1916 Chevrolet Series H-4 Baby Grand Touring Car – Beautifully Restored American Heritage

Step back to the formative years of the American automotive industry with this exceptionally well-preserved 1916 Chevrolet Series H-4 “Baby Grand” Touring Car. Benefiting from a meticulous, high-quality restoration completed in 2010, this century-old classic represents the exact era when Chevrolet merged into William C. Durant’s General Motors to challenge the Ford Model T. Combining early mechanical innovation with beautiful vintage presentation, this running, driving open-air cruiser is a premier turn-key asset for brass-and-nickel-era collectors.

The Mason Motor: Great-Running Overhead Valve 4-Cylinder

Under the classic louvred hood sits the engineering marvel that put Chevrolet on the map—the famous overhead-valve (OHV) 4-cylinder engine, originally designed by Arthur Mason. While competitors of the era relied on sluggish L-head or flathead setups, Chevy’s advanced OHV design delivered superior efficiency and power.

This specific engine has been completely rebuilt and remains a great-running powerplant. Mated to a traditional, robust 3-speed manual transmission, the drivetrain operates beautifully, offering a highly authentic, rewarding mechanical driving experience that captures the pure essence of early American motoring.

The 2010 Restoration: Period-Correct Craftsmanship

The comprehensive 2010 restoration has been preserved with the utmost care, ensuring the car shows beautifully from every angle:

• Stunning Body & Paint: Finished in a deep, lustrous coat of rich, period-correct new paint that accentuates the straight steel panels and sweeping carriage lines.

• Fresh Convertible Top: Equipped with completely new wooden top bows wrapped in a flawlessly tailored new convertible top, offering authentic look and crisp fitment.

• Artillery Wheels: Anchored by stunning, factory-correct artillery wood-spoke wheels fitted with gleaming chrome hubcaps that provide a brilliant contrast against the deep body finish.

A Time-Capsule, Driver-Focused Cabin

Open the low-slung doors to step into an open-air passenger compartment that masterfully balances historical accuracy with absolute comfort. The expansive bench seating has been beautifully and completely re-upholstered in premium, period-styled material that feels robust and period-correct. Framing the windshield layout are rare, elegant glass wing vents (wind wings) designed to redirect airflow during brisk country drives, preserving the car’s magnificent vintage character.