During the late 1940s' the well-designed Chevrolets were largely
unchanged mostly in part to our national effort in WWII. This focus
allowed Chevrolet to use much of its prewar tooling in cars and
trucks of this period. This nicely restored 1948 example is the
uncommon Stylemaster Sedan Delivery, a spacious, panel-sided wagon
with large single rear door at the back of its Fisher-built body. A
benefit of the spacious body design allowed extra space for tools
and parts. The Stylemaster Sedan quickly became a favorite vehicle
for mobile repairs as well as product deliveries. Although designed
as a work vehicle, the importance of styling was still paramount in
this period and Chevrolet offered up long and graceful sweeping
front fenders that pushed the car towards the styling that the
1950s would bring, while retaining the bulbous and efficient rear
cabin. There is no shortage of chrome styling elements on this
platform and it sparkles as when new. This example is a recipient
of a full restoration that has returned it to like new condition.
Finished in gleaming Mayland Black, it is dressed with chrome
hubcaps, trim rings and wide whitewall tires and also came equipped
with bumper guards, grille guard, heater and defroster. Red
pinstripes add a subtle touch of understated style. The
Thriftmaster straight 6-cylinder engine produces 90 horsepower from
its 217-cubic inch displacement. A column-shift three-speed manual
transmission puts the truck in motion. The two factory seats are
black and, as a delivery vehicle, there is nothing behind them
except for a cavernous and endlessly usable storage area that has
thick gray carpet on the floor, panel walls and a defined
headliner. The dashboard is well-detailed to go along with the
strong overall presence. This sleek sedan delivery was sold new at
Sloate Chevrolet Co., Inc. of Hartford, CT and in recent years has
been a special part of the Hendrick Heritage Center Collection.
Proudly displayed at the 2015 Hilton Head Island Concours d'
Elegance the Stylemaster garnered a People's Choice ribbon. Whether
it is used as an uncommon alternative to touring with plenty of
room, or rolling into a local car show, the Sedan Delivery almost
always generates many stories that are recalled from past
experiences and the vehicle's novelty of design. Stock Number:
HC8080 VIN: 2FJA1291 Miles: 56,925 miles showing on the odometer
(this vehicle will be sold as mileage EXEMPT) Engine: Period
Correct 217 CI Straight 6-Cylinder Engine Block Number: 3835253
Engine Stamp Pad: FAM36I4 Transmission: 3-Speed Manual Trim Tag
Info: 48-1271 (1948 Stylemaster Fisher Body Style #), T (Tarrytown,
NY), 13 (13th Vehicle Produced), Trim 137 (Blue-Black Imitation
Leather), Paint 376 (Mayland Black) Items Included with the Car:
Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance Red Ribbon, Copy of Original
Car Invoice from 1948 Condition Code: (2) * (see condition code
chart for explanation of category codes 1-5) Warranty: This vehicle
is being sold AS-IS To learn more about condition codes, the term
numbers matching, conditions of sale, and Hendrick Performance,
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