1929 Chevrolet LQ International 14-Seater Coach
Commercial transportation underwent significant advancement when General Motors introduced this British-built coach at their Hendon factory.
The LQ series featured a heavy-duty 131-inch wheelbase chassis and was the first Chevrolet commercial vehicle line to offer standard disc wheels.
The coach configuration offered remarkable value in the commercial vehicle market. Priced at £405 for a basic 14-seater bus chassis, it significantly undercut competitors like Bean Cars, who charged £550 for comparable vehicles.
Various body styles were available from specialist coachbuilders, ranging from utilitarian designs to more luxurious “all-weather” configurations with fold-back canvas roofs.
The heart of the International was Chevrolet’s newly introduced six-cylinder overhead valve engine. This 194 cubic inch (3.2-liter) powerplant produced 46 horsepower and became known as the “Stovebolt Six” due to the slotted screws used to attach the valve covers.
Commercial bodies ranged from sedan deliveries and panel trucks up to 14-passenger coaches and school buses, demonstrating the chassis’s versatility for various commercial applications throughout the British Isles and export markets.
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