The
1936 Chevrolet Standard and Master DeLuxe enabled Chevy to reclaim
first place from Ford during 1936. Sales were up nearly 70 percent over
the 1935 Chevys.
Unlike in 1935, the 1936 Chevrolet Standard and Master DeLuxe now used the same 79-horsepower six-cylinder engine; that meant an increase of five horsepower for the Standard, and a decrease of one for the DeLuxe.
Just as significant, both Chevy models now also featured the seamless steel Turret-Top body and two-piece vee'd windshield.
Standard models were more than 100 pounds heavier than in 1935, and their wheelbase was stretched to 109 inches, a two-inch increase. The senior series, now called Master DeLuxe, stayed with a 113-inch wheelbase and was billed as "the aristocrat of its field."
Styling was essentially an attractive facelift of the 1935 Master series, with front doors hinged at the leading edge on all models. The cabriolet returned to the line after a one-year absence, this time as a member of the Standard line.
The built-in trunks, featured by the Town Sedans and Sport Sedans, proved highly popular.
Chevrolet's other big news for 1936 was its adoption of hydraulic brakes for both series. Standard models had a new box-girder frame, which was both stronger and lighter than the X-type that was retained for this one final year by the Master series.
Seventeen-inch steel wheels were standard throughout both lines. Knee-Action front suspension was a popular $20 option and was exclusive to the Master models.
Unlike in 1935, the 1936 Chevrolet Standard and Master DeLuxe now used the same 79-horsepower six-cylinder engine; that meant an increase of five horsepower for the Standard, and a decrease of one for the DeLuxe.
Just as significant, both Chevy models now also featured the seamless steel Turret-Top body and two-piece vee'd windshield.
Standard models were more than 100 pounds heavier than in 1935, and their wheelbase was stretched to 109 inches, a two-inch increase. The senior series, now called Master DeLuxe, stayed with a 113-inch wheelbase and was billed as "the aristocrat of its field."
Styling was essentially an attractive facelift of the 1935 Master series, with front doors hinged at the leading edge on all models. The cabriolet returned to the line after a one-year absence, this time as a member of the Standard line.
The built-in trunks, featured by the Town Sedans and Sport Sedans, proved highly popular.
Chevrolet's other big news for 1936 was its adoption of hydraulic brakes for both series. Standard models had a new box-girder frame, which was both stronger and lighter than the X-type that was retained for this one final year by the Master series.
Seventeen-inch steel wheels were standard throughout both lines. Knee-Action front suspension was a popular $20 option and was exclusive to the Master models.
One
of the street in Medan, North, Sumatera, Netherlands East Indies. The
two cars at left is a 1936 Chevrolet Standard Convertible (registration
number BK 8906) and 1933 Chevrolet Sedan Convertible (registration
number BK 3865), while the car in the centre probably
is a Morris 8
Sources:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/
http://medantempodulu.blogspot.com/
http://medantempodulu.blogspot.com/
We may have a barn find of a 1936 Chevrolet convertible sedan coming up at our estate content auction in Sept. It will need a complete restoration.
ReplyDeleteThe picture at the head of this article is actually of an Australian built "Holden" bodied 1936 Chev Roadster (FC series) standard.
ReplyDeleteAlthough your articloe says all models had the front doors hinged at the front, the car pictured has "suicide" doors, ei hinged at the rear.
This is a standard model as the Master featured "knee action" front suspension. You can see the front beam axle under the car. This car appears to have ben optioned with 1935 model spoke wheels. The standard wheels were "artillary" type.