1934 Chevrolet Master DA Sport Coupe

Chevrolet introduced their new six-cylinder engine in 1929, and it featured the company's traditional overhead valves and excellent cooling. The engine would continue to receive modifications and improvements over the years, making it a very stable and reliable unit. It would earn the nickname, the 'Cast iron Wonder.' By 1934, Chevrolet had fitted the engine with improved lubrication and redesigned combustion chambers. It became available only on the Master Series and developed nearly twice the power of its predecessor with no increase in displacement.

Another important feature of the 1934 Chevrolet models was Knee Action independent front suspension, courtesy of the Frenchman Andre Dubonnet. This setup used an oil-filled combination of spring and shock absorbers units.

This Master Series DA Sport Coupe has a high-quality restoration finished in brown with tan moldings and a contrasting orange stripe with matching wheels. The fabric top insert is done in grained black vinyl. Inside, the upholstery is brown mohair and there is a wood-grain dashboard. The floor mats are brown rubber and a roll-down rear window facilitates communication with the rumble seat passengers. Other options include whitewall tires with chrome trim rings, a windshield post-mounted spotlight, a hood ornament, bumper guards, a rumble seat, dual side mounts with metal covers, and a trunk rack below the rumble seat. There are fender skirts, twin horns, and an accessory hot water heater.

In 1984, the car was purchased by Dr. Atwood from Donald Childers of Des Moines, Iowa. This car remained in the care of Dr. Atwood until being brought to auction in 2009. It has been well-maintained and carefully preserved.

In 2009, this Sport Coupe was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Arizona auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was expected to sell for $35,000 - $45,000 and was offered without a reserve. As bidding came to a close the lot had been sold for $52,800.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009