A well-done woodie is always a treat to see and will always be considered rare, both because so few were made (compared to their steel-bodied counterparts) and because so few survived the years. The accessories added to this 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster may give it a bit of an overdone look, but it appears to be in great shape. From the description:

"This Fleetmaster appears to have most of its original wood intact, and any replacement pieces have been nicely integrated into the existing structure. The steel body panels have been refinished in Oxford Maroon, and need little more than a coat of wax to perfect the shine. Much of the chrome appears to have been re-plated when the rest of the car was restored, and the stainless brightwork remains in good condition.

Chevy's venerable 216-cubic-inch Stovebolt six-cylinder engine delivers a respectable 90 horsepower, and combined with a 3-speed manual transmission and 4.11 gears, is surprisingly peppy around town. Thanks to a 12-volt upgrade, the starter spins the engine vigorously, firing quickly and easily with just a bit of choke.

Underneath, the chassis is clean and finished with a light dusting of undercoating, and there's a newer single exhaust system that gives the engine an authentic sound. It also rides on relatively recent 205/75/15 Coker wide whitewall radials fitted to the stock steel wheels."

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