Vehicle Description
1949 Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe
The 1949 Fleetlines were a sight to see with their polished rounded
grilles, low-profile hoods and smooth fenders, but unfortunately
their engines were throwbacks from the mid-1940s. Though the
Fleetline was a bit advanced in some ways, at a time when many
competitors still used
outmoded L-head valve configurations, the Fleetline's
overhead-valve, 216.5ci straight-six was more advanced.
This restored example of the Fastback Deluxe 4-Door, is in drive
away condition, has beautifully done interior, and repainted
exterior. Chrome and stainless trim adorn the 2-tone body and
surround the windows and bumper areas. The 3-speed manual
transmission is vacuum assisted, and the three on the tree can be
effortlessly moved from gear to gear. A true 1940's design, and a
beautifully sculpted rolling piece of "Detroit Iron."
Exterior
Light tan with everything white above the necktie area, adorn a
metal roof and show minimal areas of overspray, but is in overall
beautiful condition. 4 massive but easily opened and closed doors
offer easy access to the large interior. Brightwork seen throughout
even trims the fuel access door, and shows beautifully in front
grille areas, as well as stainless steel trim on front fender
directly behind wheels. Stainless steel is also seen on the rear
fender directly in front of the skirts. A dual front windscreen is
supported by a center column, also in chrome. Chrome dish hubcaps
with Chevrolet bow tie logo in red are in each end of each wheel
which have matching light tan steel wheels. A wonderful Deluxe Red
Bakelite Hood Ornament
Interior
A sea of fabric covered bench seats are in the front and rear of
the vehicle. They are trimmed with dark piping and have vinyl
bottom panels. Door panels are covered in matching fabric and lower
third in vinyl, and chrome handles are all in good condition. The
felt headliner shows no wear and compliments the dark contrasting
brown carpet on the floor throughout. A metal Art Deco styled dash
holds a beautiful vertical ribbed chrome speaker cover, as well as
a vertically oriented push button AM radio, with patina cream
Bakelite buttons throughout the radio and various knob trims. A
massive circular speedometer as well as other gauges surrounding it
at edges of speedometer, had a great Art Deco look to the numbering
and lettering. An original steering wheel, also Bakelite, is worn
with many drives and turns it obtained throughout its life.
Drivetrain
A 216ci inline 6-cylinder engine with its 3-1/2-inch bore and
3-3/4-inch stroke, produces approximately 90hp at 3,300 rpm while
breathing through a single-barrel Carter carb which was joined
exclusively to a
column-shifted three-speed synchromesh manual transmission which is
vacuum assisted to make changing gears effortless. An arm front
suspension, and solid axle with semi elliptic springs in rear are
seen as well as drum brakes on all wheels.
This bestselling car for Chevrolet for many years, a massive
automobile, has beautiful lines, and strategically placed
brightwork, as well as two-tone finish to make it a real 40's head
turner. Like everything else in this era, larger was better, and
the more metal, the better. This writer can imagine rolling down
the interstate, radio on with the sweet sounds of Woody Herman on
the radio and the faint sound of the smooth-running engine, and
tires humming on the concrete. It is indeed a wonderful life!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 100 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.