In 1949, all the Chevrolets got the
first new styling after the war. The Deluxe was the brand new
upper-end model for Chevrolet. The cheapest Deluxe was the Deluxe
Styleline 6-passenger sedan, costing $1,492.
Many things changed starting in 1950, starting with a
luxuriously-appointed hardtop coupe, called the Bel Air. The new Bel
Air including upgraded cord and leather-grain vinyl trim (available
in a choice of several two-tone schemes), full carpeting and other
appointments not available in even the Deluxe series, and a wide
range of two-tone paint schemes. The 1950-1952 Bel Airs—during these
early years, the Bel Air was officially part of the Deluxe
range—shared only their front sheetmetal ahead of the A-pillar with
the rest of the range. The windshield, doors, glass, and trunk were
common with the Styleline convertible, but the roof, rear quarters
and rear windows were unique.
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