Chevrolet Special Deluxe
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The Chevrolet Special Deluxe was a popular pre- and immediate post-World War II full-size Chevrolet model known for its upscale trim and solid, affordable family transportation.
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf | automobile model ⓘ |
| assemblyLocation | United States Chevrolet plants NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| bodyStyle |
2-door sedan
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4-door sedan ⓘ convertible ⓘ coupe ⓘ station wagon ⓘ |
| category |
1940s automobiles
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Chevrolet full-size cars ⓘ rear-wheel-drive vehicles ⓘ |
| collectibility | popular with vintage Chevrolet enthusiasts ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| engineType | inline-six engine ⓘ |
| era |
post-World War II automobile
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pre-World War II automobile ⓘ |
| fuelType | gasoline ⓘ |
| introducedAs | top Chevrolet trim line for 1940 model year ⓘ |
| layout | front-engine, rear-wheel-drive ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Chevrolet NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketedAs | Special DeLuxe in Chevrolet literature ⓘ |
| marketPosition |
family car
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upscale trim level ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
available heater and radio options
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chrome exterior detailing ⓘ upscale interior trim compared to lower Chevrolet models ⓘ |
| notableFor | affordable family transportation ⓘ |
| notableModelYear |
1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe
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1942 Chevrolet Special Deluxe NERFINISHED ⓘ 1946 Chevrolet Special Deluxe NERFINISHED ⓘ 1947 Chevrolet Special Deluxe NERFINISHED ⓘ 1948 Chevrolet Special Deluxe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| parentCompany | General Motors ⓘ |
| predecessor | Chevrolet Master Deluxe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| productionEnd | 1948 ⓘ |
| productionStart | 1940 ⓘ |
| status | classic car ⓘ |
| successor | Chevrolet Deluxe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| transmission | 3-speed manual transmission ⓘ |
| trimLevelAbove | Chevrolet Master 85 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedDuring | World War II era ⓘ |
| vehicleClass | full-size car ⓘ |
| wheelbase | approximately 116 inches (varied slightly by year and body style) ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Chevrolet Bel Air (as top trim before becoming separate series)
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predecessorTrim
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Chevrolet Special Deluxe
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subject surface form:
Chevrolet Bel Air (top trim)