Introduced in 1941, the Chevrolet DeLuxe trim line marked a significant evolution for Chevrolet, ending the era of shared design elements with its trucks and launching a new standard of automotive style and functionality. Both the Master DeLuxe Series AG and the Special DeLuxe Series AH trim levels showcased a sleek redesign with a new grille, refined curves, and headlights integrated into the fenders. The Special DeLuxe distinguished itself with luxurious touches, including upgraded fabrics, door armrests, and additional instrumentation. Eliminating the running boards allowed for a wider interior offering more space for both front and rear bench seats, enhancing overall comfort and convenience. The sportiest variant of 1941 was the five-passenger coupe, which featured stylish, fastback-like bodywork and provided comfortable seating for five or six adults.

Presented here is a truly captivating pre-war Chevrolet. Adorned in factory-correct Cimarron Green over Ridge Green Metallic, this Special DeLuxe Five-Passenger Coupe is said to be highly original, boasting appealing patina and numerous period-specific accessories. With the help of a longtime friend and experienced mechanic who discovered the car in storage, Ron Jury acquired it in July of 2016 from the original owner, who is said to have cherished the Special DeLuxe for many years before parking it in 1964. Reawakened after more than five decades of slumber, it was mechanically refurbished with rebuilt brake and fuel systems, a new exhaust system, and a more powerful 235-cubic-inch inline six-cylinder engine from a later Chevrolet. The original 216-cubic-inch “Victory Six” accompanies the sale.

Externally, in addition to the characteristic Special DeLuxe brightwork, it features amber fog lamps, polished bumper bars, a spotlight, window deflectors, a blind spot passing mirror, and a distinctive sunshade mounted atop the windshield. Inside, the vintage allure continues with tinted sun visors, period dash ornaments, a compass, “Motor Minder” gauge, a steering column-mounted fan, Fulton Traffic Light Finder lens, a Brodie knob, and a custom rear seat cover. The more one examines the car, the more intriguing details emerge.

While the world has long left 1941 behind, this enchanting, sympathetically refurbished Chevrolet remains a steward of that bygone era, needing only a new owner to continue its legacy.