Description
Few cars capture the romance of pre-war motoring quite like the 1939 Chevrolet Coupe. With its sweeping fenders, flowing body lines and unmistakable American presence, it represents one of the most elegant designs to emerge from Chevrolet before the Second World War. Today, these cars are admired not only for their timeless styling but also for the incredible motorsport stories they inspired across the globe.
When Chevrolet introduced the 1939 model range, it marked a turning point for the brand. The coupe featured a longer, lower silhouette, integrated headlights and improved engineering that made it both comfortable and robust. Powered by Chevrolet’s dependable inline-six “Stovebolt” engine, these cars quickly earned a reputation for durability and ease of maintenance, qualities that made them popular with racers and endurance drivers.
The model achieved legendary status thanks to the great Argentine driver Juan Manuel Fangio, long before his five Formula One World Championships. In the late 1940s, Fangio competed in the brutal South American long-distance road races known as Turismo Carretera. Driving a heavily modified Chevrolet coupe, he conquered thousands of miles of unforgiving terrain in events such as the Gran Premio Internacional del Norte, a marathon rally stretching across South America. Fangio’s victories and fearless performances turned the Chevrolet coupe into an icon of endurance racing, forever linking the car with one of motorsport’s greatest drivers.
The example offered by Rally Preparation Services was recently sourced in South America and imported by us. It provides a wonderful opportunity to own a piece of history with its authentic pre-war styling and solid foundation. This Chevrolet coupe is an ideal candidate to be transformed into a Chevy “Fangio” Coupe for long distance events such as The Peking to Paris Rally or any other demanding long distance rally, or maybe even for a sympathetic restoration by an enthusiast inspired by the cars motorsport heritage.
The car is currently with Rally Preparation Services sister Company, the RPS storage facility and available for inspection.
All viewings and test drives welcomed by appointment at Rally Preparation Services.
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