuxe models included trumpet-type outside horn, dual side mount spare tires, cowl lights, chromed hood ports and grille, and 18-inch wire wheels. The rear window lowered for both ventilation and conversation with rumble seat passengers. In total, Chevrolet produced 26,623 in both series.   

Painted in lovely period colors with cream and teal hand-painted stripes, this example is an older nut-and-bolt total restoration that still presents nicely.   

Highlights  

• Offered from The Nethercutt Collection  

• Nut and bolt total restoration 

• Correctly restored and nicely detailed engine bay 

• Stylish and desirable early ‘30’s model 

 Features  

• Dual side-mounted spare tires 

• Rumbleseat 

• Lester tires on Autumn Orange wheels  

• Cream and teal hand-painted pinstripes 

• Rear mounted accessory trunk rack 

• Eagle mascot 

• Dual taillights 

• Exhaust deflector 

• Nickel-plated grease fittings 

• Mohair interior with wool headliner 

• Wood grained interior trim  

• Chevy bowtie rubber floor mat 

• Perfectly restored running board trim 

• Free-wheeling 

Ownership History  

Paul E. Miller, La Crescenta, California (1973-1984); J. Alexander, Los Angeles, California (1970-73); Emmett Ansley, Los Angeles, California (1962-73).  

From Cameron Richards, Vice President of The Nethercutt Collection: “This 1932 Chevrolet was very handsome with a long hood, deep crowned fenders, 18” wire wheels and very vibrant paint schemes.  It was also very affordable.  It is perhaps the most beautiful Chevrolet built in the era before World War II.”

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: Donnie Gould    Phone: 954.647.0779     email: dgould@hagerty.com