After more than 100 years of existence, the Chevy brand name has adorned many iconic vehicles throughout its storied history, including the Corvette, the Camaro, the Chevelle, and many others. Now, a 1914 Chevrolet Series H-2 Royal Mail Roadster – one of the first Bow Tie brand vehicles ever built – is currently listed for auction.
Up for grabs online, this particular model is allegedly the oldest Chevy vehicle still in existence. To back up this claim, the seller points to this Series H-2 Royal Mail Roadster’s rounded cowl and zigzag windshield, as well as its 64 serial number, which puts its build date at roughly mid-August 1913.
It’s worth noting that there are potentially two older Chevy models, including an incomplete Series C in Canada and a 1914 Series H in the GM Heritage Center known as “Old No. 1” that was reportedly used as an advertising prop.
Looking over the exterior, the roadster body appears to be in excellent condition, an impressive feat considering the astonishing age of this vehicle. Up front, we find the Chevy Bow Tie logo, as the Chevrolet Series H lineup was actually the first vehicle to feature the badge.
Moving around the side, the red wooden wheels are on full display, while a spare tire is mounted out back. Meanwhile, a mohair convertible top serves to shield occupants from the elements.
Finally, the interior is as spartan as it gets, boasting a klaxon horn mounted on the driver’s side, along with a rudimentary speedometer and trip odometer.
Under the cowl lies the naturally aspirated 2.8L I4 gasoline engine, which churns out 24 horsepower. This output is driven to the rear wheels via a three-speed manual transmission. Concurrently, a four-wheel leaf spring suspension setup can be found underneath.
With a starting MSRP of $750 back in 1914, and showing less than 17,000 miles, it’s likely that this 1914 Chevrolet Series H-2 Royal Mail Roadster will fetch a pretty penny in auction, especially considering its alleged status as the oldest Chevy vehicle currently in existence. With all that in mind, what about you, dear reader? What are your thoughts on this rolling piece of history? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Comments
Not a very reliable automobile. I don’t see it lasting longer than 15 decades or so. LOL
What an Awesome Automobile ! I will say that if it is not a Chevy replica ,It will sale for close to a Million dollars or more !
Everything is durable and built to last. The world has lost it’s way.
Billy Durant’s baby a stroke of genius!
A modern vehicle could be built more reliable and for less money IF it had no more features and capabilities than this car!. Not meant to take away from this 110 year old thing of beauty!
Great vehicle! My granddad bought a brand new 1926 Chevy. He told me all about when I was young and even showed me a picture of it with him and my grandma next to it. We have the photo.
It’s not the oldest Chevy; the 1913 Model C Classic Six, a.k.a. “Little Six”, is. Only two are known to still exist.
What a beautiful auto, would love to see it in person. unable to make a competitive bit I’d like to know where I could see it.
A thing of beauty.
Hopefully Mary buys it, it belongs in the Chevy museum.