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{{Infobox automobile
{{Infobox automobile
| image = 1914 Chevrolet Light Six.jpg
| image = 1914 Chevrolet Light Six.jpg
| assembly = [[Flint Truck Assembly|Flint Assembly]], [[Flint, Michigan]]
| assembly =
| weight =
| weight =
| wheelbase = {{convert|112.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|112.0|in|mm|0}}
| designer =
| designer =
| name = Chevrolet Series L "Light Six"
| name = Chevrolet Series L Light Six
| manufacturer = Chevrolet Motor Car Company (pre [[General Motors|GM]])
| manufacturer = [[Chevrolet]]
| production = 490
| production = 1914–1915
| model years = 1914-1915
| predecessor = [[Chevrolet Series C Classic Six]]
| predecessor = [[Chevrolet Series C Classic Six]]
| successor = [[Chevrolet Series D]]
| successor = [[Chevrolet Series D]]
| class = [[Full-size]]
| class = [[Full-size car]]
| body_style = 5 pass., 4-door touring
| body_style = 5 passenger, 4-door [[Touring car|touring]]
| engine = 271&nbsp;in<sup>3</sup> 35 hp, [[L-head engine|L head]] [[straight-6|I6]]
| engine = 271&nbsp;in<sup>3</sup> 35&nbsp;hp, [[L-head engine|L head]] [[straight-6|I6]]
| transmission = rear-mounted selective sliding 3-speed, with a [[cone clutch]]
| transmission = Rear-mounted selective sliding 3-speed, with a [[cone clutch]]
| layout = [[FR layout]]
| layout = [[FR layout]]
| related =
}}
}}


The '''Chevrolet Light Six''' Series L was an American car produced by the Chevrolet Motor Company in 1914 and 1915. The famous Chevrolet 'Bow Tie' emblem also made its debut in 1914, and has been used on all Chevrolet cars and trucks since then.
The '''Chevrolet Series L Light Six''' was an American [[car]] produced by [[Chevrolet]] in 1914 and 1915. The Chevrolet 'Bow Tie' emblem debuted in 1914 and has been used on all Chevrolet cars and trucks since. When the [[Chevrolet Series C Classic Six|Classic Six]] ceased production at the end of the 1914 model year the Light Six replaced it in 1915 as Chevrolet's top-of-the-line offering.
When the [[Chevrolet Series C Classic Six|Classic Six]] ceased production at the end of the 1913 model year the '''Light Six''' replaced it in 1914 as Chevrolet's top-of-the-line car.


==Features==
==Features==
[[File:Light Six Engine.jpg|thumb|left|1914 Chevrolet Light Six Engine Compartment]]
[[File:Light Six Engine.jpg|thumb|left|1914 Chevrolet Light Six Engine Compartment]]
The L Series used a Sterling six-cylinder L-head engine rated at 35&nbsp;bhp and was offered with an Auto-lite electric starter. A cone style clutch was mounted to the engine with a drive shaft that was connected to a rear end mounted selective sliding 3 speed transmission. The car used a 3/4 floating type rear suspension with 34 x 4 inch tires.
The L Series used a [[Stirling engine|Sterling]] six-cylinder L-head engine rated at 35&nbsp;bhp and an [[Autolite]] electric starter. A cone-style clutch was mounted to the engine with a drive shaft that was connected to a rear-end mounted selective sliding 3-speed transmission. The car used a 3/4 floating type rear suspension with {{cvt|34|x|4|in}} tires.<ref name="kimes1996">{{cite book |last1=Kimes |first1=Beverly R. |editor1-first=Henry A. |editor1-last=Clark |pages=283–302 |title=The Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1945 |year=1996 |publisher=Kraus Publications |isbn=0873414780}}</ref>


The L Series was a 5-passenger four-door [[touring car]] and cost US$1,475 (${{formatnum:{{Inflation|US|1475|1914}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US}} dollars {{inflation-fn|US}}). It was competitive with the [[Buick Six]] in both size and price.<ref name="kimes1996"/>
Unlike the lower priced [[Chevrolet Series H|H Series]] which was available in two body styles (Royal Mail Roadster $750) and the (Baby Grand Touring $875) the L Series was only available as a 5 passenger four-door Touring car and cost $1,475.


Available body colors were Chevrolet (bow tie) Blue or Gunmetal Grey. The hood, radiator and fenders were all painted black. The Chassis and wheels were bow tie blue. Also included was Light grey pin striping on the wheel spokes and hood vents.
Available body colors were Chevrolet Blue or Gunmetal Grey. The hood, radiator, and fenders were all painted black. The chassis and wheels were blue. Also included was light grey pinstriping on the wheel spokes and hood vents.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.conceptcarz.com/z18634/chevrolet-series-l.aspx |title=1914 Chevrolet Series L |last=Vaughan |first=Daniel |date=August 2010 |website=conceptcarz |access-date=December 5, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |title=Standard Catalog of Chevrolet, 1912-2003: 90 Years of History, Photos, Technical Data, and Pricing |last=Gunnell |first=John |publisher=Krause Publications |year=2011 |isbn=978-1440230516}}{{page needed|date=March 2024}}</ref>


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Series L production ran from 1914 through 1915. Chevrolet Motor Company records indicate approximately 1000 were made.
==Production Notes==
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Series L production ran from 1914 through 1915. Chevrolet Motor Company records indicate a grand total of 490 were made for both years.


==Surviving Example==
==Surviving example==
The one and only known surviving Light Six is a 1914 model owned by a long time member of the VCCA (Vintage Chevrolet Club of America) and is known as "Mr. Chevrolet" in the club. He spent many years looking for a one these cars and found this one in Massachusetts in 1984, then painstakingly restoring it back to its former glory.
The only known surviving Light Six is a 1914 model displayed in the GM Heritage collection museum. It was previously owned by a member of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, Pinky Randall, also known as "Mr. Chevrolet", before he sold it to the museum.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.houghtonlakeresorter.com/articles/randalls-light-six-continues-his-love-of-all-things-chevy/ |title=Randall's 'Light Six' continues his love of all things Chevy |last=Holladay |first=Cheryl |date=September 27, 2012 |website=The Houghton Lake Resorter |access-date=December 5, 2019 |url-access=registration}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:21, 30 May 2024

Chevrolet Series L Light Six
Overview
ManufacturerChevrolet
Production1914–1915
AssemblyFlint Assembly, Flint, Michigan
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size car
Body style5 passenger, 4-door touring
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine271 in3 35 hp, L head I6
TransmissionRear-mounted selective sliding 3-speed, with a cone clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase112.0 in (2,845 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorChevrolet Series C Classic Six
SuccessorChevrolet Series D

The Chevrolet Series L Light Six was an American car produced by Chevrolet in 1914 and 1915. The Chevrolet 'Bow Tie' emblem debuted in 1914 and has been used on all Chevrolet cars and trucks since. When the Classic Six ceased production at the end of the 1914 model year the Light Six replaced it in 1915 as Chevrolet's top-of-the-line offering.

Features

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1914 Chevrolet Light Six Engine Compartment

The L Series used a Sterling six-cylinder L-head engine rated at 35 bhp and an Autolite electric starter. A cone-style clutch was mounted to the engine with a drive shaft that was connected to a rear-end mounted selective sliding 3-speed transmission. The car used a 3/4 floating type rear suspension with 34 in × 4 in (860 mm × 100 mm) tires.[1]

The L Series was a 5-passenger four-door touring car and cost US$1,475 ($44,867 in 2023 dollars [2]). It was competitive with the Buick Six in both size and price.[1]

Available body colors were Chevrolet Blue or Gunmetal Grey. The hood, radiator, and fenders were all painted black. The chassis and wheels were blue. Also included was light grey pinstriping on the wheel spokes and hood vents.[3][4]

Series L production ran from 1914 through 1915. Chevrolet Motor Company records indicate approximately 1000 were made.

Surviving example

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The only known surviving Light Six is a 1914 model displayed in the GM Heritage collection museum. It was previously owned by a member of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, Pinky Randall, also known as "Mr. Chevrolet", before he sold it to the museum.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kimes, Beverly R. (1996). Clark, Henry A. (ed.). The Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1945. Kraus Publications. pp. 283–302. ISBN 0873414780.
  2. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Vaughan, Daniel (August 2010). "1914 Chevrolet Series L". conceptcarz. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  4. ^ Gunnell, John (2011). Standard Catalog of Chevrolet, 1912-2003: 90 Years of History, Photos, Technical Data, and Pricing. Krause Publications. ISBN 978-1440230516.[page needed]
  5. ^ Holladay, Cheryl (September 27, 2012). "Randall's 'Light Six' continues his love of all things Chevy". The Houghton Lake Resorter. Retrieved December 5, 2019.


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