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The Royal Mail models H-2 (1914–15) and H-2½ (1916), the Amesbury Special model H-3 (1915) and the Baby Grand model H-4 (1914–16) were American cars made by Chevrolet. It was replaced by the Chevrolet Series F in 1917.
| Chevrolet Series H | |
|---|---|
 1915 Chevrolet Series H-2 Royal Mail | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Also called | H-2 and H-2½ Chevrolet Royal Mail Roadster H-4 Chevrolet Baby Grand Touring H-3 Chevrolet Amesbury Special |
| Production | 1914-1916 |
| Assembly | Flint Assembly, Flint, Michigan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | mid-size |
| Body style | H-2/H-2½/H-3 2-door roadster H-4 4-door touring |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Chevrolet Light Six Series L |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 171 in3 (2.80 L), 24 hp (18 kW), I4 |
| Transmission | Selective-sliding 3-speed cone clutch[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 104 in (2,642 mm) (1914) 106 in (2,692 mm) (1915-16) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chevrolet Series C Classic Six |
| Successor | Chevrolet Series F |
Beginning
The Baby Grand was one of the first automobiles made by Chevrolet under W.C. Durant, GM's founder. It was part of his idea to build a car to compete with the very popular and affordable Ford Model T. When it first came out, it was priced at US$875 ($23,672 in 2021 dollars [2])[3] as a four-door, 5-passenger touring car[4] (a 1914 Model T touring was US$500 ($13,527 in 2021 dollars [2])).[5] A speedometer was standard.[6] One advantage over a Model T Ford was that a Baby Grand could get an electric starter[4][6] (the Model T did not get them until 1919).[7]
Models
In 1914 the Series H debuted with the H-2 Royal Mail Roadster and the H-4 5-seater Baby Grand Touring model,[8] both with a 104 in (2,642 mm) wheelbase.
In 1915, all Series H models got a longer 106 in (2,692 mm) wheelbase and larger brakes, and an electric starter was now standard.[9]
Also for 1915 Chevrolet introduced the Amesbury Special model H-3, a 3-seat roadster (similar to the Royal Mail) that sold for $985. It came painted in French grey with green patent leather interior. The standard wheels were the plain wooden spoke type, but most of the cars sold had the optional Houk wire wheels which cost $125 extra and were painted green to match the interior.[10] Sadly due to poor sales this model was dropped after only one year.
In 1916, the Royal Mail model H-2½ was introduced which was the first integral trunk for Chevrolet with gas tank in the rear between the frame rails.
The Series H models were moved upmarket when the $490 Chevrolet 490 was introduced in June 1915 to compete directly with the Ford Model T.
Total Chevrolet production for 1913 was 5,987.
References
- "Directory Index: Chevrolet/1916_Chevrolet/1916_Chevrolet_490_Brochure". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
- 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- "Directory Index: Chevrolet/1914_Chevrolet/1914_Chevrolet_Brochure". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
- "1914 Chevrolet Series H Images, Information and History (Baby Grand, Royal Mail, Turtledeck Roadster, H-2, H-4, H-3)". Conceptcarz.com. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
- "1914". Mtfca.com. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
- "Directory Index: Chevrolet/1914_Chevrolet/1914_Chevrolet_Brochure". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
- "1919". Mtfca.com. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
- "1914 Chevrolet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-05-02.
- "1915 Chevrolet Series H". HowStuffWorks. 2007-08-01. Archived from the original on 2012-07-20. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
- "1915 Chevrolet" (PDF).
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[de] Chevrolet Serie H
Der Chevrolet Serie H war ein Mittelklasse-PKW, der zwischen 1914 und 1916 von Chevrolet als Einstiegsmodell hergestellt wurde. Das Fahrzeug wurde Ende 1913 eingeführt und war als 5-sitziger Tourenwagen Modell H-4 „Baby Grand“ und 2-sitziger Roadster Modell H-2 „Royal Mail“ zu haben. Den Tourenwagen gab es in Grau oder pflaumenfarbig mit schwarzem Fahrgestell und grauen Rädern. Die Wagen hatten Vierzylinder-Blockmotoren mit hängenden Ventilen. Die Maschine mit 2802 cm³ Hubraum entwickelte eine Leistung von 24 bhp (17,6 kW). Die Motorkraft wurde über eine Konuskupplung und ein Dreiganggetriebe mit Handschaltung an die Hinterräder weitergeleitet. Die Hinterräder waren mit Außenbandbremsen versehen. Die Verkaufspreise lagen bei 750,-- US-$ für den Roadster und 875,-- US-$ für den Tourer.- [en] Chevrolet Series H
[it] Chevrolet Serie H
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