1931 Chevrolet Five-Window Rumble Seat Coupe (more photos 👇)
Chevrolet repositioned itself in the early 1920s away from direct Model T competition, targeting middle-market buyers who wanted refinement Ford couldn’t match. The strategy succeeded with the 1929 introduction of the 194-cubic-inch overhead-valve six, marketed as “a Six for the price of a Four.”
Harley Earl’s Art & Color Section at General Motors influenced the styling direction of the new line. Known as the International in 1929 and 1930, the series became the Independence for 1931.
That year’s updates included a higher, larger radiator with a bowed tie bar carrying the headlights, vertical louvers on raised hood side panels, and wire wheels available as optional equipment (with steel disc wheels standard).
The cast-iron “Stovebolt” six produced 50 horsepower at 2,600 rpm through a three-speed manual transmission. The rumble seat coupe body provided seating for four passengers, with rear occupants accessed via an external compartment behind the enclosed cabin.
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