Vehicle Description
This 1931 Chevrolet Vicky is a great rebuttal to all the complaints
about putting Chevy motors in early Fords. Instead of putting a
Ford in your Ford, why not get a Chevy in which to put your Chevy?
Far less common but every bit as good looking, this neat coupe is
the answer to the Chevy fan's wish for a great early cruiser with a
classic look.
Built to be driven and finished 37,618 miles ago, this tidy Vicky
is a refreshing change of pace after looking at Model As all the
time. Sure, the look is similar, but the Chevy guys did things a
little differently and you can see it in the many wonderful details
that are unique to the Bowtie models. It's covered in handsome
maroon paint that captures the elegance of these old cars, but puts
a modern spin on it with a bit of metallic and a monochromatic look
that works quite well. All the features that charm us on these old
cars are still here, including the graceful fenders, neat visor
over the windshield, and a rear-mounted spare, which carries a
custom vinyl cover that's been color-matched to the bodywork.
Nothing has been chopped or radically altered, and it even includes
original-style bumpers and a handsome hood ornament atop the shiny
chrome radiator shell. Fit and finish are not perfect, but
certainly presentable, particularly for a car of thiThis 1931
Chevrolet Coupe is a great rebuttal to all the complaints about
putting Chevy motors in early Fords. Instead of putting a Ford in
your Ford, why not get a Chevy in which to put your Chevy? Far less
common but every bit as good looking, this neat coupe is the answer
to the Chevy fan's wish for a great early cruiser with a classic
look.
Built to be driven and finished 37,618 miles ago, this tidy 5
Passenger 2 Door Coupe is a refreshing change of pace after looking
at Model As all the time. Sure, the look is similar, but the Chevy
guys did things a little differently and you can see it in the many
wonderful details that are unique to the Bowtie models. It's
covered in handsome maroon paint that captures the elegance of
these old cars, but puts a modern spin on it with a bit of metallic
and a monochromatic look that works quite well. All the features
that charm us on these old cars are still here, including the
graceful fenders, neat visor over the windshield, and a
rear-mounted spare, which carries a custom vinyl cover that's been
color-matched to the bodywork. Nothing has been chopped or
radically altered, and it even includes original-style bumpers and
a handsome hood ornament atop the shiny chrome radiator shell. Fit
and finish are not perfect, but certainly presentable, particularly
for a car of this vintage that isn't a fiberglass reproduction, and
attention to detail means that it'll always attract a crowd when
you park it.
The interior is equally well finished. Clever use of modern
components gives it an updated functionality, including the cloth
bucket seats up front and comfortable bench in the rear. There's
also R134a A/C (needs service) that's subtly installed under the
wooden dash, a painted tilt column with a wood-rimmed steering
wheel, and a column shifter that frees up valuable floor space in
the compact coupe. Beautiful Stewart Warner gauges are fitted to a
custom instrument panel that's in the middle of the dash, just as
they were in 1931. For cruising comfort, a Pioneer AM/FM/Cassette
stereo was installed in the headliner, with speakers hidden
throughout the passenger compartment. Matching door panels offer a
simple look with nicely integrated door handles and the trunk is
fully upholstered and houses the battery.
As I mentioned, this Chevy has traditional Chevy V8 power in the
form of a nicely detailed small block 350. A few chrome dress-up
items add some sparkle under the louvered hood, punctuated by
finned M/T valve covers and a long open-element air cleaner. It has
a few performance-enhancing upgrades like a Demon 4-barrel on top
of an aluminum intake, along with a custom dual exhaust system with
chambered mufflers. The front suspension is a Corvair-style setup,
and punctuated with power rack-and-pinion steering, plus four-wheel
disc brakes. In back you'll find a C3 Corvette-style rear end
set-up, so this vintage coupe feels far more up-to-date than it
looks, which is entirely the point. The undercarriage was made for
driving, so it's not super shiny or detailed, but it also means
that you'll never think twice about turning the key and heading out
on the road. And those handsome 15-inch five-spoke wheels look
suitably tough, particularly with fat 205/75/15 front and 235/75/15
rear Uniroyal Tiger Paw white-letter radials that fill the fenders
perfectly.
This great little Chevy does everything well and stands out because
it's not cut from the same cloth as all the other '31s out there.
After all, what's more appropriate than a Chevy with a Chevy in it?
Call today!
s vintage that isn't a fiberglass reproduction, and attention to
detail means that it'll always attract a crowd when you park
it.
The interior is equally well finished. Clever use of modern
components gives it an updated functionality, including the cloth
bucket seats up front and comfortable bench in the rear. There's
also R134a A/C (needs service) that's subtly installed under the
wooden dash, a painted tilt column with a wood-rimmed steering
wheel, and a column shifter that frees up valuable floor space in
the compact coupe. Beautiful Stewart Warner gauges are fitted to a
custom instrument panel that's in the middle of the dash, just as
they were in 1931. For cruising comfort, a Pioneer AM/FM/Cassette
stereo was installed in the headliner, with speakers hidden
throughout the passenger compartment. Matching door panels offer a
simple look with nicely integrated door handles and the trunk is
fully upholstered and houses the battery.
As I mentioned, this Chevy has traditional Chevy V8 power in the
form of a nicely detailed small block 350. A few chrome dress-up
items add some sparkle under the louvered hood, punctuated by
finned M/T valve covers and a long open-element air cleaner. It has
a few performance-enhancing upgrades like a Demon 4-barrel on top
of an aluminum intake, along with a custom dual exhaust system with
chambered mufflers. The front suspension is a Corvair-style setup,
and punctuated with power rack-and-pinion steering, plus four-wheel
disc brakes. In back you'll find a C3 Corvette-style rear end
set-up, so this vintage coupe feels far more up-to-date than it
looks, which is entirely the point. The undercarriage was made for
driving, so it's not super shiny or detailed, but it also means
that you'll never think twice about turning the key and heading out
on the road. And those handsome 15-inch five-spoke wheels look
suitably tough, particularly with fat 205/75/15 front and 235/75/15
rear Uniroyal Tiger Paw white-letter radials that fill the fenders
perfectly.
This great little Chevy does everything well and stands out because
it's not cut from the same cloth as all the other '31s out there.
After all, what's more appropriate than a Chevy with a Chevy in it?
Call today!