Chevrolet Stylemaster

Chevrolet Stylemaster
Chevrolet Stylemaster
	GM A platform
Related	Chevrolet Fleetmaster; Pontiac Streamliner
Powertrain
Engine	216.5 cu in (3.5 L) I6
Transmission	3 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	116 in (2,946 mm)
Length	197.75 in (5,023 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet Master Deluxe
Successor	Chevrolet Special

The Chevrolet Stylemaster is an automobile produced by Chevrolet in the United States for the 1946, 1947 and 1948 model years.^[1]

1946

The Series DJ Stylemaster was introduced as the base trim level model in the 1946 Chevrolet range, along with the top level Series DK Chevrolet Fleetmaster.^[1] The Stylemaster, which was essentially an updated 1942 Chevrolet Master Deluxe,^[1] was powered by a 216.5 cu in (3.5 L) Straight-six engine driving through a 3-speed manual transmission.^[1] It was offered in 2-door Town Sedan, 4-door Sport Sedan, 2-door Business Coupe and 2-door 5-Passenger Coupe models,^[4] the Business Coupe differing from the 5-Passenger Coupe in having a front seat only.^[1]

1947

The 1947 Series 1500 EJ Stylemaster was little changed from its predecessor, the most notable visual difference being a new radiator grille with a more horizontal theme.^[1]

1948

The 1948 Series 1500 FJ Stylemaster was again little changed from the previous year.^[1] There were no significant body alterations, however the radiator grille featured a vertical centre bar.^[1] A Club Coupe was now offered ^[5] replacing the 5-Passenger Coupe of 1947.^[6]

1946 Chevrolet Stylemaster Town Sedan
1946 Chevrolet Stylemaster Coupe
1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster Town Sedan
1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Sport Sedan

Replacement

For the 1949 model year the Stylemaster was replaced by the 1500 GJ Series Chevrolet Special, offered in Styleline and Fleetline sub-series.^[1]

Australia production

The Chevrolet Stylemaster was also produced by

coupe utility, which was, like the sedan, produced in 1946, 1947 and 1948 models.^[2]

Australian 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster Coupe Utility
Australian produced 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster 4-door Sedan
Australian produced 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Utility

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q ^r ^s ^t ^u John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946 to 1975, Revised 4th Edition, pages 156 to 159
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Norm Darwin, 100 years of GM in Australia, page 76
^ Chevrolet 1948 Specifications page 7, www.oldcarbrochures.com Retrieved on 22 February 2012
^ 1946 Chevrolet sales brochure, www.oldcarbrochures.com Retrieved on 22 February 2013
^ 1948 Chevrolet sales brochure, www.oldcarbrochures.com Retrieved on 22 February 2013
^ 1947 Chevrolet sales brochure, www.oldcarbrochures.com Retrieved on 22 February 2013
^ Norm Darwin, The History of Holden in Australia since 1917, page 62
^ The Post-war Chevrolet, 1946-1948, Restored Cars No 156, Jan-Feb 2003, pages 20 to 23

External links

[Gunnell-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q ^r ^s ^t ^u John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946 to 1975, Revised 4th Edition, pages 156 to 159

[Darwin100-2] Norm Darwin, 100 years of GM in Australia, page 76

[3] Chevrolet 1948 Specifications page 7, www.oldcarbrochures.com Retrieved on 22 February 2012

[1946Brochure-4] 1946 Chevrolet sales brochure, www.oldcarbrochures.com Retrieved on 22 February 2013

[1948Brochure-5] 1948 Chevrolet sales brochure, www.oldcarbrochures.com Retrieved on 22 February 2013

[1947Brochure-6] 1947 Chevrolet sales brochure, www.oldcarbrochures.com Retrieved on 22 February 2013

[Darwin1917-7] Norm Darwin, The History of Holden in Australia since 1917, page 62

[8] The Post-war Chevrolet, 1946-1948, Restored Cars No 156, Jan-Feb 2003, pages 20 to 23

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