Rare 1940 Chevy Master surfaces after 64 years in storage, showcasing pre-war American automotive heritage
Published on Jun 06, 2025 at 2:38 PM (UTC+4)
by Keelin McNamara
Last updated on Jun 06, 2025 at 2:40 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A 1940 Chevy Master has been unearthed after over 64 years in hiding.
This pre-war piece of heritage has been hidden away since 1961.
A YouTuber recently found himself purchasing the contents of a barn.
This car was a very unexpected addition to that find.
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Pre-war America was a very different place compared to what it would become.
The Great Depression of 1929 left America (and most of the world) in financial ruin.
1933 was the epicenter of the crisis, with 25 percent unemployment in the United States.
With one in four Americans out of work, things looked really bad for the United States.
Like other car companies, Chevy was trying to work its way through the market.
1933 would see Chevy introduce the Master model into its range.
The Master model was an attempt by Chevy to provide more variety in its model range.
It would remain a core staple of the Chevy line-up during the pre-war era.
The 1940 Chevy Master saw a big update from the iconic American brand.
It introduced a sleeker fenders, a much longer, 113-inch wheelbase and a broader front grille.
It is this 1940 Chevy Master that finds itself at the heart of today’s story.
Silas is the man behind the YouTube channel Adventures Made From Scratch.
The American YouTuber purchased the contents of an old, abandoned barn.
After heading in to examine his newly-bought barn contents, Silas was amazed.
Among other trucks and vehicles, Silas finds a 1940 Chevy Master in the barn.
The Master is tucked away in a side corner of Silas’ storage area.
Despite being significantly rusted, the overall frame of the car is well-preserved.
It appears that somebody got to work with modifications before leaving this Chevy.
Somebody appears to have performed a complete repaint prior to storage.
And the powerplant is not the original from Chevy, either.
Under the hood, Silas finds an inline-six engine that was likely swapped during the 1950s.
Whether Silas plans to fully restore this 1940 Chevy Master or not is uncertain.
What is certain, however, is that it would be a very cool restoration project.
Keelin McNamara is a content writer at Supercar Blondie from Ireland, covering cars, technology, and lifestyle. Despite being a Law graduate, he discovered his passion for journalism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has worked in the industry ever since. Outside of work, he is an avid MotoGP fan, and is a self-confessed addict of the sport.
