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Jim from down under has put me to work again. Jim has proposed that we start a string and see how many body styles were available all over the world in 1928. We will not list or discuss the common types such as the roadster, touring, closed cars ect. This will be limited to the unusual ones. To start it off Jim sent a picture of a Boat-tail speedster. ![[Linked Image from home.comcast.net]](http://home.comcast.net/~chev33radio/1928Boat-tailSpeedster.jpg) I will add as my contribution the Convertible Sports Cabriolet that was introduced in mid 1928. ![[Linked Image from home.comcast.net]](http://home.comcast.net/~chev33radio/1928ConvSptsCab.jpg) Your contribution is welcome. The only catch is that you must provide and post the picture. (If you sent it to me by email I might be persuaded to post it for you) 
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Thanks for the pic of the Boattail Speedster. It's Sexy! :love: 
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Ray, that looks like Jerry and Sue G. when their car was new! (before they put the airplane radiator cap on it.)
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I hope one of you 1928 experts took the time to respond to the fellow from Spain that wrote the article in the latest G&D, page 36. I enjoyed his story, and was very curious about his "Model A style" gas tank set up. I assume this is some European built version Bowtie, but I have no knowledge to answer him. Would be interested to hear the answers, though!
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Yes he had a few curious mods, did it have a 4 or 6 engine? I also liked his wheels and tires.
I wondered about those Guru's also.....
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antique mechanic
i own a 28 ab coupe. i dont have a way to post picture but can email if you want it.
mikw
1928 NATONAL AB COUPE
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Hi huffneff, Thanks for the offer, however for this string we have decided to eliminate the more "common" body styles such as your coupe. I can think of at least two more candidates that are not posted. Get your thinking caps on.
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Hi guys the boat tail speedster body was built in Tasmania (Australia) ,Very little is known about it or the body builder an ex neighbour of a fellow chev nut .In the book 60 years of chevrolet on page 73 their is another unusual body a sedan built by Hibbard and Darrin in Detroit? does anyone know of any others? There is also bodies for the sedan delivery and the roadster utility as discussed in another thread ,not forgetting the depot-hack or station wagon.
Jim
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Here is another entry in our unusual body styles for 1928. This is a Roadster Express. This picture was provided by two sources: Don Cartwright and Jim Hatton. (Thanks to both of you for your participation in this project). ![[Linked Image from home.comcast.net]](http://home.comcast.net/~chev33radio/1928RoadsterExpress.jpg)
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Hi Ray
This picture was actually sent to me by Jim Hatton who has been a great source of information on this truck for me.
This chat line is the best - keep up the great work - skip is ok too ....
Donc 14476
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Tgis ois the list of known British cars assembled and bodied in the UK, either by General Motors Limited in London or by a myriad of coachbuilders:
NATIONAL AB SERIES AB 4-DOOR 5-SEAT SALOON
NATIONAL AB SERIES AB WITH DICKEY
NATIONAL AB SERIES AB 5-SEAT LANDAU
NATIONAL AB SERIES AB TOURER
NATIONAL AB SERIES AB SPORTS CABRIOLET [“PICCADILLY” BY GROSE?]
NATIONAL AB SERIES AB FABRIC TRAVELLER’S BROUGHAM BODY BY GROSE LIMITED, NORTHAMPTON.
NATIONAL AB SERIES AB L.W.B. CHASSIS
NATIONAL AB SERIES AB L.W.B. 8-SEAT LIMOUSINE/HIRE CAR
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