1935 Chevrolet Two-Door Sedan Hot Rod

Description

As the economy began to recover following the Great Depression, new enthusiasm emerged for hot-rodding, particularly in Southern California, where the favorable weather and wide-open dry lakes gave rise to new dual-purpose race/street cars. Among the various makes and models being transformed by these hot-rodders was the 1934-1936 Chevrolet Standard, particularly the two-door sedan marketed by Chevrolet as the Master Six Coach. Its low, rakish stance lent itself to further sporting customization such as chopped roofs like the example presented here. This particular 1935 Chevrolet Two-Door Sedan Hot Rod was reportedly built by the previous Oregon-based owner in 1996 and is powered by a fuel-injected 350 cu-in Chevrolet “LT1” V8 mated to a “700R4” automatic transmission. Its steel bodywork features a 3 ½ inch chopped top and a Montana Blue finish with custom flame graphics, complemented by a stainless-steel grille and staggered American Racing five-spoke wheels. Other highlights of this ground-up build include Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes, a 4.10 posi-traction rear end, Vintage Air air conditioning, and more. With just 1,437 miles shown since its completion, this custom hot rod is primed for enjoyment by its second owner on weekend cruises and at local car shows.

Highlights 

• Powered by a fuel-injected 350 cu-in LT1 V8 from a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette  

• 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission  

• Finished in Montana Blue finish with custom flame graphics 

• Gray leather upholstery 

• Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes 

• Kugel stainless front suspension with coil-overs, custom torsion bar rear suspension 

• American Racing five-spoke wheels, 8-inch-wide front, 10-inch-wide rear 

• 4.10 Posi-traction rear axle ratio 

• Custom Ford 9-inch rear axle 

• Vintage Air air conditioning 

• Completed in 1996 and retained by the previous owner for nearly 30 years 

• Multiple award winner including recognition at the Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance, Portland Roadster Show Grand Sweepstakes, Goodguys PPG Dream Car Award, and Eugene Autorama's Most Beautiful Hotrod 

• Showing 1,437 miles traveled since its completion  

Features 

• Steel body with 3 ½ inch chopped top 

• Dan Fink stainless-steel grille 

• Dual exterior rearview mirrors 

• 20 gallon stainless steel fuel tank 

• Body-color engine cover 

• Dakota digital gauges 

• Power windows 

• Custom overhead console 

• 10 speaker audio system 

• Front armrests 

• Tilt steering column 

• Leather-wrapped three-spoke billet steering wheel 

Known Imperfections 

• Consignor notes a minor oil leak

• Small paint bubbles near the driver’s and passenger’s-side rear windows, and below the back window 

• Tire rub under the front wheel wells on both sides 

• Rock chip on the bottom of the passenger’s-side front fender 

• Scratch on the driver’s-side rear fender 

• Chip on the bottom left side of the hood 

Included

• Three trophies

• New custom car cover

Ownership History

The owner reports acquiring this 1935 Chevrolet Two-Door Sedan Hot Rod from the previous owner and builder in 2022. Showing just 3.8 miles at the time, the hot rod now shows just 1,437 miles traveled since its completion by the previous owner in 1996.