1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
1952
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Transmission:
Automatic
Cylinders:
6
Auction Estimate:
$30,000 to $40,000
VIN:
2KKB15021
Description
Being sold with No Reserve is this Beautifully restored 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe.
Persistence was the key in restoring this 1952 Chevrolet Styleline convertible to a better-than-factory finish.No matter your level of automotive knowledge, every element of the collector-car hobby--whether it is mechanical, bodywork, electrical or upholstery--is put to the ultimate test when you decide to take on the task of performing your first full restoration. Among the countless many who have experienced the…
Being sold with No Reserve is this Beautifully restored 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe.
Persistence was the key in restoring this 1952 Chevrolet Styleline convertible to a better-than-factory finish.No matter your level of automotive knowledge, every element of the collector-car hobby–whether it is mechanical, bodywork, electrical or upholstery–is put to the ultimate test when you decide to take on the task of performing your first full restoration. Among the countless many who have experienced the triumphs and tribulations of a first undertaking of this magnitude is Richard Maxcy, a machine shop owner from Warren, Maine, who chose to restore a 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe convertible, of which 11,975 were produced.
A standard .030-inch overbore was machined into the block, while new bearings, pistons and valves were pressed into service; the original crankshaft was polished. Refinished and reassembled with new seals and a rebuilt carburetor, the engine was covered and carefully stored for later reinstallation. The Powerglide was also disassembled and carefully inspected; new seals and bearings were just some of the parts needed to complete its rebuild.
New brake and fuel lines complemented new wheel cylinders, shoes and drums, wheel bearings, ball joints and tie-rod ends. Finishing the chassis was a set of repainted steel wheels detailed with hand-applied pinstripes. It was at this point that the engine and transmission were reunited, followed by the body in primer, although the underside had been finished in OE black.
The body mount locations were also damaged by rust and reproductions were obtained, but Richard quickly determined that none were up to the standards of the originals. So using a combination of 14- and 20-gauge mild steel, he meticulously hand-fabricated each body mount, a task that took him an entire winter to accomplish.
The bare frame was media-blasted before being refinished in black urethane with the correct percentage of gloss. Each removed component was then prepped and finished in OE-style paint and carefully reinstalled. He applied three base coats of PPG DBU color and three coats of PPG DCU2012 clear. After it was allowed to cure, Rob thoroughly wet-sanded the entire body by hand using 800-grade paper and finished with 2000-grade before final buffing.”
The only deviation from stock was the well-hidden conversion of the AM-to-FM radio.
This is possibly one of the nicest versions you will find, please click the link 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe for the full Hemmings article.
Being sold with a title
1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
Lot #:
078
No Reserve:
NO RESERVE
Auction Estimate:
$30,000 to $40,000
Sold For:
$66,412.50
Year:
1952
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Styleline Deluxe
Body Style:
Convertible
VIN:
2KKB15021
Mileage:
2,107
Exterior Color:
Admiral Blue
Interior Color:
Blue
Cylinders:
6
Engine Size:
235 Ci
Transmission:
Automatic
Consignor Ratings*
Engine:
Very Good
Body:
Excellent
Chassis/Frame:
Excellent
Tires:
Excellent
Coachwork/Interior:
Excellent
Electrical:
Excellent
Transmission:
Excellent
Paint:
Excellent
Overall Condition:
Excellent
*The following ratings were provided by the consignor, based on a scale of ‘Poor’, ‘Fair’, ‘Good’, ‘Very Good’ or ‘Excellent’. (Excellent = 100% restored)
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