Chevrolet Series AE Independence

The Chevrolet Series AE Independence (or Chevrolet Independence) is an American vehicle manufactured by Chevrolet in 1931 to replace the 1930 Series AD Universal. Production slipped by about eight percent to 619,554 cars as the Great Depression continued, but as Ford's output plummeted by nearly two-thirds, Chevrolet reclaimed first place in the American car sales table.[1]

Chevrolet Series AE Independence
Overview
Manufacturer	Chevrolet (General Motors)
Model years	1931
Assembly	Oakland Assembly, Oakland, California North Tarrytown Assembly, Tarrytown, New York Flint Assembly, Flint, Michigan Norwood Assembly, Norwood, Ohio St. Louis Assembly, St. Louis, Missouri Oshawa Assembly, Oshawa, Ontario Canada Osaka Assembly, Osaka, Japan General Motors South Africa, Port Elizabeth, South Africa GM Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina GM Belgium, Antwerp, Belgium
Body and chassis
Layout	FR layout
Platform	GM A platform
Related	Pontiac
Powertrain
Engine	194 cu in (3.2 L) 6-cylinder
Dimensions
Wheelbase	109 in (2,768.6 mm)
Curb weight	2,275–2,725 lb (1,032–1,236 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet Series AD Universal
Successor	Chevrolet Series BA Confederate

Specification

1931 Chevrolet Truck

The main change between the Series AE and the outgoing AD was two-inch increase to the wheelbase, which was now 109 in (2,768.6 mm). It remained powered by the "Stovebolt Six" 194 cu in (3,180 cc) six-cylinder engine, now producing 50 hp (37 kW). The 2-door Cabriolet, of which just over 23,000 were produced, could reach a top speed of 85 mph (136.8 km/h).[2]

References

1. "1931 Chevrolet Series AE Independence". How Stuff Works. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
2. "1931 Chevrolet Independence". LeMay Museum. Archived from the original on 2013-04-15. Retrieved 3 January 2013.