"Baby Cadillac" 1932 Chevrolet Confederate Series BA Sedan Deluxe

1932 Chevrolet Confederate Series BA Deluxe 4 door Sedan

In the early years of the Depression (1929 on) all US auto companies were struggling to make sales.

In 1932 Chevrolet unveiled their brand new stylishly designed cars and this is the beautiful 4 door Sedan Deluxe.

·This 4 door sedan was nicknamed by Chevrolet dealers as the“Baby Cadillac”as it had many new innovative features and options over previous models and over Fords at that time.
·Some of the original options included on this car are roller blinds on 3 windows, ope hand holds for rear access, vases, oot rest for rear passengers, wo fender mounted spare wheels and monogrammed covers, ront external wind deflectors, xternal mirrors mounted on spare wheels, ront large fog lamp, win chromed front-mounted trumpet horns, ront cabin heater, ront pull-out glove tray, ind up clock in rear view mirror, chromed hood doors on each side, tc.
·It has the tried and proven in-line six, he so called “cast iron wonder” stove bolt 6 which was introduced in 1929 and won a great reputation for dependability both then and now!
·It also came with a unique feature called “freewheeling” which when engaged allows gear changes without the use of the clutch.§Engine capacity 194 cu in, nbsp;60hp, nbsp;with ‘valve in head’ configuration.§Car weighs 2,715 pounds
§Original price in 1932… $575.00
California Original Barn Find
Previous Frame Up Restoration in the 1990's and Kept Original as PossibleRebuilt 194 Engine
Rebuilt 3 Speed Trans w/ Granny Low
Further Restoration and Improvements in 2008 and 2015
It has been driven approx 17,500 miles since Original Restoration
Gold painted pin striping on fenders plus gold and red on length of body
Privacy Shades on 3 rear windows
Original Rope Handles and Flower Vases
All Tires, ims, ubcaps, eriod CorrectWheels and Engine repainted in 2015
Working Wind-up Clock in Rear View Mirror Keeps Excellent Time
6 Volt Electrical System with Rebuilt Starter and GeneratorNew Heavy Duty Battery in late 2015 for great power
Lamps upgraded including quartz halogen headlightsCabin Heater plus pull-out Accessory Tray
Luggage rack with Chevrolet Travel Trunk
Best In Show Including 2nd In Belmont CA Concours d'EleganzaAnd four recent Best in Class trophies in Florida
In Very Good -Excellent Condition
Runs and Drives Great and a Head Turner Wherever It Goes
The car is in very good condition. It is a head turner wherever it goes and gets many comments including “beautiful,” “lovely car,” “fantastic,” etc. In fact it has an incredible “presence” wherever it is… the “look” is simply outstanding.
It starts well and runs smoothly. Oil pressure, ater temp, nd charging voltage all good.
It is a real pleasure to drive and stands out in any group of cars as can be seen from the photos.
If you are looking for a very reliable running car that has the “look” that many simply don’t, nd you want to purchase without breaking the bank, his “Baby Cadillac” is the one you will want.
There is a host of information with the car including books, rochures, atalogs (old and newer).More information and photos at the website: 1932chevy dot com
There are some things that can be done in the future, ncluding... small paint cracks in the top of the front two fenders, ome fading of the front seat upholstery color in two places, nd renew front windscreen bottom rubber molding.The car is also for sale locally.