Chevrolet "Cast Iron Wonder" In-line 6-cylinder Engine, 1935

Summary

Chevrolet introduced the reliable and popular "Cast Iron Wonder" in 1929. The solid design of this six-cylinder engine changed little over the next 25 years. Advertised as "A Six for the Price of Four," Chevrolet hoped it would lure customers away from competitors. It did. Chevrolet and its "Cast Iron Wonder" topped the sales charts during most of the Great Depression years of the 1930s.

Chevrolet introduced the reliable and popular "Cast Iron Wonder" in 1929. The solid design of this six-cylinder engine changed little over the next 25 years. Advertised as "A Six for the Price of Four," Chevrolet hoped it would lure customers away from competitors. It did. Chevrolet and its "Cast Iron Wonder" topped the sales charts during most of the Great Depression years of the 1930s.

Artifact

Automobile engine

Date Made

1935

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.34.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cast iron
Metal
Glass (Material)
Paint (Coating)

Color

Gray (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 3.833 in  (Bore)

Length: 4 in  (Stroke)

Width: 20 in

Height: 36 in

Length: 57.5 in

Weight: 1030 lbs  (in crate)

Inscriptions

Stamped on side: M519396 Plate on side: ANDERSON, IND. / DELCO-REMY / 738G (model) / 477971 (serial) / AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Plate on side: ANDERSON, IND. / DELCO-REMY / C15G (model) 491739 (serial) / AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Cast on side: GM / C 29 5 / 837591 - 8 Cast on side near crank: GM / 472941

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