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$10,800
1950 Chevrolet Deluxe Gray
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$10,800
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Summary:
Used 1950 Chevrolet Deluxe Gray
Location:
Saint Paul, MN
Description:
1950 Chevrolet Deluxe Sport CoupeThe use of words such as "Special", "Deluxe", "Custom", "SpecialDeluxe", and "Custom Deluxe" hit an all time high in the 1940swith every other manufacturer using these descriptive monikers forthe naming of their car. Some of these were associated with trimlevels, others were the actual name of the car, denoting overallquality. Even though there were many thousands of examples of eachmodel in the public domain, the individual owner was led to thepremise that they were literally the only one driving this model ofcar!For consignment, a missing link between the end of the runningboard and rounded fender era, and the beginning of the fabulousfinned era in the form of a 1950 Chevrolet Deluxe Sport Coupe.Aptly named due to its two doors and rounded design to slicethrough the air, save gas, and look great.ExteriorA bit of an exterior project car where we see factory steel panelswith some invasive rust on their seams with trimmings, areas ofprevious repairs not sanded well, and plenty of scratching andpaint differences with color of the panels on various areas of thiscar. The car is currently gray and there are also areas where thisgray is peeling off revealing the undercoating or previous paintcolors, (white). Some rust bubbling is rearing its head under a fewof the repairs especially on the lowers of this car. The gaps areoff on the doors but the glass is good and the chrome is fairlyshiny with our consignor stating that a new grille is coming alongwith the car but not currently installed. The chrome bumpers arevery shiny and appear to be re-plated. Rounded over front quarters,a split windshield, gently curved roofline which creates the reartrunk rounded over bump can be seen from the side view. From theback, the trunk is flanked by dual rear rounded over quarters withsmall vertical tail lights attached to their back panels. The rearfender is a pontoon design and sports a chrome stone guard plate inits front section. There are fender skirts in the trunk for therear quarters. For now the wide whitewall tires with red rims andshiny bowtie badged moon caps are covering the steel wheels. Alsonoted is a side trim spear, and an interpretative flying bird hoodornament.InteriorA swing of the doors and we are greeted by nice two tone gray fuzzybroadcloth panels in dark and light gray. There are some thindelineating strips creating the forward looking design and on thedoors lowers is a strip of vinyl in dark gray. In these fields arethe actuators and cranks which are nice and shiny, and a gray vinylarmrest with a trimming in its center. Inside looks nearly new witha full broadcloth covered split back bench that has a light graywith vertical small stripes in darker gray broadcloth for the seatsand half of the backs. The remainder is solid darker gray withbolsters and the "tub covering in darker fuzzy broadcloth with widepiping. The rear full bench has the same coverings and looks likenew. Upfront, a large slightly worn rimmed bakelite steering wheelfronts a nearly new looking dash with plenty of modern styling. Asingle large round speedo with plenty of shades of gray and blackand surrounding gauges is in the middle. Alower light gray panel onthe bottom has buttons and pulls, and the dash top is full metaljacket in a cool gray coloring. The center of the dash houses thevertical radio with a band of chrome and bakelite pushbuttons. Alarge vertical ribbed chromed metal speaker cover is in the verycenter and next to it is a rectangular clock ashtray and lighter. Afew bakelite knobs pepper the area surrounding the radio andspeaker covering. Below is a chromed handle for the handbrake, aheater and some clean gray carpeting. Above is an originalheadliner appearing in yellowed and slightly faded mohair, withsome damage from water on the passenger rear B pillar area. Theconsignor does state that a new headliner is coming with the caralong with some new windlace.DrivetrainUnder the hood is a 216.5ci inline 6 cylinder engine. It sitswithin an unrestored engine bay with lots of patina and some ruston the upper surface of the valve covering. A newer fuel filter isseen and working in conjunction with a 1-barrel carburetor, oilbath air cleaner and factory intake manifold. On the back is a 3speed manual transmission with the help of a 4.11 rear axle propelsthe car forward. Aged hoses and wires are noted throughout.UndercarriagePlenty of surface rust throughout, some heavier than others with anew fuel tank. Some invasive rust is noted on the inner fenders.The floor pans are in good shape with plenty of patina but no rust.A newer exhaust has been installed and the pumpkin is a bit wet onthe underside. Independent coil springs are in front and the ridefor the back is courtesy leaf springs. Drum braking is on all 4corners.Drive-AbilityAs mentioned this car is a bit of a project car and it shows in thedrive-ability with the heater not blowing, the clock not working,radio silent, turn signals non functioning, and speedo and odometernot moving. That aside, the car started and idled smoothly, andmoved forward when put into gear. Braking is manual and pulls tothe left when pressed hard.An interesting transition design from the bow tie company with this1950 example. It will need some TLC and fixes on the electrical andmechanical fronts, as well as bodywork to remediate rust.
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