The DeLuxe trim line was applied to multiple Chevrolets from 1941 to 1952 and lead in sales during its run. In the 40's production of new styles had to stop due to WWII and it wasn't until 1949 that the world got to see a new styling from Chevrolet. This very cool 1952 Styline DeLuxe is a mild custom that has a great look. It is the 2 door version and the body is all solid with no signs of rust. The body has been shaved of its hood trim, door handles and deck trim but still wears the nice side trim and rear fender trim as well as the DeLuxe emblem. It is painted in a nice Teal Blue that has some pearl in it that really comes to life when out in the sun. The front/rear stock style bumpers are nicely mounted in place which have a nice overall shine but is flaking in some areas. The stock headlights up front work well and in back it now has custom LED taillights. One very cool feature in addition to the body modifications is the rear fender skirts which give it an even more streamlined look. The car rides on a set of aftermarket wheels with Chevy bowtie hubcaps and are wrapped in thin white wall tires.
Under the hood is a nice running small block Chevy V8 that has been fitted with painted to match Moroso valve covers, painted to match air cleaner, painted to match brackets, an Edelbrock 4 barrel carburetor and and Edelbrock Performer EPS intake. That is then paired with an automatic transmission and 10 bolt rear end. The car sounds good and has a custom dual exhaust system that exits below the rear bumpers. The fuel system on the car was just gone through and it has a brand new gas tank. Some very nice upgrades for the car include the power steering system and power brakes which incorporate discs up front.
Inside the car has been redone with Gray upholstery combined with Black carpeting. It has a split front bench seat with the full bench in rear. The dash and the upper sections of the door panels have been painted a suede Black. On the dash it has mostly a stock layout with the central grill and clock along with stock style gauges. The steering column has also been painted and is fitted with a 3 spoke custom wheel.
This is a cool classic that has some neat customizations and upgrades. What is even more cool is the price! Often times the cost of entry into the classic car hobby is so high that people back away from it but this is a case someone could get themselves a very cool restomod at a price that won't break the bank.
