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Freshly restored with beautiful paint & interior, completely newengine, transmission, suspension and braking system! Upgraded withpack & pinion power steering, Turbo-Hydramatic automatic, powerdisc brakes, and more! A superb touring car with all originallooks!! Offered here is a stunning 1938 Chevrolet Master 2 DoorTown Sedan finished in slick Black paint with new Beige broadclothinterior. This example was said to have remained with the originalGM dealership on display from new until a full restoration wascommissioned in approximately 2016. Having aged from sitting indry storage, the paint and interior had deteriorated from over 75years passing by, so a professional repaint of the exterior wascommissioned while outstanding results, along with a new interiorinstalled. All of the vehicle's exterior chrome trim & bumperswere re-plated and now appear better than new! A proper redpinstripe highlights the body once again along with the refinishedwheels. The gauges are original and reflect what is believed to be38,726 original miles on the odometer driven by the dealershipstaff much earlier in this car's life. The body is unbelievablysolid and tight, totally rust free, without any signs of everhaving spent a day outdoors! While in the hands of it firstofficial, registered owner, it received a several upgrades toenhance the car's road worthiness and usability. Partly due to thelack of engine use, the factory 216ci engine had some issuesinternally which was going to force an overhaul. It was decided totransplant a newer generation 250ci Inline 6 cylinder in place ofthe original. Enhancements now provide 7 crankshaft main bearings,hydraulic lifters with stamped & stud mounted rocker arms, bettercombustion chamber, cast in bell housing to accommodate moretransmission choices, harmonic damper with cast in pulleys, HEIignition, alternator charging system, smoother overall operation,along with lighter overall weight on the front end. In addition tothis improved power plant, the transmission was swapped for aTurbo-Hydramatic 3-speed automatic with a Lokar shifter on thefloor. Underneath the car, you will see a new Mustang II stylesubframe, new motor mounts, tubular upper & lower control arms,ventilated power disc brakes, power rack & pinion steering, andanti-sway bar! All brake components, suspension components, freshradial tires, polyethylene fuel tank, fuel lines, brake lines, etc.are all new. Today, it starts with a flick of the key, and powersdown the road better than any Chevrolet from the same era, allwhile retaining a perfectly stock appearance overall! A very wellexecuted transformation to become an excellent parade car, dailydriver, or classic touring candidate for weekend shows! This carhails from the collection of Grammy awarded singer, song writer RayLamontagne, whose tasteful collection is one of the best, mainlyshowcasing his appetite for incredible vintage motorcycles! As acollector with particular criteria for excellence, this car shouldnot disappoint. From acquisition to completion, more than $65,000was spent to bring this Chevrolet to a high caliber level of bothshowmanship, and roadworthiness. Please feel free to call withadditional questions. Thanks for looking!
1938 Chevrolet
Master 2-Door Sedan
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Freshly restored with beautiful paint & interior, completely newengine, transmission, suspension and braking system! Upgraded withpack & pinion power steering, Turbo-Hydramatic automatic, powerdisc brakes, and more! A superb touring car with all originallooks!! Offered here is a stunning 1938 Chevrolet Master 2 DoorTown Sedan finished in slick Black paint with new Beige broadclothinterior. This example was said to have remained with the originalGM dealership on display from new until a full restoration wascommissioned in approximately 2016. Having aged from sitting indry storage, the paint and interior had deteriorated from over 75years passing by, so a professional repaint of the exterior wascommissioned while outstanding results, along with a new interiorinstalled. All of the vehicle's exterior chrome trim & bumperswere re-plated and now appear better than new! A proper redpinstripe highlights the body once again along with the refinishedwheels. The gauges are original and reflect what is believed to be38,726 original miles on the odometer driven by the dealershipstaff much earlier in this car's life. The body is unbelievablysolid and tight, totally rust free, without any signs of everhaving spent a day outdoors! While in the hands of it firstofficial, registered owner, it received a several upgrades toenhance the car's road worthiness and usability. Partly due to thelack of engine use, the factory 216ci engine had some issuesinternally which was going to force an overhaul. It was decided totransplant a newer generation 250ci Inline 6 cylinder in place ofthe original. Enhancements now provide 7 crankshaft main bearings,hydraulic lifters with stamped & stud mounted rocker arms, bettercombustion chamber, cast in bell housing to accommodate moretransmission choices, harmonic damper with cast in pulleys, HEIignition, alternator charging system, smoother overall operation,along with lighter overall weight on the front end. In addition tothis improved power plant, the transmission was swapped for aTurbo-Hydramatic 3-speed automatic with a Lokar shifter on thefloor. Underneath the car, you will see a new Mustang II stylesubframe, new motor mounts, tubular upper & lower control arms,ventilated power disc brakes, power rack & pinion steering, andanti-sway bar! All brake components, suspension components, freshradial tires, polyethylene fuel tank, fuel lines, brake lines, etc.are all new. Today, it starts with a flick of the key, and powersdown the road better than any Chevrolet from the same era, allwhile retaining a perfectly stock appearance overall! A very wellexecuted transformation to become an excellent parade car, dailydriver, or classic touring candidate for weekend shows! This carhails from the collection of Grammy awarded singer, song writer RayLamontagne, whose tasteful collection is one of the best, mainlyshowcasing his appetite for incredible vintage motorcycles! As acollector with particular criteria for excellence, this car shouldnot disappoint. From acquisition to completion, more than $65,000was spent to bring this Chevrolet to a high caliber level of bothshowmanship, and roadworthiness. Please feel free to call withadditional questions. Thanks for looking!
1938 Chevrolet
Master 2-Door Sedan
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