Vehicle Description
1934 Chevrolet Master 2 Door Sedan
The 1934 Chevrolet Master and Standard continued Chevrolet's
year-old practice of building two distinct series of cars on
different wheelbase lengths. The 1934 Chevrolet Master, in fact,
now measured 112 inches, two inches longer than the 1933 model. The
1934 Chevrolet Standard model remained at 107 inches. Both models
retained six-cylinder power, but modifications to the Master's
206-cubic-inch engine boosted horsepower from 65 to 80. The
Standard series repeated 1933's 181-cubic-inch 60-horsepower
engine. Chevrolet's big news this year was adoption of
"Knee-Action," the sealed Dubonnet type of independent front
suspension. Standard equipment on the Master series would not be
offered on Standard models for a few more years. Master models,
while retaining the previous year's styling theme, looked heavier
than their 1933 counterparts - which they were, by some 225 pounds,
about 60 pounds of which was due to the Dubonnet "knees". Three
horizontal hood louvers replaced the doors used in 1932-33, and
wheels were reduced in size to 17 inches. Free Wheeling was
optional on Master models only. The Standard line was expanded to
five body styles. Prices were raised by $40 on Standard models and
as much as $100 on the Master series. Production increased by 29
percent, with the Standard coach scoring the biggest gain. The
two-door 1934 Chevrolet Master coach outsold every other 1934.
For consignment, this nice award winning popular seller from the
Chevrolet camp. This 2-door 1934 design with an extra-long body and
rear window, canvas top, and cowled hood, running boards and early
design, it's truly a gangster car. It received many awards in a
short time after its 1986 professional restoration, including a
VCCA win as well as a AACA JR award. Lacquer based maroon paint for
the body and black for the fenders and running boards, and bright
red steel spoked wheels to finish things off. Some time in the
1990's the car was put into storage and has seen very little
daylight since. Now fresh from long term storage and gracing the
West wing of our Hallowed Halls is the most popular Chevrolet of
1934!
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Exterior
Fresh from long term storage and the beneficiary of a comprehensive
restoration in 1986, this exterior is showing with the miles deep
Oxblood Maroon paint job still retaining its shine and luster. Some
light chipping, staining, and dulling is noted but nothing that
detracts from the overall styling and beauty. Black running boards
with their clean rubber toppers fill the space between the
artistically swept black front and rear fenders. 2 doors are seen,
the front two are hinged at the firewall and are dressed with
curved door handles in chrome on the exterior. Up front is a
chromed dressed shield style grille within a maroon corral, which
retains a wonderful shine. Single headlights flank the grille and
are attached with a post that mounts to the corral. Also, a simple
bumper is seen on the front and rear of this car. The long cowled
hood sports a trio of stainless trimmed louvered vents on either
side, and covers the restored engine bay, all the while butting up
tto the radiator cover up front. The roof is a canvas panel and is
in near showroom condition. Contrasting red steel wire spoked
17-inch wheels are all around and are wrapped in wide whitewall
tires which are 5.25/5.50x17 in size.
Interior
Cleanly restored with Lebaron Bonney tan broadcloth coverings all
over including the door panels, and overstuffed interior buckets
and bench. These buckets for the front have large tuck and roll
panels, and prestige with buttons and piping in tan. This is the
same for the rear bench which has side arm rests like a couch, and
no tears or rips. More tan mohair is on for the inside pillar
covers and the headliner. Up front is the original restored dash in
black with a small inset area of wood veneer highlighting the top
arches of the dash. More wood makes an appearance in the half moon
inserts facing the driver and passenger. The driver's holds the
original Art Deco style AC gauges and to the lower left we see the
scarcer than hen's teeth factory installed AM radio. The
passenger's wood insert is the glovebox and dash central holds yet
more wood with bakelite knobs and the ignition switch. A black
Bakelite steering wheel fronts the dash. Floating this interior is
clean black rubber matting up front and in the rear we see deep
pile light beige carpeting. We note the optional heater hanging
under the passenger side of the dash and craning our necks skyward
reveals a water stained and split seamed tan mohair headliner.
Drivetrain
A clean, mean and steel gray inline 6-cylinder engine is within the
engine bay, under the cowling hood. A 206.8ci engine it is and has
a single 1-barrel carburetor on the side. A 3-speed manual
transmission is attached to the back sending power to the 4.11
geared rear axle.
Undercarriage
Very little surface rust on the glossy black floor pans, frame and
body hangers with no invasive rust to be seen underneath. Also,
there are a few areas which have an excess of grease buildup from
years of greasing maintenance being covered by road dirt. Road dirt
is present on most of the suspension parts which include leaf
springs all around, and mechanical drum brakes on all 4
corners.
Drive-Ability
While complete and intact, long term storage does have a tendency
to cause issues with fuel systems so we did not try to start this
old bowtie.
Certainly rust free, just with a need for some mechanical TLC on
the drivetrain, brakes and suspension merely from sitting. Charming
lines throughout and the interior is like new tan mohair all
around. A survivor if you will, right out of the gangster era with
awesome Art Deco styling.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
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.
