Chevrolet Stylemaster#Australia production

The Series DJ Stylemaster was introduced as the base trim level model in the 1946 Chevrolet range, along with the top level Series DK Chevrolet Fleetmaster. The Stylemaster, which was essentially an updated 1942 Chevrolet Master Deluxe, was powered by a {{convert|216.5|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} Straight-six engine driving through a 3-speed manual transmission. It was offered in 2-door Town Sedan, 4-door Sport Sedan, 2-door Business Coupe and 2-door 5-Passenger Coupe models,[http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Chevrolet/1946_Chevrolet/1946_Chevrolet_Brochure/dirindex.html 1946 Chevrolet sales brochure, www.oldcarbrochures.com] Retrieved on 22 February 2013 the Business Coupe differing from the 5-Passenger Coupe in having a front seat only.

The 1947 Series 1500 EJ Stylemaster was little changed from its predecessor, the most notable visual difference being a new radiator grille with a more horizontal theme.

The 1948 Series 1500 FJ Stylemaster was again little changed from the previous year. There were no significant body alterations, however the radiator grille featured a vertical centre bar. A Club Coupe was now offered [http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Chevrolet/1948_Chevrolet/1948_Chevrolet_Brochure/dirindex.html 1948 Chevrolet sales brochure, www.oldcarbrochures.com] Retrieved on 22 February 2013 replacing the 5-Passenger Coupe of 1947.[http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Chevrolet/1947_Chevrolet/1947_Chevrolet_Brochure/dirindex.html 1947 Chevrolet sales brochure, www.oldcarbrochures.com] Retrieved on 22 February 2013

File:1946 Chevrolet Stylemaster sedan (6712966883).jpg|1946 Chevrolet Stylemaster Town Sedan

File:1946 Chevrolet Stylemaster Coupe (12400606644).jpg|1946 Chevrolet Stylemaster Coupe

File:Chevrolet Stylemaster Deluxe (1947) (owner Brian Irving) pic6.JPG|1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster Town Sedan

File:Chevrolet Stylemaster (cropped).jpeg|1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Sport Sedan

For the 1949 model year the Stylemaster was replaced by the 1500 GJ Series Chevrolet Special, offered in Styleline and Fleetline sub-series.

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The Chevrolet Stylemaster was also produced by Holden in Australia. As Holden had carried over the body tooling from its 1942 models, the Australian sedan differed from its US counterpart in having a different body with rear-hinged back doors and a larger trunk.{{cite book|last=Darwin|first=Norman|title=History of Holden in Australia since 1917|date=1983|publisher=EL Ford Publications|page=62}} The grilles fitted to the Australian models were the same as those used on the US models.The Post-war Chevrolet, 1946-1948, Restored Cars No 156, Jan-Feb 2003, pages 20 to 23 Australian production included a coupe utility, which was, like the sedan, produced in 1946, 1947 and 1948 models.

File:1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster coupe utility (7141134467).jpg|Australian 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster Coupe Utility

File:Chevrolet Stylemaster 1948.jpg|Australian produced 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster 4-door Sedan

File:Chevrolet Stylemaster Utility 1948.JPG|Australian produced 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Utility

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