Vehicle Description
1935 Chevrolet Master 2 Door Sedan
Got wood? Well, not in 1935 you didn't. This was the first year
that the Chevrolet Master did not include wood in its construction,
instead opting for all steel in a one piece "turret top." According
tophilarego.com, "it's Fisher's, (as in Body by Fisher), attempt to
get you to associate their cars with safety and defense, even
though a turret is either a cylindrical architectural feature or a
rotating gun installation.". "What's that have to do with the roof
of a car?" you ask? Nothing! Basically, the shape of the sheet
metal forming the roof of GM cars was slightly convex, (domed) for
rigidity."
For consignment, a 1935 Chevrolet Master 2 door sedan with a title
verified 1,765 actual miles showing on the title and sporting a
350ci V8, a Mustang II front end, and a sinister coat of matte
paint. This car would have been right at home on The Untouchables
and Elliot Ness would have a hard time catching the bad guys
driving this car, but this car is from California per our
consignor, not Chicago.
Exterior
The 1935 brochure boasted "longer wheelbase, roomier bodies" and
indeed, this grand car is large and tall and its humpback "luggage
locker" adds to the dimensions and girth. The fantastic two door is
dressed in matte black paint and if not for the red wheels, would
look not unlike the black and white images from early television.
Speaking of the wheels, these are 15-inch "artilliary style" wheels
with polished rim and dog dish caps, staggered width, and wearing
staggered size tires. Adding some more drama to the car is the
forward leaning hood ornament which is ambiguously part man, part
bird, but definitely winged. Torpedo marking lights ride the
outstretched front fenders while a pair of round taillights are
accompanied by a single stop light under the plate bracket. Dual
exhaust under the chrome bumper hint at some modification and
suicide style doors over a wide running board add to the unique
desirability. Imperfections include a rough spot and scratches in
the paint and some rust on the rocker panel.
Interior
Light blue mohair door panels retain original hardware and hold a
bit of patina mostly in the form of discoloration as they are
otherwise intact. Column tufted cloth bucket seats in front have
that living room welcoming feel, showing a bit of wear while the
rear bench in the same material, enveloped in a blue cloth cocoon,
has a nap inducing level of comfort. Definitely grandma's house. A
street rod type steering wheel fronts a clean black dash housing
white faced AutoMeter gauges just behind the column shifter. Back
to 1935 we go to the center where brown bakelite knobs are
accompanied by an epically cool original radio which now channels
Bluetooth capabilities! There's heat underneath along with black
carpet in fine condition with a puffy blue headliner up above. The
trunk contains a carpeted shelf and is relatively clean.
Drivetrain
The engine is clean and it should be, it's a new 350ci V8 with
polished valve covers and an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor on top.
The freshly rebuilt TH350 3-speed automatic transmission sends
power to the 10 bolt rear axle and brakes are configured as front
disc and rear drums. Headers are onboard to route the gases
rearward.
Undercarriage
Clean and dry underneath with minimal surface rust noted. The dual
exhaust runs through glasspack style mufflers before exiting via
chrome tips out back. Suspension consists of leaf springs in the
rear and the double wishbone configuration of the Mustang II front
end. Dear California, please export more cars to Classic Auto
Mall!
Drive-Ability
Get your Tommy guns, we're going for a ride, you dirty rats. This
is one soft interior and a pretty nice place from which to pilot
this reliable street rod. The V8 moves the car with adequate
acceleration and those wide tires provide good handling while the
disc brakes up front do their job. This is a well sorted car and
all functional items work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall
represents that these functions were working at the time of our
test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at
the time of your purchase.
Pssst! Hey buddy. Yeah you. Listen bub, word on the street is
you're looking for a new tin can, a new flivver. Well, we got just
the thing, see. It's a '35 Master with a V8. Yeah, that's right. A
V8. So how about you give it a looksie, check out the website for
the low down, see. What's a website? Look pally, don't waste my
time. Shake a leg and contact the boys at the mall. Don't be a
crumb, grab some cabbage and pick this tomato up before someone
else does, see. Now, make tracks!
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and
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Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends
in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
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