A prewar Chevrolet wood-bodied wagon at a price below many later woodies. Its unusual coachwork and 1928 National chassis make it an artifact of the station wagon’s earliest utility-focused era.
Classic · Manual · RWD · Rare Spec
1928 Chevrolet AB National Woody
A prewar Chevrolet wood-bodied wagon at a price below many later woodies. Its unusual coachwork and 1928 National chassis make it an artifact of the station wagon’s earliest utility-focused era.
Source review: September 25, 2026. Listing-page text was retrieved. No independently verified new sold/ended result was established in this review; preserve the previous dated status. Retrieved content may be a cached snapshot. The last confirmed observation date is unchanged; this is not direct seller confirmation. Recorded source
Waghoon data snapshot
Current check unconfirmed · September 21, 2026Fast, fact-backed context
Listing facts and simple derived context only. No proprietary score.
Why it is curated1928 · WOOD-BODIED
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Method: model-year age uses 2026 minus model year. Mileage pace is shown only when the listing supplies mileage not qualified as shown, non-actual or unknown. Always verify the original listing and vehicle.
Listing-backed facts
| Data point | This car | What it tells you | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last recorded price / result | $20,247 | Historical listing information; not a current offer. | Frankman Motors ↗ |
| Mileage | 276 miles shown | Shown as described by the seller; lifetime mileage is not established. | Frankman Motors ↗ |
| Location | Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Use location to plan an independent inspection, title work and transport. | Frankman Motors ↗ |
| Listed specification | 2.8L engine · Manual transmission · Rear-wheel drive · Stock UK026784 | Seller-listed facts that should be checked against the car and documents. | Frankman Motors ↗ |
| Curation signals | Classic, Manual, RWD, Rare Spec | Listing-backed attributes used for editorial selection—not a score. | Frankman Motors ↗ |
Potential model issues to inspect
These are documented model, platform or age-related inspection priorities—not a claim that this specific vehicle has each problem. “Not stated” means the listing does not establish that the item has been addressed.
| Issue / inspection priority | Evidence source | Evidence for this car |
|---|---|---|
| Structural wood conditionWood-bodied cars depend on joints, fasteners and sealed timber. Inspect pillars, roof supports, door fit and hidden moisture damage with a specialist. | 1928 Chevrolet restoration reference ↗ | Restoration details are not fully documented |
| Mechanical four-wheel brakesPeriod references describe the National Series AB with mechanical four-wheel brakes. Inspect linkage, adjustment, drums and stopping balance. | RM Sotheby’s model reference ↗ | Condition not independently tested |
| Restoration and identity auditVerify chassis numbers, wood construction, electrical conversion, engine specification and receipts. A specialist inspection is essential on a nonstandard antique body. | FTC used-car guidance ↗ | Seller presentation is not a restoration dossier |
Who should shortlist it
A prewar collector comfortable evaluating restoration workmanship, wood structure and mechanical brakes—not a buyer seeking turnkey modern-road behavior.
What Waghoon could not verify
The 276 displayed miles should be treated as miles shown, not lifetime mileage. Confirm the body’s builder, restoration history, chassis identity and roadworthiness. Waghoon has not independently inspected this vehicle. Confirm current availability and arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection before money changes hands.
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