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1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe
United Kingdom • 19 Jun 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This is a right-hand drive 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe with a unique history, having served in the South African Air Force. The car has been well-maintained with recent mechanical work and is described as 'rust-free'. With comfortable seating for six, this classic is ready for summer cruising. It's being sold due to the owner acquiring another vehicle.
Condition
7
While the car is described as 'nicely original' and 'rust-free' with 'loads of recent work,' it's important to remember this car is over 80 years old. Recent improvements and maintenance suggest it's been kept in good running order, and the description notes that the previous owner had the car improved, and the current vendor has continued this trend. The fact that it was driven 50+ miles to the sale indicates it's in usable condition. Given the age and originality, minor imperfections are expected, putting it into the 'Very Good' category.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
XGCAH113508
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
OXS713
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Ex-South African Air Force; lovely RHD '41 Chev for summer 'cruisin'; comfy seating for six; loads of recent work and rust-free; driven 50+ miles to the sale; nicely original and ready to go The Special Deluxe from Chevrolet was their last non-military model introduction during WWII, featuring new lower, wider bodywork.
It retained the bomb-proof straight-six 3,549cc engine and three-on-the-tree gearchange.
Chevrolet passenger car production ceased in February 1942, a mildly facelifted model being re-introduced in 1946 as the 'Stylemaster'.
This car was assembled by GM South Africa using a Fisher bodyshell and produced in RHD.
It was sold straight into the South African Air Force, with correspondence on file confirming this, although the SAAF weren't able to shed much light on its history with them - presumably as some form of Staff Car.
It is interesting to note that the chassis is stamped SAAF/SACM 85 - an Air Force internal code which proves its early involvement in...
Points of note
£203
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,237
Median Price (Since 2020)
£98,314
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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