Vehicle Description
1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
The Chevrolet Deluxe was a trim line of Chevrolet automobiles,
marketed from 1941 to 1952, and was the volume sales leader for the
market during the 1940s. The line included, at first a 4-door
sedan, but grew to include a fastback 2-door "aerosedan" and other
body styles. The 1941 Chevrolet was the first generation that
didn't share a common appearance with Chevrolet trucks, while the
Chevrolet AK Series truck did share common internal components.
For consignment an updated, slightly rodded, chromed, rounded form
looking like the original 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe. An
updated engine, interior, suspension, along with tastefully
retaining some original charm from the factory, this car is a fine
mix of many contributors, some new parts, and all wrapped up in the
original body styling. Might I say a wolf in sheep's clothing? Read
on bowtie fans!
Exterior
Looking at these curvaceous metal lines we are about to dive into
the deep end of the visual pool which is draped in Forest Green. It
is looking fab, and to add to it, there is plenty of chrome
trimmings, all in very nice condition. A single front grille in
chrome frames the lower front of this car, and just below hangs a
bumper that grips tight with the front and body curve as it wraps
around the front quarters. Just above the grille is a nice
cloisonne Chevrolet badge with a bowtie in blue, and this paves the
way for the hood mounted rocket ornament. Noted this is a split
hood so be careful kids when closing it. Staring at the sides of
this big slabbed auto, we see well minded gaps, and some nice
chrome which encircles the lower greenhouse, wraps the windows,
creates a front fender to mind door trim spear, and trims the lower
rockers. A rounded rear fender continues the smooth line and has a
chrome panel on its leading edge which attaches to the rocker trim.
Even the lower part of the fuel filler door is trimmed. Badging is
in chrome also, and in the style of your grandmother's handwriting.
On back more beautiful sculpted round forms for the back of the
fenders, a nice trunk key winged trim, and another form fitting
rear chrome bumper. Just below dual exhaust tips, in chrome peek
out "from-undah". American Racing wheels in vintage style with gray
spokes and chromed centers adorn all 4 corners.
Interior
More of the mixture of the original manufacturer's concepts, with
lots of new add ons and upgrades. Listen up! Starting with the door
panels which use a vertical textured broadcloth which is topped on
the sills by body matching green paint. On the bottoms is smooth
gray vinyl, and more trimmings which curve throughout the panel to
frame the black door pull/armrests, opener lever and window crank.
Moving inside we note late model gray velour buckets in high back
form. The driver's seat is power actuated, and all have nice form
bolsters on their sides to keep you in the seat. A custom
fabricated center console runs from the similar styled rear split
bench with a fold down central armrest, to the dash. This houses
the automatic shifter and rises to the dash with an inserted
aftermarket Alpine digital AM/FM/CD/MP3 capable radio, and a
stainless woven pattern mounted storage tray. Just above is a trio
of gauges which hang from the original styled dash. Speaking of
which it is still adorned with all that vertical chromed ribbing,
trimmings and knobs which look snappy in their gray painted metal
background. In front of the driver remains the original circular
cluster made famous by Chevy, as well as a column mounted
tachometer just behind the wood rimmed rally style wheel. Floors
are immaculate in their back carpeted rubber above matted state,
and the headliner is a beautifully installed light gray felting
complete with the stitched panels.
Drivetrain
A pop of the hood and we are in bowtie heaven, only in its black
painted form for the entire engine by which is highly detailed and
worth a look see. Here we have a 1966 passenger car 327ci V8,
(stamping code HCR: 1966 passenger car, 327ci V8, 275hp 4bbl),
bathed in Chevrolet engine block red. On either topside are 1972
Corvette 350 heads. These are covered with shiny Edelbrock valve
covers. On top is an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor which is topped
by a chromed air cleaner cover. Nice matte black Sanders headers
snake downward from either side, and plenty of bolt ons are
chromed, or are in nice supple rubber covered form. On back is a
Chevrolet Camaro TH350 automatic transmission. The open rear axle
is courtesy a 57 Chevy.
Undercarriage
As consigner states, "pleasing to the eye" and he ain't kidden'! It
is very pleasing, with a new fuel tank, all shiny black extremely
clean and solid surfaces and framing. Floorpans look great, and
copper brake linings snake through this environment. These feed
rear drum brakes, and now front disc braking. Body hangers are very
solid with no rust in sight.
Drive-Ability
This 50s baby fired right up and sounded as good as it looks! It
drove the test track like a dream with plenty of acceleration to
propel all that big steel forward. Braking was sufficient and
unbiased. All functions were working just swimmingly, a pleasure to
drive!
A piece' de resistance for any bowtie fan, all buttoned up and
ready to roll with nary an effort but the turn of a key. No
wrenching or bodywork, or the druthers of any restoration. Just
some regular maintenance and show up to a meet every now and again
to pick up your big trophy...BOOM!!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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.
