28-Years Family-Owned 1940 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Business Coupe

Description

For 1940, the Chevrolet Master Deluxe received a major facelift featuring a distinctive new grille and a restyled hood that gave the car a more aerodynamic appearance than its predecessor. The Business Coupe configuration was similar to the standard Coupe, with a few key differences that targeted a growing audience of traveling sales people. The Business Coupe offered only a front bench seat with a large flat storage shelf or open area behind it instead of a rear seat. This was an affordable and ideal choice for traveling sales representatives and merchants needing extra room to haul samples, luggage, and goods rather than additional passengers.

This 1940 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Business Coupe is finished in a custom two-tone paint job utilizing Chrysler's Wild Berry and Cadillac's Diamond White. It sits on a set of 15" color-keyed wheels wrapped in Coker white wall tires. Under the hood is a 216ci "Stovebolt" inline six-cylinder engine, a later version of the stock Master Deluxe engine, which is mated to a three-speed column-shifted manual transmission. This Chevrolet Master is equipped with an aluminum radiator, dual exhaust, Fenton exhaust headers, and front disc brakes. Inside, the driver is greeted with a custom Chevy bow tie tweed interior and modern VDO instrumentation.

The seller reports that the car has been in their family since 1998 and that the refurbishment work largely occurred in the early 2000s.

This 1940 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Business Coupe is now offered with a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• "Stovebolt" 216ci inline six-cylinder engine

• 3-speed column-shifted manual transmission

• Chrysler Wild Berry and Cadillac Diamond White paint

• 12-volt electrical system conversion

• Dual exhaust with Fenton headers

Factory Equipment

• Running boards

• Chrome front and rear bumpers

• Front bench seat

• Foot-operated starter button

• Heater

Modifications

• 216ci inline-six from a later Chevrolet

• Aluminum radiator

• Modern EZ Wire wiring harness

• Front disc brakes

• Electric windshield wipers

• Color-keyed 15" painted steel wheels with white wall tires

• Dual chrome side mirrors

• Custom "Chevy bow tie" tweed interior

• VDO instrumentation

Known Imperfections

• Exterior wear

• Corrosion on hood, driver door, and grille

Ownership History

The seller reports that this vehicle has been in their family since 1998.

Included Items

• Manufacturer's literature

• Car show information display board

Additional Information

This vehicle has been assigned a North Carolina state-issued VIN, which corresponds with the title.