What cars did Chevy make in 1940?
Chevrolet's 1940 passenger-car lineup centered on two main model lines: Master Deluxe and Special Deluxe.
These lines were offered in a variety of body styles and trim levels, giving buyers multiple choices within a shared platform, and reflecting Chevrolet's approach to accessible, well-equipped prewar cars.
Primary models
The core models for 1940 were the Master Deluxe and the Special Deluxe, each available in several body configurations.
- Chevrolet Master Deluxe
- Chevrolet Special Deluxe
With multiple body styles—from sedans to coupes—these lines covered a broad market segment and formed the backbone of Chevrolet's 1940 lineup.
Body styles and options
Available configurations
Chevrolet offered a range of body styles on the 1940 platforms to suit different buyers, including four-door and two-door variants across sedans and coupes, plus convertibles and wagons where available.
- 2-door sedan
- 4-door sedan
- 2-door coupe
- Convertible
- Wagon (estate)
These configurations enabled buyers to tailor the Master Deluxe and Special Deluxe to their needs, from family transports to personal cars.
Context and notes
Prewar design and production
The 1940 models reflected Chevrolet's prewar design language, emphasizing practicality and trim variety. Civilian car production would soon shift with the onset of World War II, but 1940 remained a peak year for the prewar lineup in the United States.
Summary
In 1940, Chevrolet's passenger-car lineup centered on Master Deluxe and Special Deluxe, offered in multiple body styles to meet diverse buyer needs, marking the end of the prewar era's distinctive styling before wartime production changes.
