In 1940, Chevrolet offered three trim levels of automobiles: the Master, Master Deluxe, and Special Deluxe, with the latter being top-of-the-line. The GM division built nearly three-quarters of a million cars that year while much of the world was… more»
Special Deluxe
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Survivor! 1942 Plymouth Special Deluxe Four-Door Sedan
By 1942, most United States manufacturers had converted operations to wartime production. Ford made bombers. Alcoa made airplanes. Not even Lionel, the toy train company, was unaffected: it made compasses for warships. In 1941, Plymouth had just introduced its… more»
Nov 16, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Grand National V6: 1946 Plymouth Special Deluxe
In 1946, U.S. auto manufacturers were starting to build automobiles again after WW2. Most of the new cars were continuations of what had been produced in 1942, with all-new products not appearing before 1948. So, this 1946 Plymouth Special… more»
May 29, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Hasn’t Run in 40 Years: 1947 Plymouth Special Deluxe
U.S. automobile production was on hold from 1942 to 1946 to shift the emphasis on production to the much-needed armament for the war effort (WW2). By the end of that period, pent-up demand was huge for new cars, but… more»
Apr 5, 2023 • Auctions • 27 Comments
BF Auction: 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe Sedan
Long-term ownership is always desirable with classic cars, making this 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe Sedan something out of the box. Until recently, it belonged to the same family since the day it drove out of the dealership. It was… more»
Jan 23, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Beautiful Family Cruiser: 1941 Chevrolet
While there are certainly more appealing pre-war sedans (’40 Ford for example), this 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe is a really nice specimen. It appears to be nearly flawless and seems to be a great choice for someone who cares… more»
Aug 29, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Single Family Ownership: 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Coupe
In the 1930s, Chevrolet was riding high, in solid financial condition, and selling well against its competition. Designs throughout the industry were shifting, as running boards shrank, headlights were drawing closer to fenders, and radiators were enclosed by front-end… more»
Oct 24, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe
Chevy’s cars were all-new for 1940 and would have a brief run before automobile production in the U.S. was put on hold due to the war effort. The Special Deluxe was the top-of-the-line car with more creature comforts and… more»
Jul 12, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
One Family Survivor: 1968 Buick Special Deluxe
The Special was part of the Buick line-up from 1938-96, though not always in consecutive years and the same body sizes. From 1964-69, the automobile was wrapped in a mid-size package and was the entry-level car on the way… more»
