Vehicle Description
Now that a lot of us have kids and families, full-sized hot rods
are starting to make a lot of sense. Take this 1936 Chevy Master
Deluxe 2-door sedan for example: lots of room, a decent trunk, and
still carrying all the upgrades you'd want in your next rod. And
contrary to what you've been taught, some sedans look downright
awesome when given the full treatment.
Sleek and aerodynamic, this Master Deluxe was the top-of-the-line
Chevy in '36 and shows off its Art-Deco influences throughout, a
look that hasn't gone out of style and probably never will.
Finished in original red steel with traditional glass black fenders
and running boards, it's likely not this car's original color
combination but it does look right. The body is 100% GM steel (sans
fenders/boards) to capture the full-look, although there are a few
flourishes here and there, from the custom rear bumpers framing the
faired-in license plate to the late-model Cadillac taillights
frenched into the rear deck to the shaved front bumper. Fit and
finish are quite good, and the doors close with that distinctive
sound that only vintage cars demonstrate. Most of the original
trim's still in place, too, including the lovely waterfall grille,
hood trim, and scrolled door handles that look like miniature works
of art, even on a Chevy. Tinted glass all around makes it
comfortable inside and updates the look, and even the running
boards are trimmed properly so they're still usable as
intended.
The interior sticks with traditional hot-rodding style, offering
gray tweed upholstery, bucket seats up front, and the original
bench in back. More tweed covers the door panels and dash, offering
a vintage-looking pattern that's neither too ornate nor too plain,
and it all remains in outstanding condition thanks to tweed's
tendency to wear like iron. The original dash has been dressed up
with a billet gauge panel full of white-faced gauges from Classic
Instruments and a molded in Chevy Bowtie emblem in the center. A
leather-wrapped steering wheel on a tilt column looks awesome, and
for entertainment, there's a JVC AM/FM/CD stereo tucked under the
dash. The trunk is big enough to carry a surprising amount of
luggage on your next road trip, and is fully upholstered so you
won't be embarrassed when it's time to unload your gear. There's
even a space-saver spare, just in case.
The most critical ingredient in any rod is the powertrain, and this
Chevy delivers with a 350 cubic inch V8 that has been neatly wedged
between the flowing front fenders. Topped by an aluminum mid-rise
Edelbrock intake and a big Holley carburetor, it gives this vintage
sedan the moves of a muscle car. It's also neatly dressed with
plenty of chrome, a trick air cleaner, and contrasting red plug
wires that add some flash. A big Walker radiator keeps things cool
and that big cool can on the firewall looks a lot like a vintage
oil filter. Underneath you'll find a Mustang II front suspension
with rack-and-pinion steering and power disc brakes, so it drives
like a much more modern car. A TH350 3-speed automatic means
cruising is simple, and the dual exhaust system features big
mufflers for a mellow sound that doesn't get annoying on long
trips. Sparkling Cragar mag wheels contrast with the inky black
paint and wear staggered 195/70/14 front and 205/70/15 rear
tires.
A well-built rod that needs no excuses, this '36 Chevy combines
plenty of style and performance with the space to take the family
with you. Call today!