The Chevrolet Stylemaster is an automobile produced by
Chevrolet
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in the
United States
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for the 1946, 1947 and 1948 model years.
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1946
The Series DJ Stylemaster was introduced as the base trim level model in the 1946 Chevrolet range, along with the top level Series DK Chevrolet Fleetmaster.[ The Stylemaster, which was essentially an updated 1942 Chevrolet Master Deluxe,][ was powered by a ]Straight-six engine
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driving through a 3-speed manual transmission
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.[ It was offered in 2-door Town Sedan, 4-door Sport Sedan, 2-door Business Coupe and 2-door 5-Passenger Coupe models,][1946 Chevrolet sales brochure, www.oldcarbrochures.com]
Retrieved on 22 February 2013 the Business Coupe differing from the 5-Passenger Coupe in having a front seat only.[
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1947
The 1947 Series 1500 EJ Stylemaster was little changed from its predecessor, the most notable visual difference being a new radiator grille with a more horizontal theme.[
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1948
The 1948 Series 1500 FJ Stylemaster was again little changed from the previous year.[ There were no significant body alterations, however the radiator grille featured a vertical centre bar.][ A Club Coupe was now offered ]
Retrieved on 22 February 2013
Retrieved on 22 February 2013
Replacement
For the 1949 model year the Stylemaster was replaced by the 1500 GJ Series Chevrolet Special, offered in Styleline and Fleetline sub-series.[
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Australia production
The Chevrolet Stylemaster was also produced by General Motors-Holden's
Holden, formerly known as General Motors-Holden, was an Australian subsidiary company of General Motors. It was an Australian automobile manufacturer, importer, and exporter which sold cars under its own brand, marque in Australia. In its las ...
in Australia
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.[ 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.][Norm Darwin, The History of Holden in Australia since 1917, page 62] The grilles fitted to the Australian models were the same as those used on the US models.[The Post-war Chevrolet, 1946-1948, Restored Cars No 156, Jan-Feb 2003, pages 20 to 23] Australian production included a coupe utility
A coupe or coupé (, ) is a passenger car with a sloping or truncated rear roofline and two doors.
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, which was, like the sedan, produced in 1946, 1947 and 1948 models.[
File:1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster coupe utility (7141134467).jpg, Australian 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster Coupe Utility
File:Chevrolet Stylemaster 1948.jpg, Australian produced 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster 4-door Sedan
File:Chevrolet Stylemaster Utility 1948.JPG, Australian produced 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Utility
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References
External links
{{Chevrolet cars timeline 1950-1979
Stylemaster
Cars introduced in 1946