Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1957 GMC 100 1/2
Ton Napco 4x4 Truck. One rare, early production, four wheel drive
pickup trucks. �FIRST YEAR OF FACTORY INSTALLED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE!
Based on the VIN tag MGW of 5600 lbs, we believe this Truck is a
factory 4 wheel drive. MGW on the normal �� ton was normally 5000
lbs.�That is right, one of the first factory producedGM 4x4 pickup
trucks in existence.
HISTORY
From 1956 to 1959 the NAPCO Power-Pak option could be ordered
directly from GM (an official�RPO�690 was assigned in 1957) and
factory installed on trucks with very few modifications to the
original�chassis. The 1955 4�4 NAPCO GMC or Chevrolet was a
$1250.00 to $1550.00 optional add on. The 1957 Chevrolet and GMC
3100 4�4 price was a bargain at $2549.00 compared to the earlier
add on kits. In 1960 NAPCO and GM parted ways when GM redesigned
the front suspension on their 1960 pickup line so that it wasn't
easily compatible with the existing Power-Pak kits.
Prior to 1955 NAPCO Power-Pak conversions were done on 3/4 and one
ton GMC and Chevrolet chassis. The Pre-1955?1/2�ton chassis used an
incompatible "torque tube" drive. In the fall of 1954 GMC and
Chevrolet changed the 1955?1/2�ton pickup and Suburban models to
the compatible�Hotchkiss drive.�Today these trucks are still
considered to be very versatile and durable 60 years later and are
considered to be collectible by NAPCO enthusiasts. SOURCE:
�WIKIPEDIA
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION�
EXTERIOR�
-Newer paint and bodywork. Forest green with Alpine white top.
-Rare (one year only) GMC front end with chrome everywhere.
-Powdercoated�steel 17.5" Napco wheels with full size spare.��
-Brand new original style STA pizza cutter tires.
-Era correct 9" hubcaps.��
-Hard to find original stainless emblems all present and in good
condition.
-Heavy duty side mirror option.
INTERIOR�
-Wood oak bed.�
-Original dash and gauges.�
-Aftermarket tachometer.�
-All new glass, windshield and weather stripping!
MECHANICAL
-Original 347 Pontiac V8. Believed to be 74K original miles.
Rebuilt original Stromberg Carburetor.�
-4 Speed manual transmission.�
-Napco (Northwestern Auto Parts Company)�four wheel drive.�
-New shocks.�
-Updated alternator.
-New wheel cylinders in front.�
DISCLOSURE
-There are a few chips / imperfections in the paint (See detailed
pictures)
-Minor pitting on some of the chrome.�
-For more details on any disclosure items please contact a sales
agent today at 1-877-422-2940.�
The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing
daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are
becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your
investment for the future. An excellent investment and something
you can enjoy daily. Collectible vintage vehicles have historically
appreciated at a rate greater than that stock market, gold and
other arts and collectibles as documented by many articles and
auction result tracking.
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NEED MORE DETAILED INFORMATION? CALL US AND WE WILL HELP ANY WAY
POSSIBLE!�
1-877-422-2940
WORLDWIDE VINTAGE AUTOS [. C O M ]
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FINANCING:
JJ BEST BANC. COLLECTOR CAR FINANCING
800-872-1965
Please mention you are working with�Worldwide Vintage Autos�in
order to expedite the process. �For financing, Down Payment
required by lending institution will be due within 72 hours of
deposit in addtion to deposit. Down Payment is refundable.�
DEPOSITS:
Deposits to hold vehicles is $500. Upon payment of the $500
deposit, the vehicle�will be held for�72 hours�pending final
payment. Deposits are non-refundable due to i). the vehicles are
taken off the market and we turn down other buyers during the�72
hour�period and ii). there is significant re-marketing costs
associated with relisting / remarketing our vehicles.�Inspections
should�be performed prior to putting a deposit down on a
vehicle.�
INSPECTIONS:
We encourage inspections. We disclose known defects and
imperfections but we are not you. Purchasing a vehicle�is very
subjective. Come visit our showroom in Denver,�CO, we would love to
meet you in person!�We require inspections to be done prior to
putting down a deposit.
SHIPPING:
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