This 1939 Chevrolet Master 85 town sedan was purchased by its current owner in 1985 and is powered by a 216ci inline-six paired with a three-speed manual transmission. The car is finished in black over beige cloth, and equipment includes 16″ steel wheels with hubcaps, 1939 North Carolina license plates, hydraulic drum brakes, dual side mirrors, Double-Duo Horns, and yellow-lens driving lamps. This Master 85 is now offered on dealer consignment with a North Carolina title.
The town sedan featured two-door bodywork with a humpback trunk. This example is finished in black and features a hood ornament, yellow-lens driving lights, running boards with step plates, and dual side mirrors. North Carolina license plates dated 1939 are fitted front and rear.
The wide-whitewall tires have cracks in the sidewalls and are accented by chrome covers. Braking is provided by hydraulic drums.
The cabin features front and rear bench seating upholstered in beige cloth, and interior appointments include a glovebox, tan rear carpets, a painted metal dashboard, and “Double-Duo Horns” for country or city driving.
Instrumentation consists of a 100-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, amperage, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 96k miles, approximately 12k of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 216ci inline-six was factory rated at 85 horsepower and is fitted with a Carter carburetor.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission.
Serial number 8JB041133 is shown above, and engine number 2471173 can be viewed in the gallery. The car is titled by a combination of the two numbers in format: 2471173 8JB04-11333.