Chevrolet 1939 Driving

[@lawriedavidson667]

Goodness me, this does take me back. In the 1950s our family car was a 1938 Plymouth. As far as I remember this exactly replicates the experience of being driven in that car. My father had owned it from new. His job as a commercial traveller in Western Australia meant that by the time he traded it in (in 1960) in had done over 250,000 miles! The new car? Another Plymouth - an Australian assembled 1956 Plymouth Belvedere. I learned to drive in that one!

[@chevychristian4734]

😊😊👍

[@Always2Wheel]

Guess your family is rich

[@chevychristian4734]

@@Always2Wheel I am an ordinary middle-class pensioner 😊😊😊

[@chevychristian4734]

@@Always2Wheel From Denmark 😊

[@elgeneralxx]

You smell

[@loveisall5520]

I've always loved these near-WW II cars. Refined, beautifully designed and built in a world where every Dollar counted. Gave the most for the buyer's money. I'm in my mid sixties and can remember when these were still very much on the roads. Thanks so much!

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank you very much 👍

[@Mhats]

WW II started in 1939 so this is a WW II car

[@loveisall5520]

@@Mhats Not for the US, Jethro...

[@Mhats]

@@loveisall5520 just because the US entered the war in 1941 doesn't mean WW II didn't start in 1939

[@loveisall5520]

@@Mhats The European war was not scholastically termed a 'world war', son, until the US entered after Pearl Harbor and two days later Hitler declared war on the US. Slept through your world history classes?

[@tonycolca2241]

I love chevrolet gear whine brings back a lot of memories

[@chevychristian4734]

👍😊

[@lundsweden]

Sounds like its in reverse!

[@TheopolisQSmith]

Straight cut gears

[@JohnDoeSmith08]

I remember at stop signs I would hear the big thump as the right foot slipped off the brake pedal before taking off.

[@darrelltyler1627]

That’s so funny. I was just thinking that myself. My father had a 39 in 1966 when I was very young. As soon as I heard the gearbox I instantly recognized the sound. It was his going to work car, the first second car we ever owned. Thanks for the memories.

[@michaeld7409]

Thank you for taking us on a tour with this beautifully preserved Chevrolet. Love American Cars from this era, in such Original state. Love the transmission whine :)

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank you very much 😊

[@loboheeler]

Transmissions were improved in the late 30s, and the whine in lower gears went away, Ford improved their synchromesh for the upcoming column shift.

[@ltjoseph9042]

There's certainly a manual transmission whine. Is it full of oil?

[@chevychristian4734]

@@ltjoseph9042 It has the correct oillevel 😊👍

[@ag6371]

Straight-cut sliding mesh

[@user-df3ty8ei2u]

I could listen to that gearbox for days, its amazing that after all of those decades the car is still running smoothly. A really beautiful car you guys got your hands on.

[@hlk5887]

It is so nice to see an American car sold new in Europe still on the road. My family in Holland had American cars from the 30's to the 70's. They were actually fairly popular. When you watch footage of cities in Holland,Belgium and Scandinavia from that era you see them driving around.I enjoyed this video a lot.

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank you very much

[@pssst66]

American cars in general were very popular here in Norway until the '80s or so (Suvs continued to be popular in the '90s). Many are still on the road here.

[@chevychristian4734]

@@pssst66 👍

[@luisg7109]

@@pssst66 the 80’s it’s the time when American cars died. There’s nothing more horrible than a 80’s or 90’s American car.

[@ElCid48]

@@luisg7109 That's your opinion. I won't tell you where to stick it for obvious reasons.

[@williamschoemann4209]

Thank you for sharing. It was nice to go for a ride with you. My Grandpa had a '36 Chevrolet Business Coupe. He called it his Jewel.

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank you very much. Nice to hear.

[@StumpyVanLife]

Just curious , on the '36 was the shifter on the floor or on the column like this one in the video? I am guessing in 36 it was still on the floor. From what I can gather doing research the column shift was introduced in 39. Can anybody confirm or refute this?

[@jameswillett7186]

What a beautiful car- inside and out. It's impressive how upscale the car looks inside and out considering it's only a Chevrolet. Those late 30's to early 40's American cars had tons of rear leg room because of the design. By 1950 the early postwar American cars did not have nearly as much rear legroom and cloth seat disappeared too. Late 50's Cadillacs had magnificent styling but quite spartan interiors ( I'm referring to the materials for the seats).

[@tomrobards7753]

We still had cloth seats here in the States

[@leerichardson6163]

My first car was a 1939 Chevrolet Deluxe two door. Really a great car with vacuum assist shift and knee action front suspension.

[@neville132bbk]

The sound of those low gears......

[@matoatlantis]

I'm all for reliability of a new car where you just turn the key and you go. But these older cars, they have soul. Beautiful.

[@chevychristian4734]

Exactly 👍😊

[@user-54636ho]

Very cool and sophisticated car. In 1939, my country, Japan, did not yet have the industrial capability to mass produce cars of this level.

[@chevychristian4734]

😊

[@charles.j.mandon5602]

What did it put out ,about 90 horsepower? Thats all anyone needs ,To work and back , groceries whatever else ,Lots of room, I remember my uncles old 40 ford did 65 mph.this must do the same ? Myself , I have no need to go anywhere faster, as long as its got a heater ,,,block and interior? the absolute best thing about these old cars ,NO COMPUTER RUNNING ANYTHING ,,if it breaks , just find yourself a good fixing spot on the roadside , Get out your screwdriver and crescent wrench ,maybe a pair of pliers, take her apart and fix it .Gotta luv these old cars.

[@chevychristian4734]

I agree with you. my chevy has 85 horsepower, and that's more than enough.

[@webmasale]

Ok boomer

[@mrjameschong]

thank you sir, enjoy the ride!!! 1939 and had no radio? yes, around the age of 20, bill lear showed up at a world expo and presented the radio for cars... he called it MOTOROLA (motor MOTO and ROLA for vitrola)... and many years later he created the LEARJET

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank you very much for the information

[@asteverino8569]

Hello, I am in California, USA. Thanks for the ride in this 39 Chevrolet. Hej, jeg er i Californien, USA. Tak for turen i denne 39 Chevrolet.

[@Gagay800]

the car is 83 years old, and it is in perfect condition as if from the factory. Throw off a list of parts and works that have been produced over the past 70 years

[@seeharvester]

The speedometer doesn't work. Needs a new cable. Not sure about the clock.

[@ag6371]

90 year old design

[@shiftintohigh5564]

Its epic! Beautiful. Love the gear whine. Love the rawness, the honesty. Its like talking to you? Thanks for posting.👍👍😎🇺🇸

[@josedomingozalimben1021]

Mi tío tenía uno. Master 85, de 6 cilindros en línea, con 4 puertas, volante a la derecha, caja de velocidades de tres marchas, palanca de cambios al piso, con arranque eléctrico , el mismo poseía un botón que era accionado por medio de un pedal ubicado en el piso. Muy confortable su conducción.

[@SkaBob]

That OHV I6 looks just about like the ones GM used though the mid 80s and Ford used though the 90s. Simple and reliable design.

[@denislesperance852]

The constant squeaks and rattles would drive me NUTS...

[@adamv242]

Beautiful car, thank you for sharing with us.

[@ricardo.soltero]

Atrás en los 70's, mi abuelo aún conservaba su Chevy '39 en su granja en Tulsa... Precisamente este modelo. Para mí fue como un viaje en el tiempo, los sonidos, la madera, todo!!! Hasta creo que podía oler la gasolina con plomo que usaba!!!

[@chevychristian4734]

Que bueno escuchar eso 😊😊

[@fredharris9413]

My Dad's car 39 Chev Sedan ...I would stand up in the back behind the front passenger seat ..Dad took me everywhere with me standing , barely looking over the front seat holding onto the seat with one hand and teddy bear in the other hand ...When I got to 4 years old he let me sit on his knee and stear the country roads ...He later got an automatic Pontiac 1950 and he let me drive it myself on the roads at 7 tears old ...I couldn't see over the wheel so my line of vision was between the dash and the steering wheel ...

[@chevychristian4734]

Lovely memories 😊😊

[@JuniorFan08]

I have the bill of sale for my aunt's first new car, a '39 Chevrolet coupe. She was 24 years old at the time.

[@DavidSmith-sb2ix]

I'll bet you'd like to have the car as well.

[@zohaib876]

That's amazing! Hold onto that history.

[@grindsoul]

What blows my mind is that the clock still works..

[@droldsw31]

The speedometer doesn't work.

[@eutimiochavez415]

Great car ,that’s my favorite yr of Chevy thank you for posting.

[@MTSVW]

You can really hear those straight cut gears! American cars are famous for faux wood, but I didn’t realize it went so far back!

[@PIasmaZombie]

thats something i would change, although i like originality: angle cut gears like later cars, to get rid of that whiney transmission noise.

[@MrSniper22lr]

Gorgeous Chevy!

[@Alex462047]

I love the way the gearbox "talks" to you. It's very nice.

[@chevychristian4734]

Yes I love it,than you very much 🙂

[@ahmadmalikmalik8069]

Irs so old expensive and Antique car. Such a good driving for old car. Super and good condition . Your efforts is Highly appreciated. Supurb

[@chevychristian4734]

thank you very much😊😊

[@Charisma-l2g]

Видимо КПП с прямыми зубьями ещё были поэтому слышен вой коробки передач,а так очень стильная машина:)

[@rohitdalvi9361]

It looks like a ship from inside. Beautiful

[@chevychristian4734]

thank you very much 👍😊

[@cl7player]

Gorgeous piece of rolling furniture. Seriously!

[@JDSFLA]

I was confused about the speedometer reading to 160, until this sign for the town of "Sonderborg" 4:53 confirmed that you live in Denmark, and therefore the speedometer is in kilometers. 160 km = 99 mph. Another interesting thing is the blue Chevrolet emblem instead of the usual yellow. Very nice car, and I had fun riding along with you.

[@michaelnovis7784]

😂GOOD JOB 😎🤣🤣👍

[@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER]

Aha! I didn't notice that until now. I thought this was in the American Midwest somewhere, lol.

[@sukhmaidickoff]

@@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER Fooled me too, and I live less than a 20 minute drive away from this spot 😉😉

[@theincrediblehulk5797]

This is beautiful Art Deco I just love Art Deco

[@chevychristian4734]

😊😊

[@noelgibson5956]

For a 1930's car, the interior actually looks like quite a pleasant place to be. The dash is civilized and the amount of space is generous. Does it have a heater fitted? You really need those!

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank you very much, yes it has a heater. we can drive it in vintertime. 😊😊

[@noelgibson5956]

@@chevychristian4734 Awesome 👍

[@56cadd]

My 51 makes same squeaks at column shift.

[@willkane001]

These old cars seem to belong to another world!

[@chevychristian4734]

Yes you are right, it was another world 😊😊

[@cn22willamette]

I had forgotten the little Chevy shutter on start up in first gear. It used to be possible to buy a kit that had a couple of bars that were attached to the rear motor mounts ( if I remember correctly ) and to the frame. Stopped the engine from rotating on the frame. ( I drive a '37 sedan, now a restomod.)

[@rmurphy3435]

I sure remember the squeaky and rattling that drove me crazy during this car era.

[@chevychristian4734]

Ok 😊

[@jme36053]

A rural European around the block run. Nice rig. Fantastisk video. Tak skal du have!

[@chevychristian4734]

Selv mange tak😊😊

[@mpa1931]

Love that column shifter, 3 on the tree!

[@chevychristian4734]

👍😊

[@georgeoswald4530]

I think mom told her mom and dad bought a 1939 Chevy brand new $900 now that be about $20k today but very well built

[@jhcho597]

amazing performance !!!!

[@jerrys0205]

Took me a moment to realize this was a European (Denmark?) version, as the speedometer went to 150 (KPH, not MPH). That would equate to about 93 MPH, which is still probably faster than the car could go, but the speedometer would be reasonable for the late 1930s, early 1940s. My guess is the car would truly max out around 100 KPH. Car itself was beautifully maintained.

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank you very much. That’s correkt it’s a European version. It runs perfectly up to 90 kph.,May Well run faster. 😊

[@billtorrence8102]

92 mph

[@JDSFLA]

Actually reads to 160 kph, or 99 mph in real money.

[@chevychristian4734]

@@JDSFLA it shows 160 kph but is actually 100 mph, european version 😊😊

[@Ray56z]

Had a '38 and a '39, both in excellent condition beyond tired motors. I put a 351 cleveland with a C6 in the '39 and a 302 with a C4 in the '38. This was done in '78. The '39 is still on the road. In a 4 years period a friend and I likely built 30 old chevy and pontiacs from the mid '30s through the late '40s. They were all returned to the road with ford power and transmissions we'd get from low mileage wreaked cars. We didn't cobble them, they were built with the physics and solid. Like the '39, 6-7 of them are still on the road.

[@forestbowers5965]

I've seen thousands of old Fords with newer Chevy engines, but never an old Chevy with a Ford engine. Dare to be different, I guess.

[@Ray56z]

@@forestbowers5965 One reason we did it, plus we were both Ford fans, MOPAR second. Plus, $40 got us the motor and trans if we pulled it, chevys went to some shop next town over. I've still never owned an actual chevy and I don't think my friend ever did unless it was before I knew him. Also had a friend that blew his '66 GTO 389. Bought a '69 Road Runner his girlfriend spun like a top down a ditch bank the same week he bought it. Pulled that 383 with it's 727 in that GTO. Thing was hotter than that 389 ever was. I seen it about 10 years ago, has a 440 and still on the road.

[@keithvanauken1253]

Can't believe how beautiful the dash is

[@onewaypat512]

This video brings me joy. The beautiful lines of the car, the sound of the engine reminds me of a sewing machine, the pleasant view of the scenery and the joy on his face while driving the car. I myself own classic Chevrolets. Driving my 1936 Chevrolet is the one that brings me the most joy. I wish y’all well. 🙌🏾 Pat Austin Texas USA

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank you very much and the same wishes for you. Yes i love my Chevrolet

[@patricknesbitt4003]

Don't forget that musical whine of those straight cut transmission gears.

[@chevychristian4734]

@@patricknesbitt4003 👍

[@HaHa9151vXx]

Why did I all of a sudden felt like I’m wearing a hat and brown suit?

[@justpassinthruonR66]

This vid takes me back...way back! I love the sounds of the standard transmittion! I think a little Glenn miller/Tommy Dorsey music from the radio would be nice. By the way your Chevy started, I would guess you changed over from 6 volts to a 12 volt electrical system. I had fear that any of the 6 volt cars I had back in the day would start so I'd leave them running outside if on a quick errand. Sadly, in the GTA, Ontario Canada, all the mechanics who knew how to service these are all retired or RIP

[@chevychristian4734]

My Chevy is still running at 6 volts, and it starts easily, completely original car, i love my Chevy.

[@justpassinthruonR66]

@@chevychristian4734 Good For YOU!!! You must have a bit of mechanical knowledge or know someone who does.

[@chevychristian4734]

Yes you’re right , I Can reparere a lot myself, and then I know a couple of guts who Can do a lot with Old cars 😊

[@novaseline4u]

One key to using 6 volts is to have the correct gauge battery cables. Original cables are about twice as thick as current model 12 volt cars have. Welding cable works great for the application.

[@davidpruiksma8014]

Beautiful. Looks like fun to drive.

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank you very much and yes it is very fun to drive 😊😊

[@alfredoagosto1196]

Cool vintage car.

[@kariav8425]

Hi Anne Mette, greetings from Finland! My first car trip happened in this kind of Chevrolet taxi from maternity hospital to home year 1948. I dont remember that, but think it was an "amazing race".

[@joseluizpereirasilva3013]

Boa noite, excelente vídeo, um clássico de carro, meu pai foi proprietário de um irmão gêmeo, me fez voltar ao passado quando viajava com ele, muito obrigado, Forte Abraço. Rio de Janeiro Brasil

[@chevychristian4734]

😊😊👍Thank you very much

[@elaineewalt8137]

What a Wonderful video! A Gorgeous car, and such a wonderful day to enjoy it! 😃 The gentleman driving looked like he was on cloud nine 😄 and he sure can shift that thing! 😂 I enjoyed the trip very much thank you for taking us along! I really enjoyed it! 👍😉💖👏🙏

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank you very much

[@tomrobards7753]

The old 216 just chugging along 😀

[@nt5898]

Thanks, i could feel the atmosphere of ww2 with tank and aircraft voices)

[@chevychristian4734]

🙂👍

[@altieresbezerra1756]

The engine sound is very good ❤

[@lauramildon-clews7850]

My name is Laurajane and I'm from New Zealand 🇳🇿. My Dad had a Chevy the same as this one. That was in the 1950s, this has brought back a lot of fond memories, thank you. I do have a 1950 Mercury Montclair coupe that I love to drive around.

[@vicentedesantiago9635]

Beautiful car and also a beautiful place, whereis this at? Nice!

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank you very mutch, the place is Denmark Europa

[@hot88s23]

@@chevychristian4734 Hence the metric speedometer.

[@thomasnorman951]

Where is this at? It is between a and t never end a sentence with a preposition

[@OrnumCR]

Had to look hard, then I recognised some European standard signage.

[@MrRJDB1969]

My grandad had a black '39 Chevrolet when he, my grandmother, & mom, left Omaha for California in '40. He still had it in '42 when they drove back to visit his family. I've always wondered what became of the car.

[@TheopolisQSmith]

Driving an old car is a eyeopening experience.

[@old64goat]

What a beautiful car!

[@fidelrojas4732]

Y qué suavidad en ésa caja de cambios!! Extraordinario!!!

[@douglasfernandes9602]

Que lugar maravilhoso para se andar com um automóvel! 👏

[@EdgarIX]

Aca donde vivo en México, son un asco las calles y carreteras,

[@GamesDoVale]

sim um lugar no meio do nada. só assim mesmo

[@kokonxaim]

The noise of the transmission, the sound of the engine, the creaking of the metal is very nostalgic...😍

[@chevychristian4734]

Yes I love it 😊😊

[@inikonoff]

Welcome to Russia and drive Uaz Hunter. All sounds of nostalgic straight from the factory.

[@chevychristian4734]

@@inikonoff Ok👍😊

[@myleftthumb2294]

Beautiful car, but noisy. Sounds like a tractor. Someone else commented that you need to have the radio rigged up to play Glenn Miller mp3 files to cover that up. Thanks for posting!

[@fernandopayangutierrez9332]

En caso de que ya no se venda la gasolina , se le hace una mexicanas para hacerlo eléctrico

[@wagnerjoseferreira2426]

Um abraço do Marcinho do sorvete Deus te abençoa

[@fidelrojas4732]

Qué maravilla! Una verdadera joya!!!

[@osocool1too]

What a lovely car...must be a pleasure to own and drive. 👍🤗

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank you very much, yes it is

[@BabyBugBug]

Is that a real wood interior? It’s beautiful!

[@chevychristian4734]

No it is painted original 😊

[@carlosuenderson4487]

Belíssimo automóvel 👍❤

[@chevychristian4734]

Grazie 😊👍

[@AndriiSirenko]

Can you even compare interior materials to modern plastic bags cars?

[@alejandroduranonayvedia3068]

Loved it!

[@thegreattreeofknowledge4375]

I was just talking to my buddy about buying a car similar to this if I had lots of money and leaving the interior and exterior design all the same but just repainting if needed same with insIde replacing anything that needs to be with parts hopefully original I have much plans if one day I can afford it. Awesome car.

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank tou very much 😊😊👍

[@wagnerjoseferreira2426]

Deus abençoe o senhor Deus abençoe o senhor o senhor fez até a gente chorar de emoção ficar mais bonito do mundo nossa muito bonito esse carro eu até chorei de emoção tanto que eu fiquei alegre feliz Deus abençoe o senhor

[@mamz1404]

اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على عبدك ورسولك محمدﷺ

[@ahmedlasfer8037]

hello sir, i am very impressed with your chevrolet and the ownership of its engine, if john dellinger was still alive he would have tried everything to get it! lol, I wish you more success and a lot of health, see you soon!

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank you very much 😊😊😊

[@ahmedlasfer8037]

it's me who thanks you, you give us more likes thanks to your videos, sincerely!

[@chevychristian4734]

@@ahmedlasfer8037 😊😊

[@abovegroundgarage]

“Honey I’m going to go and drive my mahogany cabinet to the store, be back later”

[@chevychristian4734]

😅😅👍

[@OrnumCR]

Very nice. Enjoyed listening to the transmission working. Harks back to a very different motoring experience. 👍

[@OldsVistaCruiser]

The transmission sounded exactly like my dad's 1966 Chevy pickup truck that he bought brand-new.

[@montesa35]

The engine still sounds so smooth than most modern cars today with full of electronic craps.

[@chevychristian4734]

You are right, very smooth.👍😊

[@lacomunidadcomodebeser]

Muy bueno, grandioso acá en México yo me enseñe a manejar en un Chevrolet 1949, toda una experiencia, igual tres velocidades con palanca a la columna de dirección, radio de bulbos, volante de pasta, una belleza

[@chevychristian4734]

👍👍😊

[@mauriribeiroribeiro2887]

Que carro 🚗 lindo muito beautiful esse car

[@kfl611]

Now that is a pretty car ! I want one. It looks so big, but doesn't look very wide. Can you shoot another video, and go through the features one by one, and show us the dash, engine, trunk, maybe the underside? Stuff like that? What is the speed-o-meter calibrated at, I doubt that's 160 mph.

[@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER]

It is kilometers. He lives in Denmark. It fooled me too.

[@1949kf]

Beautiful car

[@gunner0811]

This nine kinds of SWEET!! Thank you for sharing!

[@davidbaise5137]

Nice idea to have a fire extinguisher at the passenger side. If I could buy this car easily today I would.

[@chevychristian4734]

👍👍

[@RSTI191]

Wow what a beauty..

[@ginaguidotti7401]

Yes, nice place!! Europe, because of the road signs!!

[@maksvirostkov7610]

😎👍

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Beautiful car.

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank you very much

[@nejator]

160 km (kılometers) Where they usıng ''metrıc system'' durıng those days,we were :) Greetıngs from Turkıye

[@chevychristian4734]

😊

[@ramakrishna18365]

Aswome car and good driving

[@chevychristian4734]

Thank you very much 😊

[@rickfonte1423]

In the fifties mom had a ‘51 Chevy that squeaked and the tranny “sang” just like this one does.

[@vidhusingh2060]

The sooooooperb era

[@erneststyczen7071]

Whats wrong with the speedometer? The scale has to be in km/h because the is no way that this thing will go over 160km/h and it jumps like crazy. Not only that, but from what i can see, it actually shows speed in m/h

[@dmer-zy3rb]

its amazing what america once build as an affordable vehicle. 30 years later - let alone today that wasnt happening anymore! the gearbox whine (?) sounds like an ww2 bomb alarm haha!

[@chevychristian4734]

😂👍👍

[@dancingtrout6719]

i would like too say something humbly.. this was the year 1939 that a English Gent Built a Car and Shipped it to the U.S of A and Proceeded to the Bonneville Salt Flats ,,And Raced it Too A Top Speed Of 368 Mph... .. THE land speed Record held for around a Decade until he broke it at 400.............HIS NAME JOHN RHODES COBB

[@chevychristian4734]

Wow, impressive, I didn’t know that. 👍😊

[@Soulintent95]

I honestly never knew there was a chevy that looked like this. Looks like the old rolls royces.

[@Zolega89]

I bet it was a wonderful experirnce

[@aleoimpala]

Thanks for the ride. Beautiful car.