1937 Chevrolet Other for sale $22,995
| 1937 Chevrolet Other $22,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $22,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
If you were a Chevy guy in the 1930sand#44; this 1937 Master 2-door sedan might have been your new car. It was affordableand#44; handsomeand#44; well-builtand#44; and every bit a match for the V8 Fords across townand#44; and the same is very true today. To be honestand#44; we dont see many of these that havent been cut up into rodsand#44; so this is a rather unique find. Basic black was by far the most popular color in the Depression era specifically because it wasnt flashy. Thats why this car looks so right todayand#44; adding a formality and giving it presence that shines easily through the years. The streamlined styling was fresh and thanks to GMs all-new and all steel turret top designand#44; the fabric insert on the roof was no longer needed. The 2-door sedan body style was both spacious and dashingand#44; not quite as frumpy as a 4-door but eminently more practical than a coupe. The black finish is nicely done and was finished two years agoand#44; so it still looks fantastic. Truthfullyand#44; its rare to see a car like this refinished to this leveland#44; but its obvious that they were sweating the details when they were doing the bodywork. Gaps are excellentand#44; the trunk lid fits welland#44; and the side-opening hood snaps shut without a fight. The gloss is appropriateand#44; not a hard shine like modern urethaneand#44; but much more accurate and like it would have been newand#44; which is another impressive feat by the body shop guys. The chrome bumpers and tall waterfall grille make it look far more expensive than it isand#44; but theres a restrained look overall that fits the Chevy perfectly. The tan mohair interior is also very faithful to the original look. This was a no-frills carand#44; but you wouldnt know it from behind the wheel. Theres lots of roomand#44; the carpets are deep and plushand#44; and the door panels have an expensive feel. A full array of instruments show bright markings in a simple rectangular paneland#44; a look thats mirrored on the passenger side with a glove box door and clock. Standard shift means a familiar 3-speed pattern and the big steering wheel makes the unassisted steering feel light and nimble around town. The back seat is big enough for adults and climbing back there is easy with the folding seat backs up front. And even the trunk is bigger than expected and includes a spare tired under what appears to be the original wood platform. Chevys 216 cubic inch inline sixand#44; more commonly known as the Stoveboltand#44; provides energetic performance and silky smoothness that belies its blue-collar roots. 85 horsepower is plenty in the lightweight 2-door sedan and its a pretty modern design with overhead valves and a downdraft carburetorand#44; a combination that continued for decades. Its been rebuilt and neatly detailedand#44; not quite authentically but quite cleanly. The gold valve cover adds some flash and all the equipment is standard issueand#44; no modifications here. The chassis offers the same durable ladder frame and rigid axles that cars had used for decades and the single exhaust system gives it that 30s grumble that you hear in old movies. It isnt restored underneath but its in very good conditionand#44; perfect for driving and having fun. Even the rolling stock looks rightand#44; a set of wide whites on beautifully restored artillery wheels with pinstripes and hubcaps. You wont find many of theseand#44; let alone one restored to this level. If you want a great 30s cruiser that isnt a hot rodand#44; this little Chevy is an excellent choice. Call today! |