1949 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Two-Door Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

The 1949 model year was a big one for the Big Three automakers, as each introduced their first totally new, designed-from-scratch “post war” models. With General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler vying for the same eager car buyers, Chevrolet led the way with Fleetline (fastback) and Styleline designs, which could be had in entry-level Special or upmarket De Luxe The 1949 model year was a big one for the Big Three automakers, as each introduced their first totally new, designed-from-scratch “post war” models. With General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler vying for the same eager car buyers, Chevrolet led the way with Fleetline (fastback) and Styleline designs, which could be had in entry-level Special or upmarket De Luxe versions. In all, there were 14 new models to choose from.  

The 1949 Chevrolet grille incorporated five "teeth" and had round parking lights on each side of the center section, as well as recessed headlights, wrap-around bumpers, inbody fenders, push-button door handles, and slender vertical taillights. Chevrolet’s 1949 brochure touted the cars as “longer, lower, and wider” than previous models. 

The interior had cloth bench seats and a metal dash — sometimes with a simulated burl wood grain. The radio was a simple mono vacuum tube type radio with integrated speaker. The most economical De Luxe model was the De Luxe Styleline two-door sedan, which could be had for $1,492, equal to about $19,695 today. 

This particular Styleline De Luxe two-door sedan was used in Season Four of the dark comedy/crime drama TV series Fargo in 2020.

Highlights 

• Used in the fourth season of the FX television series Fargo in 2020 

• Chevrolet’s first all-new post-war model 

• Finished in Maroon with a Gold metallic roof (professionally painted in 2021) over Tan cloth interior 

• Powered by a 216 cu-in inline six-cylinder rated at 90 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque 

• Column-shifted “three on the tree” three-speed manual transmission 

• Two inch drop kit on the front end and four inch lowering blocks in the rear 

• Black-painted steel wheels with spider center caps and spiked lug nuts 

• The chassis number (5GJB3081) decodes as: 

  • 5 – Kansas City, Missouri, assembly plant 

  • G – 1949 

  • J – Styleline 

  • B – February 

  • 3081 – Production sequence 

Features 

• RWD, two-door sedan 

• Rebuilt carburetor 

• 6 volt battery 

• Front disc brakes  

• Split windshield 

• Two-spoke steering wheel with halfmoon horn ring 

• Instrumentation: 

  • 100 mph speedometer 

  • Temperature 

  • Fuel level 

  • Battery amperage 

  • Oil pressure 

• Moon half-sweep tachometer 

• Manual-wind, seven-day clock was built into the glove compartment door 

• Cigar/cigarette lighter and ash tray 

• Headlight visors 

• BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial P205/75R14 95S wide whitewall tires 

 Known Imperfections 

• Water stains on door upholstery

• Wear on driver’s door sill plate 

• Wear/fraying on cloth door seals 

• Upholstery frayed near seat adjustment lever on driver’s side 

• Paint chips on passenger side door and rear fender 

• Paint chips on driver’s side rear fender 

• Discoloration on whitewalls 

• Minor corrosion inside fuel filler flap (under cap) 

• Small dent in windshield trim on passenger side 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• 1950 Kansas City Centennial windshield sticker 

Ownership History 

This 1949 Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe was used in Season Four of the FX series Fargo in 2020. It was purchased by the consigner in May 2024.

Additional Notes  

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com