Vehicle Description
You stopped on this 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe sedan for the
exact same reason why we fell in love with it, too. There was a lot
invested to give it a terrific shine of nostalgia and an overall
time capsule presentation. And there's less than 550 miles on this
six-figure restoration, it's a true award-winner (just take a look
at the undercarriage!)
This pre-war Chevy makes a great first impression, and that all
starts with the paint. The Ridge Green and Cimarron Green two-tone
are colors that go together nicely. In fact, they were borrowed
from the 1941 color palette. It's this kind of thoughtfulness that
you'll see all around this car. In fact, they likely spared no
expense with a reported $142k invested in the restoration that was
completed in 2010. And when you pay for quality, it lasts. So the
colors strike that perfect balance of looking bold while also
delivering a deep enough tone to showcase its sophistication. The
shine also does a fantastic job of highlighting this Chevy's
rounded fenders and unique body curves. While this car has a better
luster than what Chevy could provide in '41, this is the kind of
bright presentation these classics have always had when you
pictured them in your mind. Rivaling the paint for shine is the
brightwork. It surrounds every piece of glass, runs the full length
of the car, and showcases the artful grille design. In fact, this
one looks terrific, right down to the detailed color-matched wheels
with pinstriping, factory wheel covers, and iconic whitewalls.
Inside it's been restored to look like a time capsule. The option
lists were a lot shorter in 1941, which gives this car an
uncluttered appearance of a simpler time. But that also means
you're going to really notice the details. The steering column is
uncomplicated with a big wheel to help make turning a breeze.
Behind it is just one stalk used to shift the manual transmission.
Despite this sedan's simplicity, the gauge cluster is quite
informative. It has info for the fuel, water temperature, oil
pressure, and voltage that are all surrounding the Art Deco
speedometer. Even the AM radio is still cranking out tunes. Because
this is a true 1940s car, there are the traditional chrome accents
on places like the doors, wheel, and the dashboard. Plus, the two
rows of benches feel like cushy couches. They paid attention to the
details, right down to the cloth of the seats and the striped
pattern. It feels so fresh, yet period-correct, that you know there
were all the right investments here.
Chevy's inline-six was the backbone of the company for decades, so
it's a welcomed sight under the hood. It looks fantastically stock,
right down to the oil bath air cleaner, but this one also has a
secret. It's actually a 235 cubic-inch unit that wasn't available
until after WWII. It's larger, more powerful, and provides even
greater torque. So it's the ideal upgrade that doesn't lose the
period-correct charm. The way the motor starts and runs reaffirms
the total investment in quality. And you'll love the control that
the three-speed manual transmission gives you over this classic
powerplant.
This is an AACA award-winning car, and you can see exactly why. The
sale even comes complete with the owner's manual, 1948 inspection
sticker, brochures, car cover, and more. You also get the original
bill of sale that show this was first sold almost 80 years ago only
about 30 miles from our showroom! So when such a special and
meticulously restored pre-war classic is up for grabs, you know you
need to act quickly to get it home. Call now!