细节
1940 CHEVROLET MASTER SPECIAL DELUXE COUPE
Chassis No. RPA 030027
Grey with brown fabric interior.
Engine: In-line six, overhead valve, 3540cc, Carter single barrel carburettor, 85bhp; Transmission: three speed manual; Suspension: independent by wishbones and coils at front, leaf springs and live axle at rear; Brakes: drum front and rear. Right hand drive.
With America yet to enter the Second World War in 1940 her motor industry was still in full swing and Chevrolet was one of the biggest sellers. All cars had been six cylinder since 1929 - the 'blue flame' engine still in widespread use well into the 1970s, while some models, like this Master Special Deluxe Coupe, had independent 'Knee action' front suspension, an advanced feature rarely seen on lower priced American cars in the late thirties and early '40s, Chevrolet had offered it since 1933. Three speed transmissions were the norm but already Chevrolet were offering a vacuum power shift, a steering column arrangement that was said to take 80 percent of the effort out of changing gear. Though never a sportscar the Chevrolet Coupe had some competition success, most notably in the hands of Juan Manuel Fangio who won his first race in Argentina in a 1940 model.
Bodies, built by GM sub division Fisher and based on a perimeter frame, were up-to-the-minute in looks, smooth and rounded with lights partially sunk into the front wings, a concept inspired by styling supremo Harley Earl.
Finished in grey with brown fabric trim, this Master Deluxe Coupe was sold new in Argentina. Although the mechanical condition of the car is not known the Chevrolet is a clean looking example having been repainted and retrimmed. It will require some recommissioning before use on the road. The car is duty paid in Switzerland although not road registered.
NO RESERVE
Chassis No. RPA 030027
Grey with brown fabric interior.
Engine: In-line six, overhead valve, 3540cc, Carter single barrel carburettor, 85bhp; Transmission: three speed manual; Suspension: independent by wishbones and coils at front, leaf springs and live axle at rear; Brakes: drum front and rear. Right hand drive.
With America yet to enter the Second World War in 1940 her motor industry was still in full swing and Chevrolet was one of the biggest sellers. All cars had been six cylinder since 1929 - the 'blue flame' engine still in widespread use well into the 1970s, while some models, like this Master Special Deluxe Coupe, had independent 'Knee action' front suspension, an advanced feature rarely seen on lower priced American cars in the late thirties and early '40s, Chevrolet had offered it since 1933. Three speed transmissions were the norm but already Chevrolet were offering a vacuum power shift, a steering column arrangement that was said to take 80 percent of the effort out of changing gear. Though never a sportscar the Chevrolet Coupe had some competition success, most notably in the hands of Juan Manuel Fangio who won his first race in Argentina in a 1940 model.
Bodies, built by GM sub division Fisher and based on a perimeter frame, were up-to-the-minute in looks, smooth and rounded with lights partially sunk into the front wings, a concept inspired by styling supremo Harley Earl.
Finished in grey with brown fabric trim, this Master Deluxe Coupe was sold new in Argentina. Although the mechanical condition of the car is not known the Chevrolet is a clean looking example having been repainted and retrimmed. It will require some recommissioning before use on the road. The car is duty paid in Switzerland although not road registered.
NO RESERVE