Vehicle Description
Now that a lot of us have kids and families, full-sized hot rods
are starting to make a lot of sense. Take this 1939 Chevrolet
Master Deluxe 2-door sedan for example: lots of room, a big trunk,
and carrying many of the upgrades you'd want in your next
streetrod. Thankfully, this Blue Metallic beauty has largely been
kept stock outside, so it retains all that's great about American
pre-war design, but with the added benefits of a comfortable modern
interior and punched-up drivetrain. Not a complete stocker, and
certainly not some over-the-top hotrodder either, this '39 manages
to straddle the fence perfectly, and the result is a very special
car indeed.
Sleek and aerodynamic even with its bulging fenders and classic
running boards, this Master Deluxe was the top-of-the-line Chevy in
'39 and shows off its Art-Deco influences throughout - a look that
hasn't gone out of style and probably never will. Finished in an
elegant Blue Metallic paint, a much more exciting shade than the
Cloisonne Maroon the car originally wore (assuming that we're
reading the paint code correctly), and although this exact color
wasn't on the 1939 palette, it's close enough to Regency Blue that
it might even satisfy the purists. it's pretty close to what it
might have worn when it was new, so it looks right. The body is
100% GM steel to capture the true full-fendered look, and there are
no custom parts, no shaved trim, and other than the wheels no
additions that detract from the original styling. Fit and finish
are quite good, as you might expect on a build with only 1,412
miles on the clock, and the doors close with that distinctive sound
that only vintage cars demonstrate. All of the original trim's
still in place, too, including the lovely vertical grille, hood
trim, and ornate door handles that look like miniature works of
art, even on a Chevy. Factory accessories like the turn signals on
the front fenders, hood trim, and third brake light out back add to
the show, and even the chrome bumpers are trimmed properly so
they're still usable as intended.
The interior sticks with traditional hot-rodding style, offering
black tweed-and-vinyl upholstery on the modern bucket seats up
front and original bench in back, including bright orange Bowtie
emblems in the seatbacks up front. The same tweed-and-vinyl
patterns cover the door panels, highlighted by bright orange piping
that matches the Bowtie in the seatbacks, while plush black carpets
below help insulate the cabin. A billet instrument panel was
installed ahead of the driver and filled with white-faced AutoMeter
gauges offering a vintage-looking pattern that's neither too ornate
nor too plain, and they do a great job keeping an updated
accounting on the Straight 6 under the hood. The dash was painted
Blue Metallic to match the exterior, and a back-up camera now sits
in a cubby behind blue felt covering, no doubt the former location
of an original speaker grille. A thick-wrapped steering wheel with
a blue Bowtie center cap looks awesome, while 5 manual gears are
managed via a tall 8-ball topped shifter that splits the front
buckets. The trunk is big enough to carry a surprising amount of
luggage on your next road trip and come equipped with a full-size
spare.
The most critical ingredient in any rod is the powertrain, and this
Chevy delivers performance via a swapped-in 235 cubic-inch Straight
6 that was borrowed from a 1959 Chevrolet, and it was neatly wedged
between the flowing front fenders. Topped by an Offenhauser intake
and dual single barrel carburetors, it gives this vintage sedan the
moves of a much younger car. It's also neatly dressed with a bit of
chrome and billet, dual air cleaners atop the carbs, and a polished
and finned valve covers atop the block that's further illuminated
with blue LED lights attached to the hood braces. A big radiator
keeps the engine running nice and cool, and all the accessories are
neatly organized and detailed enough to be shown off with great
pride. Underneath you'll find an upgraded front suspension with
power front discs brakes, while out back hangs a swapped-in S10
rear axle with 3.73 gears inside, so it drives like a much more
modern car. A 5-speed manual transmission means cruising is simple
and very fun, and the dual exhaust system features glasspack-style
mufflers for an amplified rumble that doesn't get annoying on long
trips. Sparkling American Racing Torque Thrust wheels enhance
pretty much and streetrod, and they're wrapped in 205/70/15 front
and 205/75/15 rear blackwall radials that fill the fenders
perfectly.
A well-built rod that needs no excuses, this '39 Chevy combines
plenty of style and performance with the space to take the family
with you, all at a very reasonable price. Call today!
