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1929 Chevrolet AC International – The 6 Cylinder That Changed The World
In this edition of Automotive Revolution, Rick DeBruhl explores how the 1929 Chevrolet AC International forced Ford to develop its famous V8 engine. This vehicle introduced a durable six-cylinder engine, nicknamed the stovebolt, that offered higher performance at a comparable price point to four-cylinder competitors.
- Published
- May 4, 2026
- Written by
- Rick DeBruhl
- Length
- 1 min read
When everyone else thought 4-cylinders were the way to go, Chevrolet decided it was time to ramp things up with a 6-cylinder that cost just ten dollars more. Let the engine wars begin!
In this edition of Automotive Revolution, Rick DeBruhl explores how the 1929 Chevrolet AC International forced Ford to develop its famous V8 engine. This vehicle introduced a durable six-cylinder engine, nicknamed the stovebolt, that offered higher performance at a comparable price point to four-cylinder competitors.
This 1929 Chevrolet Series 2AC International Phaeton is powered by a 194 cubic-inch inline 6-cylinder engine making 46 horsepower and mated to a 3-speed manual transmission.
Next time you are at the Martin Auto Museum, be sure to see the 6 cylinder that changed the world!.