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Genuine Chevrolet Parts
We carry a full line of Chevrolet OEM Parts, if you are rebuilding or repairing New GM Parts has the inventory to fill your needs. From Astro OEM parts to Venture OEM parts, alternators to wiper motors, we have the stock. Please select your model and your specific year. Need help? Don't hesitate to call, our hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
During the spring and summer of 1911 rumors of an alliance between Louis Chevrolet and William Durant circulated in Detroit. During the later part of the year, Durant launched a trio of interrelated ventures, the Mason Motor Company, the Little Motor Car Company and the Chevrolet Motor Car Company. Although the companies' first cars the Little Four and Six and Chevrolet's Six Type C Classic and Model H met with appreciative reception, it was the Chevrolet 490 with electric lights and self-starter that captured car buyers' attention. The 490 was announced on December 16, 1914 shown at the New York Auto Show in January 1915, and placed on sale June 1, 1915.There were few adults in America who did not know that $490.00 was the cost of the Model T Ford. Within 17 days of putting the new car on the market the Chevrolet Motor Company had accepted orders, all secured by cash deposits, for 46,611 490s valued at $23,329,390. The 490 was assembled in franchised plants throughout the country to reduce cost and speed deliveries, offering a superior car to the Model T at a competitive price. During the summer of 1914 more than 1000 new orders were received every day. Six weeks after the 490 went on sale the Model T's price was reduced to $440.00
In essence the 490 was the 4 cylinder Chevrolet stripped to essentials, put on a 102 in. wheel base and offered in any color so long as it was black. A simplified version of the Chevy's 4 cylinder 170.9 cu. in. Model H engine of the 490 developed 20 horse power the same as the Model T. In almost three years Louis Chevrolet and William Durant brought the company to fourth place in sales and by 1916 produced 62,898. Chevrolet became a part of GM in 1918 and during its first year with the corporation sold 80,434 cars.
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