1941 Chevrolet Other Deluxe 235 CI Engine

Inside it's been restored to look like a time capsule. The option lists were a lot shorter in 1941, which gives this car an uncluttered appearance of a simpler time. But that also means you're going to really notice the details. The steering column is uncomplicated with a big wheel to help make turning a breeze. Behind it is just one stalk used to shift the manual transmission. Despite this sedan's simplicity, the gauge cluster is quite informative. It has info for the fuel, water temperature, oil pressure, and voltage that are all surrounding the Art Deco speedometer. Even the AM radio is still cranking out tunes. Because this is a true 1940s car, there are the traditional chrome accents on places like the doors, wheel, and the dashboard. Plus, the two rows of benches feel like cushy couches. They paid attention to the details, right down to the cloth of the seats and the striped pattern. It feels so fresh, yet period-correct, that you know there were all the right investments here.

Chevy's inline-six was the backbone of the company for decades, so it's a welcomed sight under the hood. It looks fantastically stock, right down to the oil bath air cleaner, but this one also has a secret. It's actually a 235 cubic-inch unit that wasn't available until after WWII. It's larger, more powerful, and provides even greater torque. So it's the ideal upgrade that doesn't lose the period-correct charm. The way the motor starts and runs reaffirms the total investment in quality. And you'll love the control that the three-speed manual transmission gives you over this classic powerplant.