Vehicle Description
The Chevrolet Business Coupes of the '30s epitomized vintage cool
and for decades now, the model has served as an inspiring
foundation for many streetrod projects. Featuring a nicely
configured exterior decked out in a vibrant color, with modern V8
power standing by under its hood, this 1938 Chevrolet Business
Coupe is a very sharp example of just how strikingly that
foundation can be transformed.
The magnetic appeal of this Chevy is obvious with its bright red
exterior making it a definite attention getter. Up front, the
contrasting billet grille is in great condition and has an almost
mirror-like finish as it sits between the pair of close-set, modded
headlights. Move in a little closer and you can get a better idea
of what made the model so appealing over the years - the curvature
of the flowing front and rear fenders on this '38 may be the result
of some skillful modification, but if you were to put it next to a
stock coupe from its era, you'd see that the feature doesn't stray
all that far from its original configuration. The body lines are
nice and even - there's a nice bit of contouring on this coupe and
it all lines up well when you trace it from front to back and the
doors sit nice and flush. The chrome exhaust tips peeking out below
the sweeping rear deck lid create a great look.
A nice comfortable interior awaits and its saddle tan color is a
great match for the exterior. It features some nice touches to make
it a very appealing driving environment with a pair of modern-era
low-backed buckets offering a nice combination of padding and
support which blends well with the detailed door panels to each
side. Just in front of the modern Chevy-badged steering wheel, the
dash sports an assortment of VDO gauges inside a brushed aluminum
panel that really looks great against its tan backdrop. A Vintage
Air climate control system has been added to keep everyone
comfortable, but it does seem to need a fresh shot of R134a freon
to get back to blowing cold. An AM/FM/CD player has been seamlessly
mounted between the bucket seats and teams with an array of
speakers inside the cabin to provide quality audio. Should you
venture out on the road for an overnighter, rest assured there's
plenty of luggage space in back.
The 350 cubic inch V8 waiting under the hood is a sharp looking
powerplant - it's dressed to the nines via an underhood kit that
includes chrome valve covers, intake manifold, alternator and
master cylinder. It sports an Edelbrock 4-barrel carb and intake
manifold, as well as an HEI ignition to maximize available spark
and sounds an understated, deep rumble through its dual exhaust. A
solidly shifting TH350 3-speed automatic transmission sits just
behind to provide an easy driving experience that won't leave you
dreading stop and go traffic. One of the most welcome upgrades on
board here has to be the power rack and pinion steering system
which gives this classic the slop-free precision handling of a
modern car. Front disc brakes help bring this vintage coupe to
prompt stops on its staggered chrome Torque Thrust II wheels
wrapped in 245/45R17 and 295/45R18 Nitto "triple nickels" that
still show plenty of tread.
If you're looking for a head turning streetrod that's also
well-appointed for frequent driving, this '38 Chevy is a must see.
Call today!