1940 Chevrolet Master 85

Description

This 1940 Chevrolet Master 85 sedan is a true classic with true appeal. There have been solid investments in sleekness, comfort, and authenticity so that turning the key feels like turning back the clock.

This pre-war Chevy makes a great first impression, and that all starts with the paint. The dark green is a terrific color that gives you the kind of dark sophistication you want on an 80+ year-old classic, but it also is something more unique than the basic black. It's a quality respray with the right amount of age, and so it makes for a distinguished cruiser. There's a good shine highlighting this Chevy's rounded fenders and unique body curves. The full brightwork package follows the car's feeling with a look that's clean and has the right look for vintage fun. Having this level of completeness is essential because it surrounds every piece of glass, is on the running boards, and showcases the artful grille design. In fact, this one looks terrific, right down to the color-matched wheels with two-piece wheel trim and iconic whitewalls. It looks so authentic, you'll be hard-pressed to find anything that isn't period correct (hint: the largest upgrade we found was the cool blue-dot tail lights.)

The interior was freshly restored only a few months ago, but they also made sure to keep it looking like a time capsule. The two rows of benches feel like cushy couches, and the mohair-like cloth seating is truly an artistic touch. The dash is smooth painted in tan, and all the details are done to coordinate. So the door panels, headliner, and carpeting are all part of this fresh and inviting atmosphere. The option lists were a lot shorter in 1940, which gives this car an uncluttered appearance of a simpler time. The steering column is uncomplicated with a big wheel to help make turning a breeze. Behind it is just one stalk used to shift the manual transmission. Despite this sedan's simplicity, the gauge cluster is quite informative. It has info for the fuel, water temperature, oil pressure, and voltage that are all surrounding the Art Deco speedometer. It makes for a solid cruiser for even modern times, and that's why there are a few essential upgrades. You now have seatbelts and an AM/FM digital tuner with cassette for better driving music.

Chevy's 216 cubic inch inline-six was the backbone of the company for decades, so it's a welcomed sight under the hood. In fact, since this follows the same clean but stock style as the rest of the car, you can tell they invested nicely to keep this a well-maintained runner. The motor starts easily with a nice inherent smoothness you get from an inline-six, and you'll love the control that the three-speed manual transmission gives you over this classic powerplant. It all makes for a confident yet authentic cruiser.

The sale comes complete with a restoration photos book, car covers, and a show board. We like this Chevy because it has an authentic presentation inside and out, and you can also tell they make sure it has the right feeling and condition to be a true cruiser. So if you want a pre-war time capsule feeling going down the road, call today!!!