1926 Chevrolet Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Chevrolet’s Superior series was first introduced in 1917, the replacement for the series F series in 1923 standing for “F series Advanced” was designed as a spacious passenger auto with better equipment than the competition. Powered by an overhead valve inline four, the Superior was amongst the first automobiles in General motor's’ history to use the innovative technique of “platform sharing” the chassis of this automobile was exchangeable with the relevant models from GM’s other branches. Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, Oakland and, GMC and would eventually lead to the "A-body," "B-body," and "C-body". Chevrolet would manufacture the Superior until 1926 when it would see another overhaul and become the AA Capitol series for the following year. These automobiles became popular hot rods and as a result examples in period-correct configuration are few and far between.

Robert A. Jones, a successful businessman and second-generation leader of the still going concern, Jones Brothers Contracting of Mount Juliet, Tennessee, had an innate understanding of the many heavy duty machines that were a part of the family business.  Early on, Mr. Jones turned that knowledge into a passion for road cars and acquired his first collector car in 1969, at the age of 35 — the famous Ford Model T.  That single and simple pre-war car sparked a passion that never tempered for Mr. Jones and eventually, influenced by the more common Jones family marque of choice, his passions would burn even brighter for early Chevrolets.  As his collection grew and changed over the years, his interests were focused on displaying the cars at regional shows and concours, as well as still driving many of his road-worthy classics.  Hagerty Marketplace is proud to offer The Jones Collection, entirely without reserve, comprising some long-treasured vehicles from his personal collection.

Highlights  

• Offered from The Jones Collection 

• Powered by a General Motors 2.8-liter inline-four paired to a three-speed manual  

• Solid steel wheels 

• Finished in a sea green over a brown cloth interior adorned with exposed wood surrounding the windows 

• Suicide doors  

• Bruin universal headlights 

• Gear-driven speedometer 

• Magneto ignition system  

• Burled wood shift-knob 

• Crank start handle 

• Please note that while the odometer displays just under 7,299 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Nickel plated radiator surround 

• Outside lockable door handles 

• Ammeter 

• Nickel plated mirrors  

• Oil pressure gauge 

• Tire cover 

• Dome light 

• Crash bumpers 

• Dashboard light 

• Choke pull knob 

• Electric horn 

• Ignition theft lock 

• Two-piece vertical ventilating windshield 

Known Imperfections 

• Please note that all of the lots in The Jones Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation, in a climate-controlled facility.  The Hagerty Marketplace Team endeavored to bring most back to running potential, however, as a result of their extended static display, all lots will benefit from additional mechanical attention before being driven to address any imperfections associated with long-term storage or individual preferences. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

• Offered in non-running condition

• Passenger and driver glass cracked 

• Paint thinning and showing wear throughout the body 

• Dashboard chipped paint throughout 

• Radiator shroud corners corroded 

• Failed butyl rubber at rear windows 

• Wheels display general corrosion 

Ownership History 

• This 1923 Chevrolet Sedan was acquired by the Jones Collection in October of 1973. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com