It was the most expensive model in the Chevrolet range at this time, with the Standard Mercury providing an affordable product between 1933 and 1937.

[1] Starting with this generation, all GM cars shared a corporate appearance as a result of the Art and Color Section headed by Harley Earl.

Powered by an upgraded version of the 206 cu in (3,380 cc) "Stovebolt" six-cylinder engine, now producing 80 hp (60 kW).

The independent front suspension was something GM called "Knee-Action" using trailing arms and coil springs.

The first truck body style was introduced in 1918 as the Chevrolet Series 490 using the same approach used by the Ford Model TT.

Each year a Chevrolet Series was introduced, the chassis was also available with a cargo bed body style.