Chevrolet Series AC International
The Chevrolet Series AC International is an American vehicle manufactured by Chevrolet in 1929 to replace the 1928 Series AB National. In all, 1,328,605 Series ACs were manufactured in a range of ten body styles, with 73,918 from Oshawa. The Series AC was distinguished from the AB by the introduction of a new six-cylinder engine, the first Chevrolet with a six-cylinder since the 1915 Chevrolet Series C Classic Six. Advertised as "A Six for the price of a Four", it was only $10 more than the outgoing four-cylinder Series AB ($177 in 2023 dollars ). To simplify production operations, each factory was designated one body style for national consumption and shipped by railroad to major American cities. The serial number of origin was relocated to the right body sill underneath the rubber floormat except for the roadster and phaeton, which were inscribed on the right side of seat frame. Prices listed started at US$525 for the roadster or phaeton ($9,316 in 2023 dollars ) to US$725 for the Landau Convertible ($12,865 in 2023 dollars ).
code | city | body style |
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1AC | Flint Assembly | 2-door 2-passenger roadster |
2AC | Tarrytown Assembly | 4-door 5-passenger phaeton |
3AC | St. Louis Assembly | 2-door 2-passenger coupe |
5AC | Kansas City Assembly | 2-door 2-passenger sport coupe w/2-passenger rumbleseat |
5AC | Kansas City Assembly | 2-door 2-passenger sport roadster w/2-passenger rumbleseat |
6AC | Oakland Assembly | 2-door 2-passenger cabriolet w/2-passenger rumbleseat |
8AC | Lakewood Assembly | 2-door 5-passenger coach |
9AC | Norwood Assembly | 4-door 5-passenger sedan |
12AC | Buffalo Assembly | 4-door 5-passenger landau convertible |
21AC | Janesville Assembly | 4-door 5-passenger imperial sedan |
Chevrolet Series AC International | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Chevrolet (General Motors) |
Model years | 1929 |
Assembly |
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Body and chassis | |
Body style |
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Layout | front engine rear wheel drive |
Platform | GM A platform |
Related | Oakland Six Pontiac Series 6-29A |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 194 cu in (3.2 L) OHV 6-cylinder |
Transmission | 3-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 107 in (2,717.8 mm) |
Length | 156 in (3,962.4 mm) |
Curb weight | 2,175–2,585 lb (987–1,173 kg) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Chevrolet Series AB National |
Successor | Chevrolet Series AD Universal |