Vehicle Description
Mixing undeniable vintage charm with just the right level of
tasteful customization to arrive at an awesome result, this 1951
Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe is about as fresh off its restoration as a
classic can be. It's a very distinctive looking ride with plenty of
road-readiness to offer a great driving experience.
The exterior of this '51 is clad in Bittersweet - a unique shade of
orange that's a little darker than you normally see, with an almost
muted quality to it. It's nice and evenly applied in this setting
with a smooth reflective shine. There are some really sharp
features on display here - swing around to the back and you'll see
that the rear windshield sports a three-piece design unmatched by
any other car, while up front, you'll find signature Chevrolet
lettering imprinted right into the chrome grille. With its one of a
kind roofline and muscular rear fenders, this Chevy cuts an
especially striking appearance when viewed from the side. This
classic features nice, tight body lines, with even gaps surrounding
its hood, doors and deck lid to allow them to open and close
smoothly. The glass surrounding the cabin - including those
distinctive segmented front and rear windshields - is nice and
clear.
Inside the doors lies a very well-detailed interior, with front
buckets and a rear bench seat dressed in sharp white vinyl covers
with tuck and roll orange inserts that match the door panels. A
custom center console sits between the buckets to offer both
welcome storage space and cupholders, as well as a convenient place
to rest an elbow while driving. Just in front of the stock steering
wheel, you'll find a dash area that's been skillfully refurbished,
with a factory tachometer sitting at its center, an assortment of
crystal clear gauges in the instrument cluster and a very nice
stretch of chrome accenting. An underdash air conditioning system
was added to cool the cabin and a new compressor sits under the
hood, but it does still require some servicing to get it back
online. The trunk area in back is in good shape, with tan carpeting
lining its floor and inner fenders to produce a finished look.
A modern 350 cubic inch V8 powers this classic. It's equipped with
an Edelbrock intake manifold and 4-barrel carb sitting underneath a
chrome air cleaner on top, as well as a pair of chrome valve covers
on its sides. Elsewhere in the engine compartment, an upgraded
Accel distributor maximizes spark and a nicely sized aluminum
radiator helps keep temperatures in check. The powerplant teams
with a 4 speed 700r4 automatic transmission whose overdrive gear
really comes in handy on the highway. You'll notice the benefits of
the featured Mustang II front end right away - it not only provides
a nice ride in everyday driving conditions, but also equips this
coupe with smooth power rack and pinion steering, as well as power
front disc brakes for fade resistant stops made all the more
dependable with recently replaced brake lines. This vintage Chevy
provides a great driving experience as it rolls on a set of 17"
American Racing wheels that are outfitted with Advantage T/A tires.
Below, the undercarriage looks very stable and features floor pans
and suspension components that appear quite solid.
This 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe is equal parts eye-catching
vintage cruiser and aggressive street machine and would be a great
acquisition for the classic enthusiast looking to add a truly
compelling ride to their garage. Call today!