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1938 Chevrolet

An original restoration as GEN Patton's staff car. Winner of VCCA, MPA, & CCA 1st place awards.
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  • This meticulously finished car has been awarded 1st Place, Original Restored in open competition by the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, the Military Preservation Association, the Classic Car Club of America, as well as numerous local competitions.

Fully streetworthy, it also participates in Veterans' Day and Independence Day parades.

    This meticulously finished car has been awarded 1st Place, Original Restored in open competition by the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, the Military Preservation Association, the Classic Car Club of America, as well as numerous local competitions. Fully streetworthy, it also participates in Veterans' Day and Independence Day parades.

  • Original body on dolly after preliminary work.

    Original body on dolly after preliminary work.

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  • Interior before restoration, dash

    Interior before restoration, dash

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  • Interior before restoration, rear seat

    Interior before restoration, rear seat

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  • Detail of speedometer restoration

    Detail of speedometer restoration

  • Overall right hand view of engine bay, installed engine, hoses, & horns.

    Overall right hand view of engine bay, installed engine, hoses, & horns.

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  • ID plate details

    ID plate details

  • Right hand view of engine compartment, engine, manifolds, and air cleaner.

    Right hand view of engine compartment, engine, manifolds, and air cleaner.

  • Air cleaner, with newly fabricated element and label.

    Air cleaner, with newly fabricated element and label.

  • Fram oil filter with spin-off cap screw

    Fram oil filter with spin-off cap screw

  • Carburetor detail

    Carburetor detail

  • Voltage regulator

    Voltage regulator

  • Starter motor

    Starter motor

  • This car also includes an additional completely finished engine.

    This car also includes an additional completely finished engine.

  • Steering link

    Steering link

  • Grill and blackout lights

    Grill and blackout lights

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  • Staff car siren

    Staff car siren

  • Fog light

    Fog light

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  • Machined & polished stainless steel strikers and plates eliminate chrome chipping.

    Machined & polished stainless steel strikers and plates eliminate chrome chipping.

  • Door handle detail

    Door handle detail

  • Paint application exceeds factory job

    Paint application exceeds factory job

  • Rear 3/4 view

    Rear 3/4 view

  • Trunk emblem

    Trunk emblem

  • Detail of trunk hinge

    Detail of trunk hinge

  • Trunk (boot for you Brits) and spare

    Trunk (boot for you Brits) and spare

  • Restored car, complete with US & rank flags, as well as 4-star plate.  "HQ-1" and "A3" Indicate that this is vehicle number one (the commander's vehicle) of the 3rd Army- George Patton's WWII outfit.

    Restored car, complete with US & rank flags, as well as 4-star plate. "HQ-1" and "A3" Indicate that this is vehicle number one (the commander's vehicle) of the 3rd Army- George Patton's WWII outfit.

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