• The grille of the Styleline Special was painted to match the body color.classic car image by MAXFX from Fotolia.com
  
  The 1951 Chevy Styleline Special and Deluxe coupes featured various body styles and paint finishes. Smooth, rounded lines and fender skirts were showcased in the body shell, and the Deluxe model featured stainless grille trim and moldings. The 1951 Styleline models were available in two- or four-door entry and seated up to six passengers.
  
  

Features

• Due to age, the steel body of the Styleline is subject to rust and wear.classic car for sale image by itsallgood from Fotolia.com
  
  The body of the 1951 Styleline was constructed from steel and bolted onto frame rails. The grille was updated from previous models, and featured a row of "teeth" as opposed to smooth bar design. Parking lamps, wider than previous models, were lowered onto the bottom grille of the vehicle. The body of the Styleline Special had a rounded backend. Stainless steel trim and script was present on the Deluxe model. The Deluxe also had rear gravel shields and painted fender skirts. Steel molding was featured on the windshield, rear window rubber seals, top curve of the doors and the quarter windows of the Deluxe Model.
  
  

Paint Finishes

• Two-tone color finishes were available for the 1951 Chevy Styleline.Super Deluxe Red classic car detail image by Wizardgold from Fotolia.com
  
  This vehicle was available in nine solid-color options, including Moonlight Cream, Mayland Black and Burgundy Red. Two-tone finishes were also available, which included Fathom Green / Aspen Green, Mayland Black / Moonlight Cream and Thistle Gray / Trophy Blue. The interior colors of the 1951 Styleline matched the exterior body colors.
  
  

Restoration

• In 1951, Chevy produced 380,270 Styleline Deluxe models.Classic car isolated over a white background image by Roman Sigaev from Fotolia.com
  
  Many 1951 Chevy Styleline enthusiasts invest time and money to restore and customize these vehicles. Original paint is often removed, the body is primed and satin paint finishes are applied in various colors. Chrome trim may be added to the body to personalize the vehicle. The sheet metal is added to restore the vulnerable or damaged areas of the body's panels due to rust. Complete body shells are also available to enthusiasts interested in total restoration.