Chevrolet Fleetmaster
| Chevrolet Fleetmaster | |
|---|---|
 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Convertible | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Production | 1946 to 1948 model years [1] |
| Assembly |
United States [1] Australia [2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style |
2-door sedan [1] 4-door sedan [1] 2-door coupe [1] 2-door convertible [1] 4-door station wagon [1] |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Chevrolet Stylemaster [1] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 216.5 cu in (3.5 L) I6 [1] |
| Transmission | 3 speed manual [1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 116 in (2,946 mm) [1] |
| Length | 197.75 in (5,023 mm) [1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chevrolet Special Deluxe [1] |
| Successor | Chevrolet Deluxe [1] |
The Chevrolet Fleetmaster is an automobile which was produced by the Chevrolet in the United States for the 1946, 1947 and 1948 model years.[1] The Fleetmaster series included the Fleetline sub-series which was offered only in 2-door and 4-door "fastback" bodystyles.[1]
1946
The Series DK Fleetmaster was introduced as the top trim level model in the 1946 Chevrolet range, along with the lower level Series DJ Chevrolet Stylemaster.[1] The Fleetmaster, which replaced the "prewar" Chevrolet Special Deluxe,[1] was powered by a 216.5 cu in (3.5 L) Straight-six engine driving through a 3 speed manual transmission.[1] It was offered in 2-door Town Sedan, 4-door Sport Sedan, 2-door Sports Coupe, 2-door Convertible and 4-door Station Wagon models.[1] A Fleetline sub-series was available as the 2-door Aero Sedan and 4-door Sport Master Sedan, both of which featured "fastback" styling and additional triple mouldings on all fenders.[1]
1947
The 1947 Series 2100 EK Fleetmaster was little changed from its predecessor, the most notable visual difference being a new radiator grille with a more horizontal theme.[1]
1948
The 1948 Series 2100 FK Fleetmaster was again little changed from the previous year.[1] There were no significant body alterations, however the radiator grille featured a vertical centre bar.[1]
Replacement
For the 1949 model year the Fleetmaster was replaced by the 2100 GK Series Chevrolet Deluxe, offered in Styleline and Fleetline sub-series.[1]
Australia production
The Chevrolet Fleetmaster was also produced by General Motors-Holden's in Australia.[2] As Holden had carried over the body tooling from its 1942 models, the Australian sedan differed from its US counterpart in having a different body with rear-hinged back doors and a larger trunk.[3] The grilles fitted to the Australian models were the same as those used on the US models.[4] Australian Fleetmasters were produced in 1946, 1947 and 1948 models.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946 to 1975, Revised 4th Edition, pages 156 to 159
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Norm Darwin, 100 years of GM in Australia, page 76
- ↑ Norm Darwin, The History of Holden in Australia since 1917, page 62
- ↑ The Post-war Chevrolet, 1946-1948, Restored Cars No 156, Jan-Feb 2003, pages 20 to 23
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