1951 Chevrolet Deluxe Convertible
The Chevrolet Deluxe is a trim line of Chevrolet automobiles that was marketed from 1941 to 1952, and was the volume sales leader for the market during the 1940s. The line included at first a 4-door sedan, but grew to include a fastback 2-door “aerosedan” and other body styles. The 1941 Chevrolet was the first generation that didn’t share a common appearance with Chevrolet trucks, while the Chevrolet AK Series truck did share common internal components.
It was with this generation that all GM vehicles experienced increased width dimensions to accommodate three passengers on the front bench seat and an additional three passengers on rear bench seat installed vehicles. This was accomplished with the deletion of running board thereby adding additional room inside the passenger compartment.
The original series ran from 1941 to 1948, after which a new body style was introduced for 1949, running through 1952. During the post-war years and continuing through the early 1950s, the Deluxe range was Chevrolet’s sales leader, offering a balance of style and luxury appointments unavailable in the base Special series; and a wider range of body styles, including a convertible, Sport Coupe hardtop (starting in 1950), two- and four-door sedans and four-door station wagons.
This 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe Convertible coupe is powered by a replacement 216ci inline-six and chrome accents were added to enhance the looks and performance. Chevy tips were added to the exhaust system.
The interior installing a peanut butter cloth interior with beige leather on the door panels.
For Sound System was installed the sounds starting with an Alpine head unit with Alpine components, including a 12-inch band-pass box with Rockford-Fosgate amplifiers.
For Paint/Body was handled the body upgrade; which included the sheet metal work, then stripped the original paint down and added a unique metallic silver base with House of Kolor Kandy Brandywine with modest metal flake. Murals were added all throughout the skirts and trunk.
If you like to walk off the beaten path a bit, perhaps this 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe Convertible should certainly appeal to you. It’s a blast to drive, and the look is straight out of the ’50s, with a mild custom flair and daily driver functionality.
A fun vintage ragtop with an updated look and old-school internals, this ’51 Chevrolet is a whole lot of bang-for-your-buck. So, if you like them just a bit traditional with a little added flair, this Chevy is a fantastic choice.
