Chevrolet Master
Chevrolet Master and Master Deluxe | |
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Chevrolet Eagle | |
Successor | Chevrolet Deluxe |
The Chevrolet Master and Master Deluxe are American passenger vehicles manufactured by
This was the last Chevrolet that was exported to Japan in knock down kits and assembled at the company's factory in Osaka, Japan before the factory was appropriated by the
Model years
The Master name was used on a number of different versions, and the Series name changed each year. A four door open top convertible was no longer offered starting in 1933.
1933 (Series CA)
The 1933 Series CA began production as the "Eagle", but was renamed "Master" midway through the model year when the 1933 Standard model (Series CC) was introduced. Several changes were made to the Eagle when the name was changed to Master. The easiest to distinguishing feature is the post between the front door wing windows and the roll down windows: on the Eagle the chrome divider between these two windows goes down as the window goes down, whereas on the Master this divider remains fixed and does not go down with the window.
1934 (Series DA)
The Series DA Master offered an increased wheelbase of 112 in (2,844.8 mm). This increased the difference with the cheaper Standard wheelbase to 5 in (127.0 mm). Powered by an upgraded version of the 206 cu in (3,380 cc)
1935 (Series EA and ED)
The Master underwent a redesign, utilising a new "Turret Top" construction method. This consisted of steel used entirely in the body construction to include the roof and wood was no longer used in bodywork or chassis construction.[4]
1936 (Series FA and FD)
All Chevrolet took on an upgraded streamlined appearance as Chevrolet sought to take on a new and modern appearance called
Body Styles[5] | Standard: 4dr Sedan, 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Coupe (5w)
Master Deluxe: 4dr Sedan, 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Coupe (5w), 2dr Sport Coupe-4p (3w), |
Powertrain[6] | Engine: Valve in head, 79 hp, Six Cylinders, 3.3125" bore x 4" Stroke, Carter single down-draft carburettor
Transmission: 3 speed manual, Constant-Mesh, floor-shifted, |
Dimensions | Wheelbase: 109 in (Standard), 113 in (Master Deluxe) |
1937 (Series GA and GB)
The Master now replaced the lower priced
Body Styles[7] | Master: 4dr Sedan, 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Business Coupe, 2dr Cabriolet-4p
Master Deluxe: 4dr Sedan, 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Business Coupe, 2dr Sport Coupe-4p, |
Powertrain | Engine: Valve in head, 85 hp, Six Cylinders, 3.5" bore x 3.75" Stroke, Carter single down-draft carburettor
Transmission: 3 speed manual, Syncro-Mesh, floor-shifted, Silent second speed. |
Dimensions | Wheelbase: 112.25 in |
1938 (series HA and HB)
The Master (HB) and Master Deluxe (HA) sold well, with 162,430 and 302,728 respectively.[8]
Body Styles[9] | Master: 4dr Sedan, 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Business Coupe, 2dr Cabriolet-4p
Master Deluxe: 4dr Sedan, 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Business Coupe, 2dr Sport Coupe-4p, |
Powertrain | Engine: Valve in head, 85 hp, Six Cylinders, 3.5" bore x 3.75" Stroke, Carter single down-draft carburettor
Transmission: 3 speed manual, Syncro-Mesh, floor-shifted, Silent second speed. |
Dimensions | Wheelbase: 112.25 in |
1939 (series JA and JB)
The Master returned for 1939. The Master Deluxe was now the JA, while the base model was renamed the Master 85 (JB). A station wagon was first offered, though its construction had been contracted to Mid States Body Corp.[10]
Body Styles[11] | Master 85: 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Business Coupe, Station Wagon
Master Deluxe: 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Coach, 2dr Business Coupe, 2dr Four-Passenger Coupe, Station Wagon |
Powertrain | Engine: Valve in head, 85 hp, Six Cylinders, 3.5" bore x 3.75" Stroke, Carter single down-draft carburettor
Transmission: 3 speed manual, Syncro-Mesh, floor-shifted, vacuum-assisted column-shift optional |
Dimensions | Wheelbase: 112.25 in |
1940 (series KA and KB)
The Master continued to be available in Master 85 (KB) as well as the more upscale "Master Deluxe" model (KA). The even better equipped "Special Deluxe" also appeared for the 1940 model year.
Body Styles[12] | Master 85: 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Business Coupe, Station Wagon
Master Deluxe: 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Business Coupe, 2dr Four-Passenger Coupe Special Deluxe: 4dr Sport Sedan, 2dr Town Sedan, 2dr Business Coupe, 2dr Four-Passenger Coupe, Cabriolet, Station Wagon |
Powertrain | Engine: Valve in head, 84.5 hp, Six Cylinders, 3.5" bore x 3.75" Stroke, Carter single down-draft carburettor
Transmission: 3 speed manual, Syncro-Mesh, column-shifted |
Dimensions | Wheelbase: 113 in
Overall Length: 192.25 in (including bumpers) |
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1933 Chevrolet CA sedan
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1934 Master Sedan
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1935 Master Sedan
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1936 Chevrolet sedan
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1937 Master Deluxe
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1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe sedan
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1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Town Sedan
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1941 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Coupe
Trucks and buses
This was the last series of trucks and medium-duty vehicles that shared an appearance with Chevrolet passenger coupes and sedans, and were replaced with the AK Series trucks. The first truck body style was introduced in 1918 as the Chevrolet Series 490 using the same approach used by the Ford Model TT. Each year a Chevrolet Series was introduced, the chassis was also available with a cargo bed body style.[13]
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1937 Chevrolet CG chassis-cowl with third-party van body.
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1940 GMC Truck with factory cab.
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1930s Chevrolet Commercial truck with third-party cab.
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Chevrolet Carryall Suburban
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1939 Chevrolet bus
See also
- 1937 Cadillac Series 70
- 1937 LaSalle Series 37-50
- 1937 Oldsmobile L-Series
- 1937 Buick Series 80
- 1937 Pontiac
References
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- ^ "The Old Car Manual Project Brochure Collection". oldcarbrochures.org. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- ^ "1938 Chevrolet Master and Master DeLuxe". How Stuff Works. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ "The Old Car Manual Project Brochure Collection". oldcarbrochures.org. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- ^ Odin, L.C. World in Motion 1939, The whole of the year's automobile production. Belvedere Publishing, 2015. ASIN: B00ZLN91ZG.
- ^ "Hot Cars". www.lov2xlr8.no. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "1940 Chevrolet". www.lov2xlr8.no.
- ^ "The first Chevrolet Truck". Live About.com. Dotdash. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
External links
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