Vehicle Description
Look through our inventory and you'll see plenty of 1940 Fords, but
oddly, not nearly as many Chevrolets. The big two have been duking
it out since the mid-20s, and if your tastes run to the pre-war
era, you owe it to yourself to take a good look at this gorgeous
1940 Chevrolet Master Sedan Streetrod. Neatly built with a 350 V8
motor and a lot of comfort and convenience items, this is the
perfect rod for the person who loves to drive.
The red paint was expertly applied at the time of this '40s
extensive restoration several years ago, and on the curvaceous body
it looks great, bringing out the details and giving it a nice glow
out in the sunlight. The body is OEM steel that hasn't been chopped
or modified in any way. And why would you? The Master is already
one of the most handsome cars of the era, with tidy proportions,
cool faired-in headlights, and a timeless profile. Bodywork is
solid, with a lot of extra care used on the final finish, and even
though there are some signs of use today, this is a very
presentable driver that still turns lots of heads. That means tons
of pre work was done right when it was finished several years back,
and there was an expert behind the paint gun to lay it down so
beautifully. Again, it shows it's age a bit, but with the employ of
a skilled detailer to complete a cut-and-polish detail, lots of
life could be restored to look good for years to come. A few custom
liberties were taken, specifically the low-profile side mirrors,
deleted bumpers fore and aft, and blue-dot taillights. Is mostly
de-trimmed as well, although the brightwork on the hood, in the
center of the V'd windshield, and on the iconic horizontal grille
was left alone and we love the contrast that little bit of bling
provides.
You couldn't ask for a better place to spend some time than the
comfortable two-tone interior. Designed with red and light beige
fabric, the presentation and level of comfort inside the cabin is
first rate, and even though the patterns may seem a bit dated, it's
all still very presentable. Up front the bench seat features
red-and-white upholstery, the backseat area was upholstered to
match, and there's plenty of room for your larger friends. There's
also Vintage A/C, an AM/FM/Cassette head unit, and a modern
two-spoke steering wheel mounted atop a late-model column that
gives the driver even more room behind the wheel. The original dash
was painted two-tone to match and uses VDO gauges for a cool effect
against the finish, and things like the A/C vents and controls are
nicely integrated underneath. The massive trunk has been finished
with matching carpets and side panels and houses a couple big
speakers for the stereo system. If you're going cross-country, this
is definitely the car to take.
Cruising is easy thanks to the 350 V8 motor under the hood that's
running great. Making plenty of horsepower, it moves the slick
Chevy with authority that the original inline-six could never
manage. With a 4-barrel carburetor and performance intake,
long-tube headers, an updated ignition, and an updated wiring
harness, it's a reliable powerplant that's also a party on the
road. There's enough chrome and detail on the engine to make
opening the hood an event, and thanks to a TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission, it handles the power from the small block without
issue and cruises effortlessly. Out back there's a 10-bolt rear end
with highway-friendly gears, and the front suspension is an
independent Mustang II style setup with rack and pinion steering.
There are also updated shocks and springs, and thanks to power
front disc brakes, driving this steel '40 is an absolute dream.
Long-tube headers feed into a dual exhaust that features Flowmaster
mufflers, and the low rumble is absolutely fantastic at almost
every rev point. Classic Cragar SS wheels wear 235/60/14 front and
255/60/15 rear radials that really fill the big wheel wells and
finish the look.
This awesome '40 Chevy is a great show and go cruiser that'll make
you smile every time you see it. Call today!