Chevrolet's Standard, Master, Master Deluxe, and Special Deluxe models were its bread and butter throughout the 1930s and into the early 1940s. These cars successfully challenged Ford for sales leadership with features like the dependable overhead-valve 'Stovebolt' six-cylinder engine and advanced styling. Spanning from early Art Deco designs to the 'fat fender' streamlined look before WWII, this family of cars represents a huge chapter in Chevrolet's history.
Collectors appreciate these pre-war Chevrolets for their classic American styling and simple, robust mechanicals. The sheer variety of available body styles, from business coupes and sedans to rare convertibles and woodie wagons, means there's a model for almost any taste. Their sturdy frames and large engine bays also make them extremely popular platforms for street rod and custom car builders, creating a diverse community of owners.
The market for these Chevrolets is very broad. With 89 sales tracked, the average price sits at a relatively accessible $25,608, representing solid driver-quality cars and older restorations. The market's high end reaches $280,000, a price point reserved for professionally built street rods, show-winning restorations, or exceedingly rare body styles like convertibles and wagons.
Buying Tips
- Rust is the biggest enemy; thoroughly inspect floor pans, rocker panels, trunk floors, and the lower body behind the fenders.
- On wood-bodied wagons, carefully examine the condition of all wood framing and panels for rot or poor repairs, as this is a highly specialized and expensive part of the car.
- Decide if you want an original car or a modified street rod. Many have been updated with V8 engines, automatic transmissions, and modern brakes, which alters their value and driving dynamics.
- The original 'Stovebolt' six is a reliable engine, but check for low oil pressure or excessive smoke. Upgrades to a full-pressure oiling system are a common and desirable modification.
- Body styles heavily influence value. Coupes, convertibles, and wagons are significantly more valuable than the more common 2-door and 4-door sedans.
Prices range from $500 for non-running projects to $280,000 for concours-level restorations and custom street rods.
2,531 Chevrolet Standard & Master & Master Deluxe & Special Deluxe vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 407 currently live.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
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