Considered a new accessory for 1950, the Powerglide automatic transmission was only offered by Chevrolet on all Deluxe cars such as the
1950 Chevy Bel Air and 1950 Chevy Belair Convertible.
Selling points of the powerglide were: Park with security, your engine saves your brakes, drive without clutch pedal or gearshift, move ahead with oil cushioned smoothness and go with sure-footed safety on snow and ice.
The Powerglide automatic transmission was combined with a new 235 cubic inch 105 horsepower six cylinder engine also as an option on Deluxe models and of
course at extra cost.
Perhaps the most gaudy of accessories was the external windshield sun shade that had to add at least $50.00 to the cost of a new car. Directional Signals and a heater/defroster were the most popular accessory. As seen below most 1950 Chevy Deluxe accessories were directed at women.
Genuine Chevrolet Accessories For 1950 Chevrolet Cars
In spite of not have power brakes and power steering, a soon to become popular accessory, Chevy advertising claimed - the new Chevrolet steers so easily...stops so smoothly...performs so
spiritedly...that driving is a positive pleasure! This applied to 1950 Chevy 2 doors and 1950 Chevy 4 doors.
Radio Antenna
Heater
Defroster
Deluxe Heater
Deluxe Defroster
White Sidewall Tires
Wheel Trim Rings
Rear Fender Panels (skirts)
Locking Gas filler Cap
SanToy Seat Covers
Glove Compartment Lamp
Spotlight
Fog Lamps
Service Lamp
Directional Signals
Back-up Light
Tail Pipe Extension
Master Grill Guard
Outer Bumper Tips
Manual Radio
Deluxe Push Button Radio
External Windshield Sun Shade
Deluxe Fiber Plaid & Fiber Stripe 1950 Chevrolet Seat Covers
