Vehicle Description
1951 Chevrolet Styleline Special
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 much like the original 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Special. 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 a
pool which is draped in a mix of Aspen Green and white. It is
looking fab with a beautiful patina finish and to add to it, there
is plenty of chrome trimmings, all in a slightly less patined
finish. A multi-bar stacked 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 red, and this paves the way for the hood
mounted rocket ornament. Covering the passengers is a bulbous roof
bathed in white and looking good against the green. Staring at the
sides of this big slabbed auto, we see well minded gaps, and some
nice chrome which encircles the upper greenhouse, 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
the back more, beautiful sculpted round forms for the back of the
fenders, a nice trunk winged trim above the keyhole, and another
form fitting rear chrome bumper. Just below dual exhaust tips, in
chrome peek out "from-undah". 15" Aspen Green steel wheels with
more patina adorn all 4 corners and are wrapped in medium width
whitewall radials.
Interior
A compliment to the exterior green, a swing of the doors and we see
a mixture of soiled ivory broadcloth and taupe carpet working
together with faded black paint paint along with a green checked
pattern for the arm rest and chrome for the door actuator and
window crank. For the passengers, a long duo of comfortable
benches, utilizing a snazzy green and ivory checked broadcloth, and
even a smooth covered seat tub in this pattern. This front seat
shows fading of the material as well as soiling and a tear on the
driver's lower cushion and has a split back for easier access to
the rear seat, which is finished like the front and looks in fine
shape. All this floats in a sea of taupe carpeting that presents
with frayed edges at the door thresholds. Fronting this seating
area is an original gray dash in its all metal jacket form. We see
a rounded dash top that slightly overhangs the dash front where all
the action is with the circular gauges, vertical chromed ribbing
that disguises the airflow sliders and radio, and plenty of knobs
and pulls with nicely aged cream bakelite toppers. On the dash top
is a round insert and down low is a trio of black face aftermarket
gauges. Above, more checked green and ivory cloth for the headliner
just in perfect condition.
Drivetrain
Under the hood things never looked so good, within Aspen Green and
black painted bay is a consignor stated fresh 350ci crate V8
courtesy of Jegs. This has been fitted with a mild cam and topped
with ported aluminum heads from Summit Racing. Feeding theproper
amount of air and fossils is a Summit Racing intake manifold and
4bbl Holley carburetor. A 12-volt alternator hangs off the block,
other accessories present well and supple hoses finish off the bay.
Sending the power to the 1987 Monte Carlo SS 10 bolt rear axle is a
TH350 with a shift kit.
Undercarriage
Up on the lift this car shows nothing to be ashamed of as it's all
sprayed black with little to no surface rust, solid frame, floor
pans and toe kicks, wheel wells and underpinnings. However, we do
note some invasive rust on the inner rocker panels. Independent
coil springs with tubular control arms are the suspension for the
front, and leaf springs for the rear, and our consignor notes that
the suspension has been lowered 2". Disc brakes are on in the front
and drums bring up the rear, and not to forget the exhale, we note
dual exhaust snaking its way rearward with a pair of Smithy
mufflers.
Drive-Ability
This car started immediately and idled to the point where we had to
see if it was actually running! Off to the test track where it ran
just swimmingly, smooth acceleration, bias free panic stopping, and
not a lot of body roll when being pushed just a bit. A fine cruiser
with the low and slow look in which all functions save for the
horn, tail lights and rear signal lights were working properly.
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!!
14JJ127175
14-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
J-1951
J-Special
127175-Sequential Unit Number
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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
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