1935 Chevrolet Standard Phaeton

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

When introduced in 1933, the Chevrolet Standard (Model EC) represented the new entry-level model for Chevrolet and was advertised as the cheapest six-cylinder enclosed car on the market. Unsurprisingly, Chevrolet sold 548,215 cars in 1935, including 201,773 Standard models. Yet among this vast parade of automobiles were some truly rare styles. The Standard Phaeton, the only example of that classic style available from Chevrolet this year, sold just 217 examples, very few of which have survived. 

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 

• Rare Standard Phaeton body style; one of 217 produced in 1935 

• 206.8 cu in inline-six engine 

• Three-speed manual transmission 

• Finished in a blue and black two-tone with red pinstriping 

• Red-finished wire-spoke wheels mounted with Firestone wide whitewall tires 

• Concealed rear-mounted spare 

• Black vinyl-trimmed bench seats, front and rear 

• This 1935 Chevrolet Standard Phaeton is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing 8 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Chrome bumpers with over-riders, front and rear 

• Retractable canvas soft top 

• Fold-out windshield 

• Flying Eagle hood mascot 

• Yellow-tinted fog lights 

• Twin taillights 

• Body-color dashboard 

• 100-mph speedometer 

• Ammeter 

• Combination oil pressure and fuel gauge 

• Three-spoke steering wheel 

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. 

• Paint scratches/rub marks in the door jambs 

• Interior door panel trim is peeling 

Ownership History 

This 1935 Chevrolet Standard Phaeton was reportedly acquired by The Jones Collection in 2009. 

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