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HE PROPERTY OF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SURFER GREG NOLL
1951 CHEVROLET STYLELINE DELUXE STATION WAGON
Chassis No. 8JKL65569
Red with woodgrain paneling and tan interior
Engine: modified V8, overhead valve, c. 235ci. c.105bhp; Gearbox: Powerglide automatic; Suspension: independent front, coil springs, rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel hydraulic drum; Left hand drive.
Introduced in 1949, this was Chevrolet's first post-war station wagon design. It was also Chevy's first all-steel station wagon but retained much of the appearance of its wooden-bodied predecessors. Apparently concerned that the public would reject a station wagon that did not appear to be constructed from wood, GM embossed the side panels of this new wagon body to simulate wood framing. They topped if off with a contrasting woodgrain finish. The woody look also persisted in the interior finish, but by 1951, only the interior window moldings were actually built of wood.
During the early '50s, Chevrolet led the industry in sales and for 1951 they were the only manufacturer to offer a four door station wagon in the low price field. Chevrolet were also the first manufacturer to offer a fully automatic transmission in the low price range. Introduced in 1950, Powerglide was a very smooth torque converter transmission with no discernable shift points. When Powerglide was specified, Chevrolet supplied a larger displacement engine to enhance performance.
This handsome station wagon is a perfect adjunct to the southern Californian surfing scene, where woody wagons have long been the essential equipment; indeed, this example is owned by one of the 'big wave heavy surf' legends, Mr.Greg Noll. The interior is showing some age but is still presentable. The Chevy is equipped with tinted windows and has recently had new tires fitted. The woody is ready to go, so pack the surfboard and head down to Hermosa Beach......
1951 CHEVROLET STYLELINE DELUXE STATION WAGON
Chassis No. 8JKL65569
Red with woodgrain paneling and tan interior
Engine: modified V8, overhead valve, c. 235ci. c.105bhp; Gearbox: Powerglide automatic; Suspension: independent front, coil springs, rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel hydraulic drum; Left hand drive.
Introduced in 1949, this was Chevrolet's first post-war station wagon design. It was also Chevy's first all-steel station wagon but retained much of the appearance of its wooden-bodied predecessors. Apparently concerned that the public would reject a station wagon that did not appear to be constructed from wood, GM embossed the side panels of this new wagon body to simulate wood framing. They topped if off with a contrasting woodgrain finish. The woody look also persisted in the interior finish, but by 1951, only the interior window moldings were actually built of wood.
During the early '50s, Chevrolet led the industry in sales and for 1951 they were the only manufacturer to offer a four door station wagon in the low price field. Chevrolet were also the first manufacturer to offer a fully automatic transmission in the low price range. Introduced in 1950, Powerglide was a very smooth torque converter transmission with no discernable shift points. When Powerglide was specified, Chevrolet supplied a larger displacement engine to enhance performance.
This handsome station wagon is a perfect adjunct to the southern Californian surfing scene, where woody wagons have long been the essential equipment; indeed, this example is owned by one of the 'big wave heavy surf' legends, Mr.Greg Noll. The interior is showing some age but is still presentable. The Chevy is equipped with tinted windows and has recently had new tires fitted. The woody is ready to go, so pack the surfboard and head down to Hermosa Beach......