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a.k.a. “Superior Rust

(Digital illustration of a rusted 1926 Chevrolet Superior Series V Coupé)


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The Chevrolet Superior substituted the Chevrolet Series 490, was launched in 1923 as Series B and manufactured for four years with a different series per year; the 1924 as Series F, 1925 as Series K and 1926 as Series V. The Series V was introduced in mid-1926 and was marketed into the first part of the 1927 sales year, then it was replaced by the Series AA Capitol.

All Superior models shared the 103 in (2,616.2 mm) wheelbase and were powered by a 171 cu in (2.8 L) OHV four-cylinder engine, 26 hp @ 2000 rpm, with cam operated oil pump, belt-driven generator, three-speed floor-mounted manual transmission, semi-floating rear axle and external contracting rear brakes.

The cheapest complete model, which was the Superior Roadster, cost $510 in 1926, while the range-topping model, the Superior Sedan, sold for $825. It was also possible to buy a chassis; the Commercial chassis cost $425, while the Express Truck chassis cost $525.

[Sources: Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia and GM Heritage Center]


Betty Boyd posing with a Chevrolet Superior Coupe, in 1926(b/w glamour period photo)

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