price of about $1022. I think he got about one and one-half to two years use out of this one until it threw a rod. These old Chevies were ubiquitous when I was growing up in the Midwest. Filter Results. To my surprise, the Chevy brochures emphasized that the new 1946 models had no significant changes and were just like the Chevrolets made before the war. Here are even more reasons to choose us, And get Exclusive Deals, Inventory Updates, and News. I still have a book of coupons. The vehicles sold at Gateway Classic Cars are not new; they can Yes, there seem to have been rumors about cheapening even before the war, as shortages of critical materials meant that some parts were redesigned on the short-lived 1942 models. It was offered as a two-door sedan, four door sedan and a business coupe with a front seat only. You could cut through the tension with a knife . Those ultra-smooth color-matched inner walls funnel your attention to the detailed and tidy motor in the middle. Given its high sales volume, an all-new Chevy for 1941 was highly anticipated. Photographed in Fairfax, Virginia in May 2017. Prices on the Stylemaster ranged from $1,020 to $1,125; the Fleetmaster ranged from $1,130 to $1,600, and the Fleetline was priced at $1,165 for the aero sedan and $1,225 for the Sport Sedan. [1] There were no significant body alterations, however the radiator grille featured a vertical centre bar. 3. Which spilled right over to the SBC. But there was constant evolution too, just not revolution. By contrast my first house, a small flat-roof in a very modest part of south San Jose, built in the early seventies, had a comparatively huge garage. It's not just the vivid paint that will attract you to this 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster. Doesnt that suggest your memory is rather subjective? Among the interesting items is the economics of postwar production. Streetside Classics Fixed-price. [1], The 1947 Series 1500 EJ Stylemaster was little changed from its predecessor, the most notable visual difference being a new radiator grille with a more horizontal theme. (Fits: 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster Series) $29.99 $12.00 shipping 101 sold 41-48 Chevy Passenger Car Rear Tail Light Lamp Stainless Steel Trim Rim Bezels (Fits: 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster Series) $21.88 Only 3 left 1937-1948 Chevrolet Outside Sunvisor Fulton Style 2 Two Piece Windshield Cars (Fits: 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster Series) $509.99 Mopar and most of the independents (leaving aside K-F and the First by far with a postwar car Studebakers) made no style changes whatsoever to the holdovers after 46 and Ford only went to wider-spaced round parking lights which could just as well have been due to supply constraints. Place Date: 3/4/2023. Woody 1948 Chevrolet at the 32nd Annual Naples Depot Classic Car Show. The stance instantly tells you this 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster is the exact opposite of a barn find. Leat. It was offered in 2-door Town Sedan, 4-door Sport Sedan, 2-door . The Stylemaster was produced by Chevrolet from 1946 through 1948. The 40 with headlights partly melted into the fenders was a strange evolution. But that this cars dimensions fit neatly into a parking lot with cars 60 years newer is somewhat startling, even for those of us aware of this trend having taken place. In short, if you can do the welding and fab work yourself, a subframe swap is economical and works, with the right sub. charges to register the vehicle. No title. (*3) Except in the State of Kansas where remedies for certain implied warranties cannot be disclaimed. Sixteen days later, Chevrolet became the first GM division to resume production. 3514-TPA FULL SPECS Year 1946 Mileage 11310 Engine 8 Doors 2 Transmission Automatic Make Chevrolet Model Stylemaster Title Status -- Exterior Color Dark Blue Metallic Interior Color Gray DESCRIPTION This 1946 Chevrolet Stylemaster has the cool two-tone look of a thoughtful build. Beautiful and c . Dimensions themselves changed only modestly with this 1941 styling refresh wheelbase and overall length each edged up by about 3, width by about 1.5 and height shrank by a fraction of an inch. Missus have a bun in the oven and need dependable transportation? A passerby asked that question as I was taking the above photo timely, since I was transfixed by seeing a 1940s-era car in a modern setting. 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Listing ID: 26665 Description 1948 Chevy Stylemaster 4-Door Sedan. This interior appears as if it has been reupholstered, but is otherwise mighty original. in. Updates were somewhat more noticeable inside, with a modernized dashboard and upholstery. But I remember all different brands. Plus youd have the aftermath of the depression as an added incentive for maintaining the status quo. Search results: . The old ones look heavier than they are, while with new cars its the opposite. [Chevrolet Centennial, 1940s Edition], 'The Beast' Is Weird, Cool, and up for Sale, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. For example, even as late as 1946, meat supplies were rationed and we used ration coupons to buy the meat. There were carry-over drive trains and such, and the frames, chassis and bodies were just natural a evolution. Keating, Chevrolet had orders for more than one million cars and trucks at the beginning of 1947 (though undoubtedly many of those customers placed duplicate orders for Fords, Plymouths or others as well). The Series DJ Stylemaster was introduced as the base trim level model in the 1946 Chevrolet range, along with the top level Series DK Chevrolet Fleetmaster. Comes with rare working original RUCKSTELL TIP-TOE-MATIC 2-SPEED OVERDRIVE,. The similarity between these decades in even silhouettes (car to CUV) would sometimes make me idlily fantasize about taking my 2010 Highlander and slapping steelies with wide whites on it just to see how much it would ape the fastback styles of the 40s. Taking a tour around this Stylemaster, we can see some of the details that were significant at the time. So again, she HATED that car. GM, for all of its issues, was just catering to the audience. No problem at all glad you enjoyed the article! So it's a quality package that really lets you appreciate every curve as the light rolls evenly across the entire body. Please Note The Following Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Mi, HOT ROD. The item to the left of the steering column is a rubber-bladed fan, for either ventilation or defrosting. Very good original rust-free body and frame. I just happen to prefer objectivity over subjectivity. [2] As Holden had carried over the body tooling from its 1942 models, the Australian sedan differed from its US counterpart in having a different body with rear-hinged back doors and a larger trunk. This Windshield Gasket fits 1941-1948 Chevrolet Master Deluxe and Stylemaster models. Quality reproduction of the original timing gear cover for use on 1947-62 Chevrolet 6 cylinder engines including 216, 235 and 261 cubic inch models. These are only the few I could think of off the top of my head. 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster High Bidder: wbrasco Auction Type: Reserve Winning Bid: $27,000 (USD) End Date: 12/02/2022, 10:00 AM PST Location: Middleboro, Massachusetts Seller: deadman Private Party Engine: 327ci V8 Transmission: Automatic Odometer: 19,488 (Mi) Carfax: Not available View Comments Bid History 22 Bids Listing Views 7,289 Views (I was there but too small to remember the event.) Another factor was converting factories back to automobile production. They just couldnt keep up with a V8/Overdrive Ford/Mercury. The Stylemaster was an entry level trim model that ran from 1946-1948. Please choose to download one of the following options for an improved browsing experience: Chrome (Download ), Microsoft Edge ( Download ) or Mozilla Firefox ( Download ). All Rights Reserved. Weve discussed this topic before here at Curbside Classic that modern cars are dimensionally similar to those of the 1940s but viewing such a comparison in a random parking lot drove this point home for me. Being born in 1946; my earliest memories are those of riding, or rather standing behind the front seats holding onto the courtesy rope that was across the back of the two front seats. As for splash-oiler motors clunking and running rough, well, the Ford V-8 was far worse. There was no reason for GM to update the engine then had developed in 1937. yes! Classics on Autotrader is your one-stop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. [1], The Series DJ Stylemaster was introduced as the base trim level model in the 1946 Chevrolet range, along with the top level Series DK Chevrolet Fleetmaster. It barely fit our New Beetle, width-wise. Chevrolet produced 14,267 Chevrolet Stylemaster Business Coupe in 1946, with a base. How does this essay strike me? Gateway Classic Cars relies on [8] Australian production included a coupe utility, which was, like the sedan, produced in 1946, 1947 and 1948 models. It was essentially an updated 1942 Master Deluxe. $34,900 Private Seller CC-1624917 1946 Chevrolet Stylemaster This 1946 Chevrolet Stylemaster is a classic steel-bodied car with lots of upgrades! Features such as a more massive lower-appearing front end, wider, more massive body, and greater accent on horizontal lines show what Chevrolets design staff was aiming for. 1946 Chevrolet Stylemaster Listing ID: 93521 Click here to see more images and info! We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links. It was offered as a two-do, The Stylemaster was produced by Chevrolet from 1946 through 1948. Solid floors, trunk, rockers and body mounts. In '49 Chevrolet cars went to a 5 lug pattern 15" wheel with tires with tubes in them. One good way of tracking car dimensions is to look at garage sizes. 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Sedan Delivery (LHD) - 2020 Shannons Autumn Timed Online Auction 1,264 views Apr 23, 2020 9 Dislike Share Save Shannons Insurance 32.5K subscribers The 2020 Shannons. The above list, from GMs comprehensive guide to the cars engineering features (full pdf available here), highlights the new features for 41 Chevrolets, likely to be used as talking points by sales staff. $49,995 Dealership CC-1692687 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster Chevys frame looks a little willowy with no X-member and few cross members. Gateway Classic Cars and its affiliates ("Gateway Classic Cars") sells by or give us a call at (615) 930-0600 Share this Vehicle Print Window Sticker Description Features Documents Description STEEL BODY, 350CI MOTOR, 700R4 O/D TRANS, GREAT COLOR COMBO, LEATHER INTERIOR! It was replaced with a 49 Ford coupe with a 53 Ford souped-up Flathead V8 that suited him much better. any oral statements about the vehicle. Thanks! expectancy. Our 1947 featured car probably looked downright ancient 11 years later when these models rolled into Chevrolet dealers. In another change that took up less acreage, Chevrolet redesigned the front emblem. There no business more bottom line oriented than trucking. The purchaser is responsible for these Contact the advertiser about this 1957 Bel Air. In reality, they didnt need to make any changes at all, given the postwar surge in new car demand. Part Groups. own prior to purchase. All of the dealers had waiting lists or lotteries, and I think it was common knowledge that preferential treatment was given to some customers over others. As an old guy, I appreciate your details and history. Headlights were fully integrated into the fenders by 37 while it took Chevy until 41, for example. Chevrolets during the 1940s came in numerous body styles, including four different types of 2-doors a business coupe, a five-passenger sport coupe, the Fleetline Aerosedan, and our featured cars body style, which was called the Town Sedan. During the 1941-48 model years, 2-doors accounted for over two-thirds of total Chevrolet car sales, and the town sedan, with its streamlined looks and copious passenger room, was the most popular of these body styles. And that future was even longer, lower and wider. Not only were there changes analogous to a present-day midcycle facelift for 1947 but the 48s got a chrome split piece added to the grille seemingly for no other reason than to tell them apart from 47s. Significantly new than the old flatheads at Ford and Chrysler. Over a million 1941 Chevrolet passenger cars were produced overall, including 100,000 in just the first five weeks of production. Chevrolet advertised the new model as 'Big car quality at the lowest cost'. CONDITION CODE: #3+. the owner(s) for information about the vehicles. It was essentially an updated 1942 . [1], The Chevrolet Stylemaster was also produced by General Motors-Holden's in Australia. Free with trial. These year Chevrolet's came from the factory with a 6 lug 16" wheels and tires with tubes in them. Lots of hours were spent getting this beauty to look this good. Houston, TX 5 years at classiccars.com. The Ford V8 ran for 20 years and the Buick 8 that debuted in 1931 also ran for over twenty. Every car manufacturer is obliged to mark all its vehicles in this special format. J. Those names hung on for a while afterwards too. It would be 4 years until auto production resumed, in October 1946. And our current home, built in the twenties but with a 21st century detached garage, is wide but not very long, suitable for a RAV4 but not a 47 Chevy. Use Classics on Autotrader' intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car, classic truck, or hot rod. Im assuming these last cars sold at inflated prices but I havent investigated this yet. So yes, these cars have elements and aspects that started in the Depression and eve in the 1920s. Well, this is it. Cars such as this from the immediate post-World War II period managed to be both new and old simultaneously even though they represented the newest cars available, customers were eagerly awaiting completely different designs that would point to a brighter future. (*2) Except in the State of Kansas where certain warranties implied by law are not disclaimed. Selling as abandoned storage, not running but very complete. Which was of course to offer the public the maximum of truly desired features (size, performance, comfort, styling, durability, easy maintenance) for the lowest possible price. Interestingly, the Chevrolet pickup factory only had little more to do than change colors in the paint booth as what they were selling the Army was identical to retail units. One of Chevrolet's first post-WWII cars, the Stylemaster arrived in 1946 as a replacement for the Master Deluxe. Even Plymouth beat Chevy by two years. MSRP $54.99 ea. In fact, you have great all-around driving features like a tubular A-arm front suspension, power steering, power brakes, front discs, and the grip of modern sport tires. The custom bucket seats and door panels with tan cloth inserts give this coupe a unique style. Engineering wise, it was another story. Interesting comparison. Your boy home from overseas and ready to climb back on the highway? To recoup that investment at the low price per unit charged, production runs had to be long, by necessity. Like other manufacturers, Chevrolet quickly pivoted to producing war materiel, including military vehicles, aircraft engines, armor-piercing shells, and other items for the war effort. Yours was a clean sheet design with seven main bearings, starting as a 194 for 62. Radiators & Parts for Chevrolet Stylemaster Series. The minimal differences included details such as additional chrome trim, a different steering wheel design, interior lighting, and other minor features. There also seem to have been rumors that new cars were being made with thinner sheet metal, an accusation that dogged Kaiser particularly.