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. 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 951.901.5088
or email us at
[email protected].