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The NB Center’s Special DeLuxe Coupe was acquired in 2007 as a fully restored car. It is finished in the model-year correct two-tone color combination of Nassak Grey over Marine Blue.
The Special Deluxe 2-door coupe was one of the volume leading offerings from Chevrolet in this model year. The only other body style to outsell this was the Town Sedan in both Master and Deluxe series. -
Company
General Motors
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Special Deluxe, AH
Body Style
Coupe, 2-dr., 5-pass.
Body Manufacture
Fisher Body
Model year
1941
Wheelbase
116 inches
Length
195.75 inches
Engine
inline-6, OHV, 216.5 cid
Horsepower
90 hp @ 3300 rpm
Transmission
3-speed manual
Original Base Price
$804
Brand Production
1,021,371
This Car Production
155,889 -
The 1941 Chevrolets featured new, larger, longer Fisher bodies with a fresh frontal appearance in keeping with GM’s new styling language for all divisions. The entry level Master DeLuxe (Series AG) and the volume leading Special DeLuxe (Series AH) styling both more closely resembled the more costly Buick. With wheelbases lengthened to 116 inches, three inches longer than the 1940 cars, the cars were roomier than ever before.
The body style offerings also grew with the addition of the new “Aerosedan”, a two-door fastback similar to the other GM offerings this model year. Running boards were finally abolished in favor of a concealed step covered by the door bottom. Headlamps were fully incorporated into the fenders and set wide to accommodate the wider grille. The exterior sported smooth curves with chrome and stainless trim.
Under the hood was a 216.5 cubic-inch, inline, overhead valve, six-cylinder. This engine dubbed the “Blue Flame” would be a mainstay for Chevrolet until the small block V8 appears in 1955. The Blue Flame six for 1941 produced 90 horsepower and was the only engine offered. The power was directed to the rear wheels through a three-speed synchromesh manual transmission. The hydramatic automatic transmission was not yet available in a Chevrolet.
Chevrolet offered a long list of options that owners could tap to personalize their car. Exterior mounted sun visors were a popular choice. Clocks & radios were also popular. Fender skirts, extra trim, decorative bumper overriders, different hood ornaments, fog lights, even a short wave radio were some of the options to choose from.
The least expensive offering from Chevrolet in 1941 was the Master Deluxe Business Coupe priced at $712. The most expensive was the Special DeLuxe four-door station wagon, which had seating for eight and a sticker price of $995.