1939 Chevrolet Master 85 Coupe Restored, Modified, Inspected
Here is a 1939 Chevrolet Master 85 Business Coupe, modified into a ‘Street Rod’ with numerous performance and aesthetic upgrades. The seller has opted for our third-party inspection service, please see the inspector’s report linked under CCC Vital Info when ready. Finished in Black Cherry, the coupe retains its classic appeal while integrating modern components for serious performance. The car is powered by a fuel injected 383-cubic-inch stroker V8 crate engine, paired with a 700R4 automatic transmission. This car shows under 15,000 miles (TMU) on the odometer, installed during a comprehensive restoration; , This restored 1939 Chevrolet Master 85 ‘Street Rod’ is offered in Ottawa, ON by the seller with one key, a 2024 appraisal report, and an Inspection report, linked here and below ‘CCC Vital Info’; we have also included it in the gallery. The owner disputes the inspector’s position about an oil leak, attributing to oil from the filter after an oil change performed immediately before the inspection. The inspector did not raise it in person and the owner has supplied photos 193 – 197 and this video to support his position that the underside of the car is dry.
The restoration that the car received under prior ownership has been referred to as an ‘Every nut and bolt’ restoration by the appraiser, whose comprehensive report can be used as a reference, appearing in our gallery. It included an extensive dismantle of the car and rebuild from the ground up. The exterior of this street rod is finished in Black Cherry, professionally completed through a multi-coat paint process. All bright work/trim and accent components have either been replated or buffed and polished to retain the original high gloss finish. Modern safety glass has been used throughout, all with a light grey tint. Custom etchings are visible on several glass sections.
The car is fitted with a set of American Racing Torque Thrust-style forged aluminum wheels which were machined with a polished outer rim and chrome center accents. The staggered Cooper Cobra Radial GT tires feature 215/65R15’s at the front and 255/60R15’s at the rear. These tires are in near-new condition, having covered fewer than 500 miles since installation. The suspension system has been updated to include a modern front coil spring setup and a rebuilt rear suspension system with parallel leaf springs. The car is equipped with power steering, a tilt steering column and power brakes, discs up front and drums under the wider rear wheels.
The interior of this 1939 Chevrolet Master 85 has been fully reupholstered with custom materials. The seats are finished in a burgundy colour that matches the overall aesthetic of the car, while the door cards, kick panels, and headliner have also been reupholstered in matching materials, and the window bezels are finished in chrome. The trunk has been fully upholstered with custom materials, complementing the rest of the car’s interior design; a custom wooden cover has been installed over the battery housed within.
The wooden rim steering wheel with three chromed spokes fronts a custom dash panel with period correct Stewart Warner Instruments, tachometer and coolant temperature gauge excepted. A Realistic brand AM/FM stereo cassette player and a Pulser power booster have been installed, as well as power windows, illustrative of the modern functionalities in this street rod.
The engine in this Chevrolet Master 85 is a professionally assembled 383-cubic-inch stroker V8, featuring an upgrade to electronic fuel injection. The engine compartment is equipped with various polished and chrome components, including a brushed aluminum intake manifold, polished aluminum low restriction air filter, polished aluminum valve covers, aluminum oil filler cap, chrome thermostat housing, a chrome oil breather cap, chrome timing gear cover, aluminum cylinder heads, chrome radiator support rods, aluminum shrouded radiator with polished stainless steel overflow container, flex fan, chrome power brake booster, and chrome hood support rods. The engine’s performance is further enhanced by a performance camshaft and valve train including roller type valve lifters, roller type rocker arms and high-quality rotating assembly including pistons, connecting rods and crankshaft. The engine bay is clean and has been dressed up with several chrome components shown throughout the gallery.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 700R4 automatic transmission – 3-Speed, plus an integral overdrive. The transmission was professionally rebuilt during current ownership and is paired with a high-quality floor shifter. A late-model General Motors differential has also been installed, fitted with a 4:11 gear ratio, and this has been rebuilt with new bearings, seals, and gaskets. The car is fitted with polished stainless steel exhaust manifold shrouds, and a fully polished dual exhaust system with low decibel mufflers. In preparation for the sale, oil was changed and a new battery installed the week of July 21, 2025.
This restored 1939 Chevrolet Master 85 ‘Street Rod’ is offered by the seller with one key, a 2024 appraisal report, and an inspection report in Ottawa, ON.
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