The Apex Collection · Lot F129
1935 Chevrolet Standard Roadster
The Finest Chevrolet Standard Roadster in Existence, Multiple Concours Winner, Scored 1,000/1,000 Points at VCCA National in 2022, Test Miles Since Completion
Highlights
- The finest Chevrolet Standard Roadster in existence
- Multiple concours award winner
- Documented concours level restoration by marque specialist
- Only 29 miles since completion
- The last of only 50 examples built
- VCCA National in 2022 where it scored a perfect 1000/1000 points
- VCCA Best of the Best award
- VCCA Senior, Preservation and Heritage Foundation awards
- Single family ownership for over 60 years
- Complete restoration dossier including receipts and pictures
- Restoration receipts totaling close to $200,000
- Includes authentically constructed side curtains and top boot
- Accompanied by original style tool kit
- Accessory rear view mirror clock is one of the many accessories on this car
Specification
- Year
- 1935
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Standard
- Exterior
- Black
- Interior
- Tan
- Transmission
- 3-Speed Manual
- Odometer
- 29 miles
- Lot
- F129
The Story
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With only 50 examples ever produced for export, this car was the last produced—per the official Chevrolet records—and quite possibly the finest Roadster example in the world, having won multiple concours awards. The list of awards includes VCCA National (scoring a perfect 1,000 points), VCCA Best Of The Best Award, VCCA Senior and the Preservation & Heritage Foundation Award. This is the result of a concours-level restoration by a marque specialist with no expense spared, and close to $200,000 in receipts will accompany the car.
During the restoration process, the wood was replaced and metalwork was done meticulously to ensure quality panel alignment. The quality of the black paintwork is exceptionally highlighted by a hand-applied pinstripe along the bodyline of the Roadster. The interior "Tan Spanish Grain” upholstery was duplicated on the interior seat and rumble seat. The convertible top (including correct original side curtains) and interior were done by a national award-winning upholsterer after exhaustive research to be sure every upholstery feature and all trim were correct. Mechanical driveline parts were rebuilt to how it left the factory. The chrome plating was done by a proven Pebble Beach-quality chrome plater. Many original or NOS parts were sourced during the restoration, adding to the cost of the restoration. The undercarriage has been finished in the same quality as the topside, with all suspension components painted and bolts plated correctly.
Included in the sale of this special Roadster are handcrafted side curtains, a convertible boot and an original-style tool kit. A comprehensive restoration documentation package is included with the car, which includes more than 5,000 photos of the restoration process, a listing of the items purchased for the car, the daily log of restoration work done and factory documentation of its provenance.
With single-family ownership for more than 60 years, this Chevrolet Roadster has been the family's pride and joy, warranting this level of restoration. Today, it remains a sought-after collector’s car, valued for its classic styling, historical significance and open-air driving experience.
