1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster

OVERVIEW

This 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster business coupe is powered by a rebuilt 1968 Chevrolet 327ci V8 backed by a rebuilt 1993 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission. Features include a Chassis Engineering Mustang II independent suspension, power steering, power front disc brakes, electric windshield wipers, a JVC stereo, Pioneer speakers, and bucket seats. Finished in Vintage Red with custom pinstriping over a gray cloth interior, this garage-kept Stylemaster is available now and comes with the removed original bench seat, car cover, a recent Massachusetts vehicle inspection, and a clear Massachusetts certificate of registration in the seller's name.

EXTERIOR - FEATURES

The exterior has been refinished in a Chrysler color called Vintage Red Metallic and features chrome bumpers, a chrome grille, color-keyed headlight rings, accent pinstriping, beltline and rocker moldings, and dual side mirrors. Additional features include a filled cowl vent and shaved hood and trunk lid emblems. Per the seller, the vehicle was a 1st place winner at the Spindles Autofest 2022.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 16" X 7" front and 17" X 8" polished aluminum American Racing wheels are wrapped in radial tires.

INTERIOR - FEATURES

A pair of gray cloth bucket seats have been mounted in place of the original bench seat. Features include new black carpeting with black rubber floor mats, tan cloth door panels, manual steering, power brakes, a Vintage Air Gen II climate control system, a JVC CD/Bluetooth stereo, Pioneer speakers, and a Kicker amplifier located behind a removable panel in the truck. Additional features include a tilt steering column, a banjo steering wheel, Rostra cruise control, New Port Engineering two-speed electric windshield wipers, and a Gearhead Enterprises wiring harness.

INTERIOR - GAUGES

A set of Dolphin gauges, which includes a 140-mph speedometer and readouts for the fuel level and other vehicle systems, is located ahead of the driver. The odometer reads 19,488 miles but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a rebuilt 327ci Chevrolet V8 backed by a rebuilt 1993 GM 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission with an electric converter lock-up. Underhood features include a smooth body-color firewall, chrome valve covers, an upgraded camshaft, and an Edelbrock Performer aluminum intake. Additional features include an Edelbrock 600-cfm four-barrel carburetor, an HEI distributor, a new starter, a SPAL electric fan, a Walker radiator, and block-hugger headers. Per the seller, the battery and stainless fuel tank are housed under a panel behind the seats.

UNDERCARRIAGE

The original frame has been modified to accept a Chassis Engineering Mustang II independent suspension front crossmember, tubular control arms, Eaton Detroit Spring coil springs, a triangulated four-bar rear setup with coilovers, and 1992 Ford Thunderbird rack-and-pinion steering. The rear axle is a 1959 Ford nine-inch unit with 3.25:1 gears. Braking is provided by an eight-inch booster mounted under the floor and a new Corvette master cylinder linked with new GM 11-inch front discs and spindles and new rear wheel cylinders with new lines. The 2.5-inch exhaust system is equipped with 28-inch glasspack mufflers.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The seller will include the removed original bench seat and a car cover with the sale.