Vehicle Description
1954 Chevrolet 150
The One-Fifty was conceived mainly as a fleet model and little
effort was spent marketing it to the average car buyer of the day,
although sales weren't limited to fleets. It was most popular with
police, state governments, small businesses, economy-minded
consumers and hot rodders. Chevrolet sold substantially fewer
One-Fifties than Two-Tens or the Chevrolet Bel Air in every year of
its life.
For consignment a nicely restored early version of the 150. With
virtually no brite work and a no-nonsense interior, one can see the
car in its basic form. It was a popular car with those outside the
fleet mentality because of its economic cost, and thrifty cost to
operate. We give you a nice clean version right out of 1954.
Exterior
Upfront the bumpers extend around the fenders, and a reworked
vertical-tooth grille flares neatly into oval parking lights, below
fluted headlight rings. The jetliner hood ornament/and aillights
wear surrounding brightwork, a logo is on the trunk lid, and nicely
chromed bumper with a center add on brings up the rear and frames
the license plate. All the steel panels are straight, and gaps
present very consistently, all the while being bathed in Bermuda
Green respray which is in very nice condition. 4 chromed wheels are
all around and are wrapped by blackball radials.
Interior
A swing of the door and we are met with a fresh vinyl and fabric
interior harmonizes with the "fashion fiesta" exterior body color
of Bermuda Green. We see greenish blue cloth tufted inserts within
black bolsters, on a split bench upfront, and a full rear bench
sporting plenty of leg room in the rear. The vinyl over tufted
cloth continues on the door panels, where we see just a bit of
cloth used as a thin panel below a cloth over vinyl armrest on
either side. Chromed cranks with bakelite knobs are in excellent
condition and all operate smoothly. Looking forward of the seats we
are taken right back to 1954 with an all original restored dash. A
no frills gauge cluster, thermostat and air controls, and a
beautiful AM radio with a wonderful vertical ribbed chromed speaker
centers the black painted dash. This is all topped by a fantastic
50's scripted "Chevrolet" badge. Gray headliner above, and black
carper below frame the passenger compartment and present in very
nice condition. The trunk is nicely restored with a neatly tucked
spare into the fender well, and a pristine rubberized floor.
Drivetrain
A 235ci inline 6-cylinder engine, restored save for the exhaust
manifold, sits in a clean but unrestored engine bay. This is
attached to a 3-speed manual transmission which is shifted on the
column.
Undercarriage
Surface rust abounds underneath, however structurally this car
appears solid in the frame area. With the rust it's easy to see new
parts that have been installed such as shocks, a new rear and axle,
brake lines, a new gas tank, steering rods, and brake drums.
A nicely restored no frills 150, in good mechanical condition, runs
great, and starts effortlessly. A comfortable front and rear
seating area, and to sum it up in this case: Basic is
beautiful!
VIN Decode
A54K 078384
A-150
54-1954
K-Kansas City MO Assy. plant
078384- serial #
Trim Tag
STYLE-54-1211w
54 1954
1211w model code 150
Body-K 3891
K Kansas City MO
3891 Production Sequence
Trim-300 Light Grey Pattern Cloth
Paint-542 Bermuda Green
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is 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.
