Vehicle Description
This '40 Chevrolet Special Deluxe is a true pre-WWII treasure that
celebrates the best vintage fantasies, right down to the whitewall
tires and year-correct motor. But as you look over this classic,
you'll also spot a few subtle upgrades, like the enhanced comfort
of leather interior. It all makes for an all-around solid vintage
motoring package.
A glossy black just seems to always look good on a pre-war coupe
like this. After all, this is Special Deluxe, and so it has the
high-class look of a tuxedo - especially with the classic
whitewalls. The shine loves to show off terrific elements, like the
shapely headlights that integrate into the curvy fenders. And this
one really has all the best true vintage details, like the
two-piece windshield, running boards, and alligator hood. Plus, the
era of WWII rationing wasn't in full effect, so these 1940 cars got
the best brightwork. You have the large artful grille, chrome
bumpers with triple overrides, two-piece wheel trim, and
full-length body trim. The total impression is stylish and
complete, but it's nothing that will make you too nervous to drive.
And as you look at the full package, you realize that this was
built to be a classic you can fully enjoy.
The interior keeps the classic style with just a touch of a modern
twist. The seats have a vintage-like pattern, but these ultra-plush
benches are now finished in a supple leather. There are nice
details, like the cool 1940 bow tie embroidery on the back and a
matching pattern on the door panels. Add in fresher carpeting, and
this makes for a nice place to spend some time. While there are
newer investments in this Chevy, the full atmosphere inside never
loses the vintage feeling. You have the art deco dash, classic
three-spoke steering wheel, and under dash heater. There are even
classic pieces we rarely see, like the fan attached to the steering
column and a working AM radio.
The engine bay looks exceptionally stock, right down to the oil
bath air cleaner. In fact, this 216 cubic-inch inline six decodes
to a year-correct motor. So over 80 years later, and it's believed
that you're still looking at the original powerplant! And the way
that this one fires up and runs today signals it has been under
good care for generations. These inline motors have a smooth
nature, and the column-shifted three-speed manual transmission
gives you proper control. The result is a strong-running classic
that's also quite fun to drive.
This is the vintage car fans who love a Sunday drive. So when
pre-war classic like this is up for grabs, you know you need to act
quickly to get it home. Call today!!!
