1925 Chevrolet Superior Series K Touring

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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Chevrolet produced the Superior Series K from mid-1925 through mid-1926. It was a much-modified and improved version of its predecessor with a newly designed block, rods, and crankshaft along with an improved chassis and running gear. Replacing a cone clutch was a dry plate disc. The transmission and universals were much heavier and stronger, and the rear axle was now a semi-floating type. A 103-inch wheelbase continued albeit with a redesigned frame. Semi-elliptic springs replaced quarter-elliptic springs.   

Wood spoke wheels were standard on all open cars. Though all K-Series were identical, running changes were made throughout the model year. Early models used spark and throttle controls mounted below the steering wheel while later models mounted them on the dash. Also, on early cars, headlights were mounted on the fenders while production cars mounted them on a bar which was suspended between the fenders.   

On September 8, 1925 Chevrolet joined Ford Motor Company in the production of its two millionth car. Chevrolets were being produced in six factories across the United States, including this car which was built in Oakland, California. It is one of 26,866 units produced there. New, it cost $525. Power was provided by a 35hp 170.9 cu-in four-cylinder engine.   

Highlights  

• Offered from The Nethercutt Collection  

• Older restoration of a solid California car 

• Ideal for Nickel tours 

• Finished in dark blue with black fenders and blue pinstriping 

• Painted radiator shell with nickel-plated trim 

• An early production model 

• Excellent beginner collector car  

Features  

• Nicely detailed underhood area 

• Interior presents well 

• Painted wood artillery wheels 

• Electric horn 

• Dog bone Moto meter 

• BF Goodrich Silvertown tires 

• Full convertible top with boot 

• Chevy bowtie embossed rubber mat 

• Rear-mounted spare tire with Chevy bowtie logo on tire cover 

Ownership History  

Mike McFarland, Almont, Michigan (bought at Hershey 2003), James Gilbert Wakeman, Bedford, Pennsylvania. 

From Cameron Richards, Vice President of The Nethercutt Collection: “If you’re looking to collect an amazing entry-level touring car, this wonderfully restored Chevrolet is the perfect car for you. The engines are incredibly simple to maintain, and they run strong just like a tractor. ” 

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