Chevrolet Master
The Chevrolet sedans, were a series of passenger cars built between the 30s and 40s by the U.S. manufacturer General Motors for its Chevrolet division. It was a series of full-size cars, mostly in two-door coupe body, which were manufactured by General Motors since 1937, receiving different names.
Basically, these sedans shared his mechanical composed of a longitudinal front engine 6-cylinder in-line, between 3800 and 4000 cm3, with three gearboxes and rear wheel speed. The cars were presented with different name, highlighting the Master Line, the Special Deluxe Line, the Line Style (Styleline) and the Deluxe Line.
Production of the Chevrolet sedans began in 1937, stopping briefly in 1942 to be affected by the recession production of World War II. After this conflict, production was restarted in 1945 continuing until 1952. These cars were replaced by the 150, 210 and Bel Air models. These units were also imported to different countries, highlighting marketing in Argentina, where Fleetmaster Sedans were used to develop skills Turismo Carretera. With a Chevrolet Fleetmaster, Juan Manuel Fangio five-time world Formula 1 champion, won its first two motorsports championships, winning in 1940 and 1941 only two TC championships and the first two titles of the Chevrolet brand in this category. A few years later, in 1966, Juan Manuel Bordeu repeat the success of Fangio, giving the Coupé Chevrolet its third title, and the last made by a car of this kind, before the advent of compact cars and prototypes Sport began a new stage in the TC.
The first Chevrolet vehicle used by the Master designation, a vehicle was introduced in 1932, which was designed and developed to give the sedan Chevrolet Confederate replacement. However, it was not until 1935 that his first fabricate Chevrolet full-size sedan, to make his presentation Chevrolet Master Deluxe.
The new model was introduced as the EA/FA Series version or ED/FD Series, and was released in 1935. This model had a new style of bodywork, making his debut Full set of steel implemented by the Fisher Body CO. This model, offered Cabriolet and Roadster versions, but the range was composed of two variants coupe and four 4-door sedan.
As a novelty, the EA Series also brought a new suspension system on your front axle: The new "Dubonnet" system was the use of coil springs instead of the old semi-elliptic leaf springs system used on 1932 to 1934 models. The old system of suspensions was available in the version called ED Series. The wheelbase had grown to 2,870 millimeters. The following year, the models had a new, more rounded radiator mask and steel wheels with standard radiation. These versions were referred to as "FA Series" (with Dubonnet suspension system on your front axle) and "FD Series" (with suspension system leaf springs). For the latter system versions suspensions with coil springs, which were available as standard developed last year. These cars were equipped with old engines 6 inline and 3,389 cm3 that equipped 1932 models, able to develop between 79 and 80hp (58 and 59 kW). In two years, 846 300 Master Deluxe was developed between EA, ED, FA and FD Series lines.
The Special Deluxe line, known as Chevrolet Special Deluxe, was introduced in 1940 as a four-door sedan vehicle. Were presented three versions of this model, highlighting the Fleetline Fleetmaster and versions. In 1940, he was presented the first version of the Special Deluxe sedan, which was named as KA Series. This model had better equipment than its predecessor, the Master Deluxe line, which placed it above all, displacing its predecessor at half the roster of models. How to recognize a Special Deluxe, was on their finishes high grade steel, added to its hood and bodywork. As in the case of the models in the range of low prices, the front barbeque consisitía in a narrow curved center section forward, horizontal chrome lines, small winged include sections on medium-high lateral zones. The headlights were installed in the front fenders, which received additional position lights. The hood was designed with the shape of the head of a crocodile, being held in the back. Six versions were available for Special Deluxe line: Two different coupes a two-door cabriolet two sedans 2 0 4-door and 5-door wagon, 8 seats. With 431,199 units, the Special Deluxe was the most frequently Chevrolet sales had that year.
The Fleetline was released in 1941 by presenting a four-door sedan version. In 1942, he was presented the two-door coupe version, known as "aerosedan" due to falling fastback type ceiling presenting this model. He was one of the most important models manufactured by Chevrolet in the ’40s, and in 1947 accounted for 71.26% of brand sales. Between 1949 and 1952, the fastback was the only version offered by Chevrolet and production was canceled in 1953. production of the Fleetline was detained indefinitely in 1942, having produced just 110,000 units, due to the recession caused by the Second World War. However, some units were manufactured during the years of war to supply the navies of the United States. Production of civilian vehicles was restarted in 1945, the original series being canceled in 1948.
The redesigned Fleetline was released in 1949, featuring a reduced silhouette and rear fenders integrated into the body. This version was offered until 1952, being discontinued the following year.
Along with the Fleetline line, other models were introduced in 1942, within the "Special Deluxe" range. This line of cars, was the assistant name Fleetmaster, being manufactured only in 1942. Production and sale of Fleetmaster in the United States culminated that year, though production would continue between 1946 and 1948 pra supplying other countries, among them Argentina, where the car was widely used for competitions of cars.
Between 1941 and 1942, 775,502 units were developed Special Deluxe line, of which 110,547 of them were versions Fleetline. After the war only Fleetline line remained standing in the United States, replacing the Fleetmaster online.
The Fleetmaster name was reused in 1946, when it was released the DK Series Chevrolet. The new model was introduced as the new top-end version of Chevrolet models ladder, being itself the successor of the old prewar line Special Deluxe. Essentially, the carrier technically corresponds style production preassembled parts used by its predecessor. In 1946 he was presented the EK 2100 series, while in 1948 made its appearance FK Series 2100. These cars came equipped with impellers 6 cylinder, 3548 cm3, capable of generating a power of 90 HP (66 kW) at 3300 RPM. A fully synchronized 3-speed manual transmission was responsible for transmitting power to the rear axle.
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