Vehicle Description
1940 Chevrolet Master Deluxe
In 1940, Chevrolet released an expanded line. The Master 85 was
joined by the Master Deluxe, with the Master Deluxe being the
fancier, more expensive model. All 1940 models, while similar in
style to the 1939s, had received enough of a facelift to give them
a more modern, streamlined appearance". The Master Deluxe would
also be offered in a top-of-the-line convertible called the Special
Deluxe series. Both the Master 85 and Master Deluxe lines were
offered in a business coupe, two-door town sedan or four-door sport
sedan. The 85 line also included a Woodie Wagon, and the Deluxe
line, a Sport Coupe. The Master 85 retained the solid front axle,
with the Deluxe series coming with "knee-action" independent front
suspensions. The standard engine was the 216.5-CID in-line 6, which
provided 85 horsepower. Perhaps the wording in a 1940 magazine
advertisement summarizes the 1940 Chevrolet best: "The Crown of
Beauty Belongs to Chevrolet with New Royal Clipper Styling.
Chevrolet's First again! Eye it . . . Try it . . . Buy it!"
For consignment a 1940 Master Deluxe, which at first glance looks
like a mild-mannered typical Master 85 with some sporty wheels.
Upon closer inspection though, this car contains a well-honed
engine that produces a whopping consigner stated 425HP! Not to be
missed is the custom interior complete with glossy wood veneer
dash, and overhead custom-built console.
Exterior
Mostly true to its original design, we see straight steel panels,
honed to their final curvaceous form, with fat fenders, running
boards, and rounded roofline, and curved trunkline. The hood comes
to a shiny point with the chromed horizontal lined front grille
clip and is framed with a nice condition simple curved bumper and
framed on either side by large bullet style headlights that sit
proudly on the front fenders. Noted are 3 corresponding pinstripes,
which run from front to back along the belt line of this exterior.
Polished Billet specialties custom wheels adorn each corner.
Interior
Swing open the doors and we are met with "terrycloth" like covered
door panels, which have power window switches, and a pleated
storage pouch. All this in red, including the slightly faded front
cloth buckets, and a custom rear bench which has plenty of tufting
and buttons giving a cloud like (all be it red) appearance. Up
front we see a custom dash which is made up of a shiny wood veneer
with deep red metal surrounds. Embedded within the veneer are VDO
gauges, transmission selection lights, and a clock. Up above we
note another wood veneer overhead console that houses a multi disc
CD "shuttle"/AM/FM radio, and downlighting for the front and rear
passengers. The headliner has the same "terrycloth" coverage as the
door panels in... RED!
Drivetrain
This is the price of admission folks, with a 350ci Chevy Stroker
small block, bored to 383Ci. The block has been magnafluxed and
pressure tested, cooked, cleaned and bored to .030 and honed with
torque plate. It has performance teflon coated cam bearings, and
brass freeze plugs, and has been decked .010. It has a Stroker
crank, Scat I beam rods, SRP forged pistons, a Pioneer heavy duty
balancer, and select fit Clevite 77 main and rod bearings. The
entire assembly has been blueprinted and balanced to high
performance specs. That my friends, is how to get 425hp out of a
350 small block! A single 4-barrel carburetor, and a 3-speed
automatic works in conjunction with the powerful mill to spin the
tires.
Undercarriage
Cleaned and painted during the restoration, nothing unremarkable
under here except the occasional surface rust. Power disc brakes
have been added upfront, and power drum brakes on the rear bring
the car to a halt effortlessly.
With a nearly original looking exterior, and an "interesting"
choice of materials interior, mixed in with a high performance
engine, this car is definitely a one of a kind Master 85, that will
make you master of your domain as you drive it off the Classic Auto
Mall property.
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 located 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.