1938 Chevrolet Master

1938 Chevrolet Master Business Coupe — Rust-Free Survivor with Factory-Correct Restoration and Period Accessories

The 1938 Chevrolet Master Business Coupe is not a car you see at every show. Chevrolet built the 1938 Master series on a longer 112.3-inch wheelbase than its cheaper Master 85 sibling, and the body was penned under the direction of GM's Art and Colour Section with input from Harley Earl's team. The result was some of the most cohesive pre-war American styling ever put into production — a fully integrated pontoon fender design, a waterfall grille with vertical chrome bars, and a roofline that flowed rearward in a single smooth arc.

What separates this particular 1938 Chevrolet Master Business Coupe from the ones you occasionally see at shows is simple: the metal is real. There is no filler anywhere on this car. The body panels are straight because they were never seriously damaged and because someone cared enough to restore this car correctly around 2010 rather than skim over problems with plastic filler and a spray gun. The undercarriage photographs confirm this — the floor pans, frame rails, and body seams are clean, tight, and show no evidence of patch panels or hidden damage. For a pre-war car that has spent time in the southeastern United States, that is genuinely significant.

The exterior is finished in factory-correct Woodleaf Brown, Paint Code 229 — a warm, medium-depth brown with subtle bronze undertones that was available on 1938 Chevrolet models and pairs naturally with the tan interior. This is not a common color choice on restored pre-war Chevrolets, which makes this car stand out at shows where black and two-tone combinations dominate the field.

Rust-free body — no filler anywhere on the car

Restored approximately 2010 in factory-correct Woodleaf Brown (Paint Code 229)

85hp 216.5ci Stovebolt Six inline OHV engine

Key details
Exterior: Woodleaf Brown
Transmission: 3-Speed Manual
VIN / chassis: 14HB0616256

Offered by Skyway Classics, 10420 Portal Crossing, Bradenton, FL 34212. Taxes, title and fees not included.

Photos courtesy of Skyway Classics.