For Sale: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Woody Station Wagon

The Series DK Fleetmaster was introduced as the top trim level model in the 1946 Chevrolet range, along with the lower level Series DJ Chevrolet Stylemaster. The Fleetmaster, which replaced the "prewar" Chevrolet Special Deluxe, was powered by a 216.5 cu in (3.5 L) Straight-six engine driving through a 3 speed manual transmission. It was offered in 2-door Town Sedan, 4-door Sport Sedan, 2-door Sports Coupe, 2-door Convertible and 4-door Station Wagon models. A Fleetline sub-series was available as the 2-door Aero Sedan and 4-door Sport Master Sedan, both of which featured "fastback" styling and additional triple moldings on all fenders.

For consignment, a 1948 Fleetmaster "Woody Wagon". This beauty is the factory steel and wood, and has been restored to the fullest. It has plenty of room with 3 rows of seats and the original 216.5 I-6 cylinder engine and all working functions except the clock. Tic Tock!

Exterior
A high domed hood and pontoon style front fenders with a curved grille, lead the way on this original beauty. The chromed grille is a horizontal ribbed slight V shape, and gets wider as your eye moves down on the grille ending at the bumper which is also shiny and bright. Chromed shiny rocker trim can be seen flanking on either side, which from the side view shows off this wonderfully elongated rounded english wheel-esque front and rear fenders, all bathed in Oxford Maroon. This also shows up on the roof, which is just above the split front windshield. Aft of the bulbous fenders the wood begins and has been fully restored showing in correct ash and mahogany trimmings and three dimensional inset panels. A beautifully curved rear roofline seamlessly melts into the rear upper swing up window frame in wood, and lower bottom hinged door all for easy access to the storage compartment. Hanging off of the back gate is a full metal maroon painted chromed edge spare tire covering. It has a single round tail light on stalks on either side, and below is a shiny split round the corner bumper nice and wide. Wide whites by Firestone are wrapping Oxford Maroon wheels with moon caps that have a red Chevrolet badge in the center.

Interior
The doors are simply beautiful with mahogany book matched veneer panels covering the straight rust free steel of the doors. Here we shiny actuators and cranks with a wood inserted knob, and a simple vinyl covered armrest. Sipping inside I'm greeted with a faux wood painted on dash and it shines like a crazy diamond. Not just from the lacquered faux graining, but also from the chrome in Art Deco form that covers the dash in horizontal ribbing and rectangular gauges with 2 large round gauges on either side. Bakelite knobs and pulls also pepper this dash and give it a warm cozy feel. Speaking of warm and cozy, the benches are beautifully covered in pristine naugahyde dyed brown. You have 3 to choose from where the second row is more like a porch bench with its curved metal arms and naugahyde seat. There is also a 3rd row full bench seat to choose from and it is also pristine. Rubbed rubber floods the floors and more wood paneling in ash and mahogany continues for the interior. Above is a beautiful fairing strip ceiling with 90 degree wood struts holding it together and curving with the roofline. In back a small stowage area and the interior of the gate is lined with wood and metal ribs to protect the wood. A wonderful warm presentation in Art Deco and naugahyde with lots-o-chrome.

Drivetrain
Under that large domed hood is a fully restored engine bay is thecorrect and original 216.5ci inline 6 cylinder mill. It is topped with a 1-barrel carburetor which resides under an oil bath air cleaner system. The block and valve covering are bathed in pristine battleship gray paint. New wiring and hoses abound, and this has a 3-speed manual transmission with overdrive on back. The rear axle is a 4.11. All is looking fab under this woody's hoody.

Undercarriage
Obviously with the previously described parts to this car it was undertaken by a passionate and talented builder, and underneath is no exception. Solid framing and floor pans, all painted black, with nice rockers and body hangers. Independent coil spring front and leaf spring rear suspension is on, and drum brakes are on front, and rear. Battleship gray is painted on the stamped steel floors and black painted framing is supporting this car with structural ease and integrity.

Drive-Ability
Not only a looker, but on the test track it can be deemed a cooker too! Great smooth acceleration, effortless manual shifting, and good handling for a large wood embellished weighty car. All functions save for the clock were in working order, and I'd have to say A plus for the drive-ability section.

A very nice and meticulous build with a full list of documentation which reads like a who's who of quality automotive manufacturing. Plenty of attention to detail, and a very nice interior. All you need to do it turn the key and load up the fam and yup can officially yell ROAD TRIP!

5FKJ46253

5-Kansas City, MO Assy Plant
F-1948
K-Fleetmaster
J-October Build
46253-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

STYLE 48 1062-1948 Fleetmaster 8 Passenger Woody Station Wagon
BODY CL8366-Kansas City Body #
TRIM 149 2-Brown Naugahyde Vinyl
PAINT 382-Oxford Maroon

Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.