Monday, December 27, 2010

Features of 1936 Chevy Master Coupe

Chevrolet produced more than 918,000 vehicles in 1936. The 1936 Chevrolet, which became a renowned collector's car, originally appeared in two body styles --- the Standard and Master DeLuxe. Each trim had its own small variations, such as the wheelbases. Though the majority of 1936 Chevy Master Coupe owners have upgraded the vehicles using contemporary parts and "mods," collectors continue to cherish its classic exterior.

Specifications
The 1936 Chevy came with a three-speed manual transmission, fairly standard for its time. The Master Deluxe represented an upgrade on the 1936 Standard Chevy, with its wheelbase of 109 inches on all its styles. The four-by-two, rear-wheel drive, front-motor vehicle had a 113-inch wheelbase.
Original Price
The Master DeLuxe cost $560 as a base price in its day. It came in coach, coupe, cabriolet, sedan, sport sedan and town sedan versions. The most expensive trim at the time was the four-door, five-passenger Sport Sedan, which weighed 3,080 lbs. and cost $665.
Standard Vs. Master DeLuxe
Chevrolet produced approximately 280,000 Master DeLuxe models --- more than it did of the Standard. Though Chevy built only 220,000, Standard models proved more popular at the time, and the two-door, five passenger Town Sedan sold best at $535. In 2010, an unaltered 1936 Master Deluxe sells for about $18,500.
Colors
The car comes in colors with names that evoke the high-end lifestyles of the period, many of which sound anachronistic as of 2010: Regent Maroon, Cranbrook Gray, Willow Green, Navy Blue, Cabana Cream, Kingswood Gray, Beaver Brown, Taupe Metallic, Hollywood Tan, Frosty Green and Regatta Red.

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