Why would someone spend $55,000 on a full restoration of a 1950
Chevy Styleline Deluxe Coupe, after starting out with a low mileage
original car? Because they bought it from the original owner in
1978 as their first car! This is one of the best examples in the
world! It is fully documented, from the original purchase invoice
from the day after Thanksgiving of 1950 until the restoration in
2004. This is the car to buy!! Because of the history and sentiment
for the Coupe, this example benefited from a no-expense spared
total restoration. The original 216-c.i. six-cylinder engine was
completely overhauled as was the original three-speed manual
transmission. The car runs and drives beautifully. Look closely at
the details in the photo gallery and video. The quality of the
restoration is fantastic. During the restoration, the owner set out
to make this a much safer and easier car to drive and enjoy. He
installed power steering, power brakes and front disc brakes. This
Chevy was bought new on November 24th, 1950 by Ruth Smallwood of
Merchantville, NJ from Budd Motor Company in Woodbury, NJ. She
enjoyed the car sparingly until February 4th, 1978 when she sold it
to the current owner who now lives in Temecula, CA. He was 15 years
old at the time so his parents signed the bill of sale for him!
He's had the car ever since. It has traveled a total of 71,000
miles since new. We love the color combination of the soft yellow
with black accents. The Coupe was originally all black but who
would argue that it doesn't look much improved with the two toning.
The quality of the paint is top notch, far better than Chevrolet
ever produced from the factory. The chrome and stainless are show
quality and all the rubber seals are new as well. The interior
upholstery is gorgeous and correct. It is a soft and luxurious
broadcloth with an elegant stripe. All of the Deluxe accessories
were added and are in new condition. We especially like the Fulton
Sun Shield as it accentuates the split windshield sportiness of the
Coupe's design. Included in the sale of the Styleline is the
original sales invoices, the bill of sale from 1978 and an original
sales brochure. Also included are some vintage photos of the car
from decades past as well as a car cover. Also included is a full
file of restoration photos detailing the thousands of hours of
craftsmanship dedicated to this motorcar. If you are looking for a
Deluxe coupe, this is the one to buy. The cost to have another
example restored to this level is nearly twice the asking price of
this car!! For more information please call Harry at 602.245.7200
or email us at
[email protected].