Learn about the 1914 Chevy Series H Model
1914 Chevrolet Series H
In the modern world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. But, what is not debatable is that1914 was a good year for Chevrolets as you will soon discover.
While I was gathering facts for this antique car article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled long ago are actually still being openly discussed among auto collectors.
Finally, as you begin to move beyond the basic Chevy car background information, you begin to realize that there's more to classic Chevrolets than you may have first thought.
In 1914, Chevrolet offered five new models in their lineup. These models, which included the Royal Mail Roadster and the Baby Grand, were called the Chevrolet Series H.
Series H Specifications
The Series H developed a 24 horsepower overhead-valve 171-cubic-inch four cylinder engine with splash lubrication. The transmission was mounted to the rear of a cone clutch and ahead of a torque tube that ran to the rear axle. The suspension on the Series H was semi-elliptic front and three-quarter elliptic rear springs.
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Royal Mail Roadster - The "Most Wanted" 1914 Chevrolet Model
Modestly priced at $750 and the most popular Series H model was the H-2 " Royal Mail" Turtleneck Roadster. The Roadster, which had a 104-inch wheelbase, was an open car with a folding windshield and folding top. Included on the Roadster was a hand-cranked engine, a magneto and external gas tank. For additional cost, lights and an Auto-Lite electric starter could be added. |
1914 Baby Grand Touring Car
The four-door, five-passenger Series H-4 Baby Grand Touring, with a four-cylinder valve-in-head engine and 104-inch wheelbase, was priced at only $875.
Equipment on the Classic Baby Grand included a Prest-O-LIte tank, speedometer, windshield, Mohair tailored top, cover and side curtains, electric horn and complete tool equipment.
1914 Chevy Optional Equipment
Extra equipment available on this1914 Classic Chevrolet for the new owner at an additional cost included ...
- the best grade electric lamps
- L. B. A. storage battery
- electric Auto-Lite starting
- and lighting system with generator
There were approximately 4,515 1914 Series H models built. They were sold from $750-$875 new.
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Now that wasn't technical at all, was it? And, you have now learned a wealth of knowledge, just from taking some time to study an authoritative word about classic Chevrolet models.
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