Vehicle Description
Rarity, beauty, and tons of chrome - we're usually looking for
these features in a classic car, but this 1957 Chevrolet Cameo
gives you all of that and a truck bed! So when it has been the
right investments to stay looking unique, you know this is the most
amazing classic truck that you can get your hands on today.
These Cameo Carriers were considered the suburban-style pickups in
their time. After all, you could make your deliveries during the
day like any other truck, but then the highly stylized design meant
you could still be proud to keep it in your driveway at night. In
fact, these really showcased some of the best features that came
from Chevy's cars. After all, the flatside bed and revised tailgate
was created by utilizing the fiberglass knowledge from the Corvette
line. Plus, the full sweeping trim with integrated two-tone color
and the tailfin design make this one as attractive as the '57 Bel
Air. The reason why you can pick up on these details so nicely is
that there has been a nice investment into this truck over its
lifetime. It means the big chrome front end shines like a mirror,
the turquoise and white paint has a nice luster, and the real wood
bed is bright and distinctive. And on a truck that so nicely
represents the best in '50s style, you know only correct bright
wheel covers with whitewalls will do. All this investment is well
warranted, because Chevrolet only made 2,244 Cameo Carriers in 1957
(they produced nearly three times more Corvettes that year!)
More of Chevy's best is seen in the interior, too. The two-tone
cloth and vinyl bench has more in common with the Bel Air than the
3100 truck, and the wraparound rear window provides both function
and style. You get all your favorite vintage Chevy truck elements,
like the grippy three-spoke steering wheel and fan-style gauge
panel. Plus, you might have noticed the subtle upgrade to the
radio. Nestled in the standard fitting is an upgraded AM/FM radio
with a digital tuner and aux input for digital music players. So
you can listen to modern music in this very vintage ride.
Just like the '57 Bel Air, the Cameo could be optioned with the new
and powerful 283 cubic-inch small block. So it makes us thrilled to
see a year-correct block still under the hood. It looks great with
a vintage presentation that includes the bold orange block,
matching valve covers, and bright ram's horn exhaust. This one has
been treated to good maintenance, so it fires up easily and idles
smoothly. The motor inhales deeply through a Rochester four-barrel
carburetor, and it exhales with the great small block rumble from
the dual exhaust. And you have complete control over this V8 thanks
to the classic three-on-the-tree column-shifted manual
transmission.
Complete with title documentation, owner's manual, and maintenance
records, this rare Cameo is the perfect turn-key, head-turning
classic. And it can all be yours if you're first to grab it. Call
today!!!