Vehicle Description
1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster Sport Sedan
In the late 1940's a 4-door sedan was somewhat of a status symbol.
A larger car meant success, and a bigger family obviously would
cost more money, and you would need a larger vehicle to haul this
family around. So, for a mere 3 years, Chevrolet produced the
Stylemaster series, in a Coupe, Sedan and Woody Wagon. Low numbers
and high cost foiled this effort for 1949, so few examples remain,
most suffering the ravages of time, and weather.
For consignment, a 4-door sport sedan from the bowtie company in
1947 Stylemaster form. This car is in nice condition, has an inline
6 cylinder engine under the hood, a nearly new interior and bleeds
40's style. Showing nicely on the exterior thanks tobeing garage
kept, and having been used in 6 weddings and various parades andcar
shows, it runs well, and is a nice drivable car for someone who
likes the look of the late 40's motoring.
Exterior
Bathed in black paint is nice and shiny and mostly free from any
inclusions but we do note a matte black touch-up on the driver's
lower rear fender. Chrome trimmings remain bright and shiny, with
some early signs of fading on the chrome grille bars. Yellow
foglights have been added and flank small American flags hovering
in the center. Steel is straight and rust free for the body panels,
and the original charm of the rounded bulbous looking hood and
hanging side fenders with some chrome trimmings have been retained.
The running board is about to go away with the turn of the decade
it totally will, but this car still has small running boards
connecting the fenders which are highlighted by stainless
trimmings. Chevrolet badged dog dish moon caps are on all 4 corners
covering tan steel wheels and are wrapped in wide whitewall
tires.
Interior
A swing of the doors and we see the metal painted woodgrain door
sills which border smooth tan vinyl covered panels. These are
dressed to the nines with chrome cranks and actuators as well as
tan vinyl armrests. The seats tubs are the original and have tuck
and roll vinyl covering them in a clean coloring, and appear as
new. The front bench sits in a tub of smooth vinyl surround and has
a courtesy light on the back of this chair. A rear bench sports the
same pattern and appears to have never been sat in but does offer
plenty of legroom. Black carpet floods the floors, and it appears
as new and a tight tan headliner has been installed. Upfront a
brown metal dash is appearing original and looking nice and aged
with no real damage. Original gauges and horizontal ribbed
trimmings have some smaller knobs peppering the front panel. An
original bakelite dark brown 3 spoke steering wheel is large and in
front of the dash, and has a cloisonne embedded Chevrolet badge in
the center which has lost its color.
Drivetrain
In what appears to have been a restored engine bay lies a 216ci
inline 6-cylinder engine. The engine bay is clean and rust free and
shows well with the gray painted mill. A 1-barrel carburetor is
beneath the oil bath air cleaner setup, and a 3-speed transmission
is on back, with 4.11 rear gears for the axle. Wiring appears to be
updated as well.
Undercarriage
Patina and surface rust cover nearly every inch of the
undercarriage with the flooring and frame remains solid. No areas
of invasive rust are noted and the lower inside of the doors have
some surface that should be remedied before the rust becomes
invasive. Independent coil springs and leaf springs provide the
ride and drum brakes are seen on all 4 corners. Single exhaust is
noted and presents with only minor surface rusting on the
pipes.
Drive-Ability
She started right up and ran smoothly. For a large car, it
accelerates nicely, and has decent brakes for drums. A fine
experience.
Despite some minor exterior faults, this car presents nicely on the
body front, fit and finish are good, and engine and engine bay have
been addressed in an earlier restoration. TLC will bring that
exterior right back up to snuff, and you will be able to pile your
family in and go for a Sunday drive...Remember those??
14EJK25788
14-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
E-1947
J-Stylemaster
K-November Build
25788-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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.
