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Car Of The Day: May 24, 2017; M2 Machines '57 Chevrolet 150 Handyman
Topic Started: May 24 2017, 08:59 PM (671 Views)
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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Today's Car Of The Day is M2 Machines' 1957 Chevrolet 150 Handyman.

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The Chevrolet One-Fifty, or 150 was the economy/fleet model of the Chevrolet car from 1953 to 1957. It took its name by shortening the production series number (1500) by one digit in order to capitalize on the numerical auto name trend of the 1950s. The numerical designation "150" was also sporadically used in company literature. It replaced the Styleline Special model available in previous years. This model was dropped following the 1957 model year and replaced by the Delray.


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The One-Fifty was mainly conceived as a fleet model and little effort was spent marketing it to the average car buyer of the day, although sales weren't limited to fleets. It was most popular with police, state governments, small businesses, economy-minded consumers and hot rodders. Chevrolet sold substantially fewer One-Fifties than Two-Tens or the Chevrolet Bel Air in every year of its life.

True to Chevrolet's vision, the 150 was no-frills basic transportation. It had limited options, stark trim, solid colors, plain heavy duty upholstery and rubberized flooring. Small things like ashtrays, cigarette lighters and even mirrors were extra cost options. Compared to the mid-level Two-Ten or premium Bel Air models, the One-Fifty was stark and bland. However, the model became a little more stylish in the last years of existence with previous year's Bel Air stainless steel side trim and an improved interior, due to more standard equipment being included in all Chevrolets.
The Chevrolet Sedan Delivery, was part of the One-Fifty line, and was also designated the 1508 in the truck line.

Body style choices were also limited to sedans, Handyman wagons (four-door in 1953–1954, two-door in 1955–1957) and (until 1955) the club coupe. The only body styles specific to the One-Fifty were decidedly fleet oriented — the sedan delivery (a 2-door wagon without rear windows and the rear seat removed) and the business sedan — a 2-door sedan with immobile rear windows and back seat removed. Powertrain choices were limited to manual transmissions and low output engines until 1954. In 1957, a full race-ready version was also available, commonly known as the "Black Widow" for its black-and-white paint color. It was equipped with 4-wheel heavy-duty brakes, 6-lug wheels and dual shock absorbers.


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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

Kudos to M2 for doing a non-Nomad tri-year wagon.
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craftymore
May 24 2017, 09:02 PM
Kudos to M2 for doing a non-Nomad tri-year wagon.
X2! Don't get me wrong, love Nomads. But love to see Handyman wagons and Ranch wagons too!
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pjedsel
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I would echo the others - it is so nice to see a tri-five Chevy wagon that is not a Nomad. I still need to add this one to my collection. Would be interesting to see M2 release this one as a police version. :wave:
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
pjedsel
May 24 2017, 10:59 PM
... Would be interesting to see M2 release this one as a police version. :wave:
Oh, John, what a great image you put in my head when I read that...I think I stashed away one of these when it first came out, but now I may have to get another for a custom police consideration! :) :)
Edited by ivantt, May 25 2017, 08:57 PM.
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426maxwedgie
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From what I've seen, these were popular in drag racing's Jr. Stock class. I would imagine that with the fuel injected motor under the hood, that's what they were going for with this release. Regardless we need more low-trim level and "cars as low as" tri-fives!
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pjedsel
May 24 2017, 10:59 PM
I would echo the others - it is so nice to see a tri-five Chevy wagon that is not a Nomad. I still need to add this one to my collection. Would be interesting to see M2 release this one as a police version. :wave:
:wub: :wub: :wub: its not a nomad ???? very interesting !!!!!!!!! :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:
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pjedsel
May 24 2017, 10:59 PM
I would echo the others - it is so nice to see a tri-five Chevy wagon that is not a Nomad. I still need to add this one to my collection. Would be interesting to see M2 release this one as a police version. :wave:
:wub: :wub: :wub: its not a nomad ???? very interesting !!!!!!!!! :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:
:thumbup: :wave: :duh: :1: find this car on ebay in UK fair price and fair shipping cost top new estate car :petkitty: :wave: :bowing: :1: :bangles: :fiddle:
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DinoMom
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Really want this one but I want to Beauville wagon more, shame I didn't buy it when it came out. :(
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diomakr
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WOW- what a unique model. totally missed this one along the way. Excellent pix and info as usual. I wonder if it ever was used for LE, or maybe as an ambo?
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