Modified 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe 2-Door Coupe 4-Speed

Description

The Chevrolet Styleline of the early 1950s offered clean post‑war design and robust mechanical construction, making it a popular foundation for custom builds. This 1952 Chevrolet Styleline two‑door sedan has undergone extensive modification and refurbishment under prior ownership, including a 4" chopped roofline, air‑ride suspension, a modern LT1 V8 drivetrain, full shaved‑body treatment, and custom House of Kolor Root Beer Kandy paint with gold flames and pinstriping. Additional custom metalwork includes a 1955 Pontiac rear bumper and a motorized hideaway license plate assembly. Flame throwers are incorporated into the custom exhaust system.

Power comes from a 5.7L LT1 V8 paired with a Saginaw 4‑speed manual transmission and a Ford 9" rear end. The ignition system has been upgraded to a Torquehead PCM, and aftermarket instrumentation integrates AutoMeter and Sunpro gauges. The interior is trimmed in white diamond‑stitched upholstery, with Air Ride suspension controls mounted beneath the dashboard.

This modified 1952 Chevrolet Styleline is now offered with a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Powered by a 5.7L LT1 V8 paired with a Saginaw 4‑speed manual transmission and a Ford 9" rear end

• Finished in House of Kolor Root Beer Kandy paint with gold flames and custom pinstriping

• Air‑ride suspension and Mustang II front clip with front and rear disc brakes

• 4" chopped roof, fully shaved doors and trunk with remote poppers

• 15" body‑color steel wheels with whitewall tires

• Motorized hideaway rear license plate holder

• The chassis number (5KKF43432) decodes as:

  • 5 – 1952 model year

  • K – Kansas City, Missouri assembly plant

  • K – Styleline Deluxe series

  • F – 2‑Door Styleline Deluxe coupe body

  • 43432 – Sequential production number

Factory Equipment

• Steel body‑on‑frame construction

• Two‑door sedan configuration

• Rear‑wheel‑drive layout

Modifications

• Powertrain:

  • 5.7L LT1 V8

  • Saginaw 4‑speed manual transmission

  • Smoothed and shaved engine bay

  • Torquehead PCM and ignition kit

• Drivetrain:

  • Air‑ride suspension system with dashboard‑mounted controls

  • Mustang II front suspension clip with front disc brakes

  • Ford 9" rear axle

• Exterior:

  • 1955 Pontiac chrome rear bumper with integrated twin exhaust tips

  • House of Kolor Root Beer Kandy paint with gold‑metal‑flake flames

  • Shaved doors and trunk with remote electric poppers

  • Motorized hideaway rear license plate assembly

  • 15" body‑color steel wheels with whitewall tires

  • Custom pinstriping on body and trunk

  • 4" chopped roof

• Interior:

  • Concealed Optima trunk‑mounted battery with external shut‑off and jumper ports

  • White leather diamond‑stitched bench seats with matching door and side panels

  • AutoMeter 120‑mph speedometer and 8,000‑rpm tachometer

  • Sunpro auxiliary gauges (center‑mounted)

  • Brown carpeting

Servicing

Per the seller, the following work was completed:

• Full body‑off refurbishment and custom metalwork performed under prior ownership

• Torquehead PCM and ignition system installed

• Interior upholstery by Flint Auto Upholstery

• Chrome refinishing by Dynamic Chrome

• Fabrication by Mark Cooper

• Paint by Big Larr’s Customs

• Pinstriping by Kirk Phipps

Known Imperfections

• Paint chip in hood edge

• Headliner sagging

Ownership History

From the seller: “I purchased this Styleline in 2025 and have added approximately 100 miles to the build. I had broken side window glass professionally replaced, and I added seatbelts for the driver and four passengers. The Torquehead PCM and ignition kit were installed under previous ownership, and the car runs on speed density but would benefit from a mass air flow tune. It features a four-inch chop, air‑ride suspension, shaved bodywork, and the LT1 installed by the prior owner. The Optima battery is concealed in the trunk with external ports for convenience. The paint, flames, and pinstriping were completed by top shops, and the car has been a show-ready weekend cruiser since.”

Included

• Remote fob for door poppers and hideaway license plate

• Stock Styleline parking brake handle