Description:
This 1942 Fleetmaster has undergone a comprehensive frame-off restoration. The body was stripped down to bare metal and painted a two-tone combination of Seafoam and Volunteer green, while the interior was completely redone in mohair and features the numerous accessories that were part of the Special Deluxe option package which include a deluxe steering wheel with horn ring, AM radio, heater, and clock, which is specific to the Special Deluxe. Additionally, this Special Deluxe is equipped with an accessory under seat heater as well. The original 216-cubic-inch inline 6-cylinder engine was completely rebuilt to factory specifications and is mated to a 3-speed manual synchromesh transmission, both of which work wonderfully. The 216 straight 6 runs like a top and is extremely quiet while the three-on-the-tree shifts super smoothly. The coupe rides on color-matched steel wheels with chrome trim rings and hubcaps wrapped in wide whitewall tires while other exterior features include an external sunshade and bumper guards. This green-on-green 1942 Fleetmaster is one the last Chevrolets built before production was suspended for wartime and comes with an extensive collection of restoration photos along with documentation of the work required to return the coupe to its original 1942 condition and it has completed just under 1,400 miles since restoration.