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1940s

Chevrolet Special Deluxe Series KA 

Chevrolet Special Deluxe Series KA

Production period:

1940

Body versions :

Saloon , station wagon ,coupé , convertible

Engines:

Gasoline engine : 3.55 liters 

Wheelbase:

2870 mm

Curb weight :

1327-1431 kg

 

In 1940, the better-equipped Special Deluxe Series KA was introduced as a top-of-the-line model and pushed the Master Deluxe to the middle position of the model range. To recognize was the Special Deluxe on the additional stainless steel trim on bonnet and body.

 As with the lower-priced model series, the grille consisted of a narrow, forward-arched center section with horizontal chrome bars, with small, half-high wing sections on the sides. The headlights sank into the front fenders, which were additionally crowned with position lights. The hood was designed as a rear-hinged alligator hood.

Six different bodies were available for the Special Deluxe: two different coupes, a 2-door convertible, two different sedans with 2 or 4 doors and a 5-door station wagon with 8 seats.

With 431,199 copies, the Special Deluxe was the most frequently ordered Chevrolet model series this year.

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