1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Convertible

Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Convertible. This is a lovely example that has remained with the same Georgia owner, a well-known gallerist and art collector, since 2004. Restored in 2002 and with known ownership history dating back to the 1980s, the car presents to a good driver standard inside and out. Paint and body are excellent although the chrome and trim have developed some patina and light pitting with age. The canvas convertible top and leatherette boot cover are in good condition. The hydraulic drive mechanism is inoperable (the top must be manually raised and lowered). It's presented in a tasteful and attractive color combination of Moonlight Cream over a two-tone burgundy and tan interior (the color is original to the car and correct to the cowl tag).

Under the hood is a 235 cubic inch overhead valve straight six-cylinder engine mated to a three-speed column-shift manual transmission. This car underwent a full cosmetic and mechanical restoration, fully documented with photos, in 2002 and it still runs and drives nicely. Clutch, gearbox and shift linkage feel good. This car tracks straight and stops straight. The engine starts easily, runs smoothly and provides ample power throughout the rev range. Factory wheels are wearing wide whitewall Coker Classic tubeless radial tires for a correct appearance (but better handling than bias ply tires).

This is certainly a rare car -- Chevrolet produced nearly 1.4 million passenger cars in 1950, but only 32,000 were convertibles. Roadworthy examples are difficult to find today. This classic convertible offers a ton of style for the money and attracts considerable positive attention wherever it goes. Factory service manual, records dating back to the 1980s and several dozen photos of the restoration are included with the sale. For more information about this 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Convertible for sale at Motorcar Studio in Savannah, please call 912-235-0435.