1934 Chevrolet Master Eagle

1934 Chevrolet Other Description:

Chevy’s bulletproof “Stovebolt” six-cylinder engine really needs no introductions, with this being a correct 207 cubic inch version. This same engine family was powering vehicles into the 1980s, which speaks to the design and its durability. Fully rebuilt and nicely detailed, it’s a wonderful runner with good torque and surprising smoothness that belies its price range. You’ll note that by 1934, Chevy had switched to a proper mechanical fuel pump, as well as a distributor with vacuum advance and a downdraft carburetor, all recent innovations that really make a difference. It remains completely stock, including the 6-volt electrical system which still uses the original 3-brush generator to make electricity. It works like it should. There’s an accessory three-note horn that plays a familiar tune, and someone has cleverly installed a cut-off switch on the firewall that can be switched by reaching through the rear-most hood vent instead of opening the hood. Nice thinking! It starts easily with the help of an electric fuel pump, but once it’s underway, you don’t need it and the mechanical pump takes over. There’s plenty of power at any speed and a nice hit of torque off the line.
The 3-speed manual transmission has synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd, so it feels modern and needs no special instructions to operate. Ratios are well-chosen for its mission, which was cruising around town with minimal shifting required, and that’s why it was fitted with 4.10 gears out back—it’s almost impossible to stall this car! There’s nothing exotic on the chassis: rigid axles, leaf springs, mechanical drum brakes, but it all works like it should to provide a genuine 1934 driving experience that’s far more competent and comfortable than you’d expect—those guys who think that installing modern hardware is necessary to have a car you can drive are dead wrong. This car is a joy on the road! There’s a brand new exhaust system with a nice 6-cylinder grumble and an expensive new stainless steel gas tank hanging out back. Jaunty red wire wheels carry right-sized 5.25/5.50-17 Lester wide whitewall tires that really help with the upscale image.