Vehicle Description
1939 Chevrolet Master Coupe
With its wind-swept design and classic good looks, the Chevrolet
coupe series has always been a rare and highly desirable line of
cars. Not surprisingly, gear heads, customizers and all but 80
years' worth of dedicated fans have elevated it to one of hot
rodding's greatest cultural icons.
Racing into our Hallowed Halls and for consignment, this custom
built, a 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe street rod is truly masterful
in every way. A very well-built piece in the grand old-school
tradition, it maintains a stock appearance with just the right
exterior touches to suggest there is more at work here than meets
the eye, and it does not disappoint. All steel and a 350ci V8 how
can you go wrong?
Exterior
This Chevy's rounded sheet metal was expertly prepared for the
car's highly polished orange base coat , then clear coat finish,
which is highlighted with all sparse chrome and brightwork. The
curved V styled horizontal ribbed front grille is flanked by large
fender mounted bullet style headlights and is very representative
of the design of this car. In these prewar years, fenders were
still king with the running board attaching them, but they were
beginning to integrate into the body shell especially on the back.
The roofline is nicely rounded and glass is lightly tinted. Open
cowl sides are just below a fiberglass hood with a scoop peeking
out of the top, the original steel hood is also painted and comes
with a car but has no opening for the scoop. On the rear we see 2
long thin horizontal teardrops which are frenched into the smooth
rounded over pontoon-esque rear fenders. A shiny curved bumper
frames the bottom and just below chromed flared exhaust tips are
looking upward slightly from under the rear roll pan. Beautiful 14-
inch chrome American Racing Torque Thrust wheels are in front, and
larger 15-inch Torque Thrust wheels are on back. The front wheels
are wrapped by 195/70R14 front tires and the rear wheels are
wrapped by 235/70R15's. From its scooped hood behind the V styled
shiny grille to the snazzy chrome tips on the rear this car is a
shining example of the 39 bowtie Master hot rod coupe.
Interior
A newer car donated the bucket seats and these are showing nicely
in bone tinted leather with some buttoned panels in the inserts,
high backs and headrests. On the outer sides of these chairs are
custom door panels also making use of the bone tinted buttoned
leather. The original cranks and knobs are within this leather
field. In back is a carpeted storage area stretching from side to
side. Fronting what is a warm wood burl lacquered custom dash, is
an orange tilt column topped with a rally style wood rimmed
steering wheel. This turns the front wheels with power steering.
Behind the wheel is an orange painted steel dash top. The dash
front has a beautiful slab of lacquered burl which is loaded with
warm cream face vintage looking gauges with brass bezels stretching
entirely across the dash. Vents are in the burl as well and an
aftermarket AM/FM/Cassette radio is residing here too. On to the
floors, which have very nice medium green carpeting. The headliner
in white cloth with stitched panels. Heads up!
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a 350ci V8. It has dual Edelbrock 4-barrel carbs
and a supercharger so there is plenty of power. On the back is a
TH400 3-speed automatic using power rearward to a 10 bolt rear
axle. Headers and a glass pack style exhaust are on. This mill is
highly polished and has nice matching orange wiring for some added
interest all inserted into a black engine bay. We note a polished
AC compressor is bolted to the mill but there are no lines,
evaporator or other supporting components.
Undercarriage
Looking underneath, we see an absolute and total restoration with
jet black suspension, black undercoated steel for the floor pans
and rockers, and an orange painted driveshaft and rear axle. A nice
job under here with independent coil springs providing the front
end suspension, and new leaf spring rear suspension are seen as
well as 4-wheel power disc brakes for a quick stop.
Drive-Ability
Just a pleasure to drive as it started immediately, and ran like it
was going out of style. This car steers smoothly, shifts easily,
and gives me a big car ride feel, even though all the while I'm
inside a 2 door. The AC is not working as the compressor is not
hooked up as mentioned earlier.
As close to hot rodding nirvana as we dare go, this Master coupe is
truly standing by its name, masterfully restored, and deluxe in its
fit, finish and power...Master Deluxe with a smile he says. Orange
ya glad you read this?!
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.
