Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present this 1948 Chevrolet
Fleetmaster top-of-the-line 'Fleetline' Country Club 2 Door
Aerosedan 5 passenger Fastback with upgraded 'Fleetweave'
broadcloth upholstery, adjustable front seat, robe cords, dome
light, clock, deluxe steering wheel, electric luggage compartment
light, deluxe in dash heater amp; defroster, deluxe push button
radio, hubcaps, wheel trim rings, white sidewall tires, amp; its
216.5 CID Thriftmaster 6 cylinder engine.1948 was the first year
Chevrolet was selected as the Official pace car of the Indianapolis
500 race and this particular example is a top-of-the-line
Fleetmaster 'Fleetline' with the very rare dealer installed
'Country Club' trim option consisting of a wood grained applique
with this factory authorized dealer installed option offered as
competition to Ford's Sportsman. CHASSIS NO: FAA155Rare Country
Club trim optionOriginal 'Lake Como Blue Metallic' color
paintAppealing streamlined designReady to be enjoyed in a
collection or on the road216 cid six-cylinder engine, 83 HP,
three-speed manual transmission, coil spring independent front
suspension, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs,
four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes, rear-wheel drive; wheelbase:
116First popularized in the 1940s, fastback coupes became all the
rage when automobile production resumed after a victorious WWII. As
a sub-series of the Fleetmaster full-size line, the Fleetline
re-debuted in 1946 as both a very sleek two-door fastback Aerosedan
and a four-door sedan Sportmaster. By 1948, the car had undergone
very few changes, most notably a center support pillar in the
grille. The year 1948 proved to be the single highest production
year of Fleetline cars, with some 276,078 produced. The Aerodsedan
was 27% of total Chevrolet production in 1948, a low number. Unique
to the Aerosedan was the optional dealer-installed Country Club
wood trim. Manufactured by Engineered Enterprises of Detroit, this
was a rare option to see out and about on the street.This 1948
Chevrolet Fleetline Country Club Aerosedan Fastback is finished in
its correct factory 'Lake Como Blue Metallic' color on the hood,
fenders, and roof, along with correct ash and mahogany wood panels.
The dealer-installed Country Club wood trim presents
extraordinarily well and offers a striking touch to the streamlined
design. Its roof is lower than other Fleetline models of the day
and comes with a split front windshield and louvered rear window
shade. The body sits on wide whitewall tires that come with
Chevrolet dog dish hubcaps.The cabin features tan cloth upholstery
on the front and rear bench seats with a color-matched headliner,
door and side panel trim. The comfortable cabin comes with multiple
amenities including an analog clock, AM radio, clock, grab handles,
a dome light, and roll-up windows for all occupants. Instruments on
the dash include gas, temperature, battery voltage, oil pressure,
and a 100-mph speedometer. A classy ride thanks to its streamlined
design and dealer-installed Country Club package, this Aerosedan
will easily fit in with any pre- or post-war collection.
