The 1950 Chevrolet machine was the most habitual vehicle in America, with expanded than 1 million cars and trucks sold. These models were offered in Distinctive or DeLuxe trim levels. Mannequin names were the Fleetline DeLuxe and Designated, the Styleline DeLuxe and Definite, the Bel Air, the Sport Coupe and the Line Coupe.Features
The DeLuxe models featured stainless steel side trim with "DeLuxe" scripted on the front fenders.
The representation year was record-setting for sales as the automotive Production was in abundant swing after civilian Industry had elsewhere on hiatus during Earth Police action II. It took almost five oldness for comprehensive Industry to renew before latest steel manufacturing restrictions for civilian purposes were situate in put during the Korean Hostilities in 1950.
Types
Chevrolet produced assorted contrasting models for 1950 in four intent styles: the fastback Fleetline--which began losing popularity due to its perceived elderly looks--the notchback Styleline, the convertible and the estate car.The models as well were equipped with chrome gravel guards on the rear fenders and stainless steel mouldings approximately the windscreen and rear window. The lower trim common Designated had stainless steel moulding peerless enclosing the windows. Optional Accoutrement for all models included circle trim rings, locking Gauze filler cap, rear fender skirts, glove compartment light, fog lamps, back-up lights, tail tube amplitude and other amenities, according to 50classicchevy.com.
Engine and Specifications
Customers had a choice of two six-cylinder engines: the 90-horsepower 216.5-cubic-inch six or the 105-horsepower 235-cubic-inch six. A three-speed manual transmission was standard equipment. A two-speed Powerglide automatic was available for an extra $159 on the Bel Air, convertible and DeLuxe models. The sedans and coupes sat on a 115-inch wheelbase and measured 197.5 inches long.
Safety
In an era when there were no government-mandated safety features or crash testing, automakers, including Chevrolet, did little to provide safety equipment. However, some minor safety features were offered. All Chevys featured a "Safety-Sight" curve instrument panel in which the gauges were grouped in a pair of circular non-glare lighted clusters. "Jumbo-Drum" brakes were marketed as requiring 25 percent less brake pedal pressure to stop due to the larger-size drums. Seat belts were not offered.
Production
The 1950 four-door Fleetline DeLuxe cost $1,529 and 124,287 were produced. Nearly 190,000 two-door sedans were manufactured. Only 32,810 convertibles were sold. Sales of business coupes, which were used primarily by traveling salesmen who converted the rear seat for extra storage, numbered 21,000. Nearly 167,000 $2,000 DeLuxe station wagons were produced. The Sports Coupe, which sold for $1,408, had 28,328 units produced. More than 76,000 Bel Airs were sold. And 248,567 Stylelines were sold.
