1940 Chevrolet Other for sale $21,995
| 1940 Chevrolet Other $21,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $21,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
This 1940 Chevrolet Master Deluxe two-door sedan proves that just before the warand#44; basic transportation was anything but. With a nice older restorationand#44; this one is ideal for summertime tours and casual showsand#44; giving you an entry ticket into dozens of great events all at a budget price. 1940 is a great bridge between the olderand#44; upright models of the 1930s and the streamlining that would arrive after the war. You can see on this Chevrolet that the headlights are merging into the fendersand#44; the windshield is gracefully swept backand#44; and the rounded contours suggest speed and power. At the same timeand#44; there are running boards (in great conditionand#44; by the way)and#44; fender-mounted parking lightsand#44; and a graceful hood ornament that recall a more elegant and simple era. Burgundy was a popular choice in 1940 and still looks great todayand#44; especially when the car is straight and rust-free like this. Is it perfect? Noand#44; but it has an honesty that ideally suits the Chevys personality and will always attract admiring glances out on the road and inquisitive questions at every gas stop. The chrome details really pop against that handsome paintand#44; including the nicely detailed grille and bumpers with guardsand#44; and it includes a unique front grille guard that dresses things up a bit. A car with this much space inside seems unusual todayand#44; but in 1940and#44; it was standard equipment even on the relatively compact Chevy. The handsome red vinyl with textured cloth inserts isnt exactly how it came from the factoryand#44; but it looks great and gives the car an upscale feel. The three-spoke steering wheel feels substantial and makes the unassisted steering easy even at parking speedsand#44; and the column-mounted shifterand#44; now in its second yearand#44; is easy to operate with just your fingertips. The gauges have that warm feel of the vintage radio console in your grandparents living roomand#44; and offer a fairly complete view of whats going on under the pointed hood. This car also includes a heaterand#44; which was still optional in 1940. Ironicallyand#44; the interior features durable rubber floor matsand#44; just about the only thing that reveals the Chevys mass-market missionand#44; while the trunk has been carpeted to match and includes a set of vintage tire tools. As the model number would implyand#44; Chevys reliable Stovebolt six made 85 horsepower in 1940 and offers a silky smooth feel that defines the era. Not totally isolated like we expect todayand#44; but it has a feeling of precision machinery going about its business. Theres a freshly rebuilt carburetor atop the original intakeand#44; inhaling through a correct oil bath air cleanerand#44; and an electronic ignition module inside the original distributor. Factory-style cloth wrapped wiring is in good shapeand#44; and the 6-volt ignition system still lights the fires with no problems. It has a pleasant grumble from the new single exhaust system that youll recognize from your favorite old movieand#44; and the chassis is in great condition for a car that youre going to want to drive. The original suspension and brakes still do their job quite welland#44; and it wears flashy 6.00-16 whitewallsand#44; which frame a set of trim rings and nicely detailed hub caps. Just a neat old car thats reliableand#44; easy to serviceand#44; and fun to driveand#44; all for a very reasonable price. If youre interested in stock old cars instead of hot rodsand#44; this is a great place to start. Call today! |