Sharp-Dressed Chevrolet

Much of Chevrolet’s success stemmed from low pricing, sound engineering, contemporary styling, and a product line that included choices to suit varied customer requirements and desires.

For the 1951 model year, offerings included the Fleetline four-and two-door sedans and the Styleline four- and two-door sedans, sport coupe, business coupe, convertible, Bel Air hardtop, station wagon, and sedan delivery. If those weren’t enough, there were also the Special and upscale De Luxe trim levels that could be selected for the body styles within those lines. Several could be had with either one.

De Luxe equipment enriched the exterior with stainless steel rear fender shields (instead of the Special’s black rubber), wheel opening skirts (not on our feature