1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Oxford Maroon

The 1948 Chevrolet master Station gon was originally advertised as an eight-passenger, four-door with drop-and-lift rear gates. The “woodie” remains arguably the most recognizable body style of its generation. This example was the recipient of a no-expense-spared restoration in the early eties, according to selling dealer Coast Classics. After that, the car was entered into AACA events and won National honors. Its older restoration appears to show very well, with a very good finish on its wood surfaces, including the veneered door panels and interior trim.

• There are only 629 miles on the restoration.
• The work was commissioned by a collector who owned the car for 55 years.
• Powertrain details include a “stovebolt” six-cylinder engine and a manual transmission.
• The reportedly original 216.5-cu.in. inline-six, rated at 92 hp, was rebuilt during the restoration.
• The three-speed manual transmission has a column shifter.
• An alternator replaces the original generator, and the electrical system was changed to 12 volts.
• ing to the seller, the car’s sheetmetal panels — hood, fenders and roof — are original.
• They were restored and painted the original Maroon during the restoration.
• The wood body features correct h and Mahogany panels.
• A previous owner had the wood stripped and refinished around 2020.
• Per the seller, the doors fit and close well, with no swollen joints in the wood.
• All the exterior chrome, trim, glass, and seals appear in very good condition.
• The chrome and stainless trim pieces were recently refinished and polished.
• Additional exterior details include LOF Hi-Test Safety glass with 1948 date codes.
• A nsylvania inspection sticker remains on the front windshield, dated 9/25/1948.
• ide, the tan leather cabin has turn signals, a heater with a two-speed blower, and an AM radio.
• There’s also a functional dash clock, accessory steering wheel, rubber floormats and more.
• After the restoration, an aftermarket air conditioning system was installed.
• The interior shows minimal evidence of wear and appears in show-ready condition.
• The chassis, suspension, and braking components are also said to be in very good condition.
• The car wears artillery-type wheels that have been powder-coated and matched with hubcaps.
• portedly new whitewall radial tires are matched with the wheels.

• Nothing additional is included.

• There are no known needs, according to the seller.

• A restoration on this classic Chevy “woodie” wagon was performed in the eties.
• The restoration earned an AACA National award and remains in “excellent” condition.
• The powertrain includes the original stovebolt six-cylinder engine and a manual transmission.
• All the wood exterior panels were stripped and refinished since 2020.
• The tan leather interior appears in excellent condition and features aftermarket air conditioning.

The selling dealer states that it will provide a clean and open fornia title for the proper transfer of ownership for this vehicle. With only a few hundred miles on its older restoration, the presence and condition of this 1948 Chevrolet master Station gon remains essentially show-ready. “This is an excellent example that’s ready to drive and enjoy,” says the seller. 

Please note: If the winning bidder is a fornia resident, the selling dealer is required by fornia law to register the vehicle in the buyer’s name and collect the appropriate sales tax and registration fees. Out of state buyers will have the title assigned to them but will not be charged the fornia taxes and fees.