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£20,812 (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)

1946 Chevrolet Special Deluxe 8.2-Litre V8 Hot Rod

United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 138

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AI Listing Summary

This 1946 Chevrolet Special Deluxe hot rod, originally a Los Angeles drag racer, boasts a powerful 8.3-litre Chevrolet V8 engine. Modified in the UK in 1985, it features a distinctive gasser stance, Halibrand wheels, and a Richmond vinyl interior, making it a celebrated and head-turning vehicle, though it may require recommissioning.

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Condition 

6

The car has been driven sparingly and the listing suggests that recommissioning will be required to bring it fully up to speed. There is moderate wear visible on the exterior, interior, and/or wheels.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

14381557

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

TVS 267

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Originally a Los Angeles drag racer, this car was converted to its current specification in 1985 by Keith Baker of Classic Cycle Works, UK Powered by a 502 cu.in (8.3-litre) Chevrolet V8 crate engine, reputedly producing 502bhp, paired with a TH400 3-speed automatic and competition Hurst shifter Chopped and raked roof, traction bars, Halibrand wheels, and de-bumpered front create an authentic 1970s–1980s gasser stance, fully evocative of American hot rodding culture.

Imported on 05/03/1982, UK-registered and later part of UK-based American Car Imports collection (via Ireland) in 2001.

Featured in Classic American magazine, it has been a celebrated presence in British hot rodding circles Retains rear seats, reversing camera, and power steering, making it surprisingly user-friendly despite its race-bred origins Black Richmond vinyl seats with racing harnesses, period-correct dashboard, Budnik custom billet steering wheel, and multiple instruments reflecting its racing pedigree All-ste...

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£11,237

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£98,314

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