Designed to compete with Ford, this 1927 Chevrolet Capitol Tourer is a phaeton that has a four-cylinder overhead valve engine, bullet-shaped headlights, 103" wheelbase, and full crowned fenders. It was also available as a sedan, coupe, and pickup truck. 1927 was the first year that Chevrolet outsold Ford.
Motor Vehicle Type
Automobile
Make and Manufacture
Manufacturer
General Motors
Model
Chevrolet Capitol Tourer
Manufacture Date
1927
Motor Vehicle Details
Engine
Engine Position
Front-Engine
Bore/Stroke
Bore: 3.125 inches. Stroke: 4.5 inches.
Horsepower
26-35
Drivetrain
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Body
Body Style
Sedan
Doors
4
Number of Passengers
5
Top Speed
About 50 mph
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Sedan
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Automobile
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Motor Vehicles
Nomenclature Class
Land Transportation T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects
