Vehicle Description
It's not just a venerable and sturdy vintage truck that dutifully
served as a workhorse during the post-War industrial boom of the
mid-'50s. This 1955 Chevrolet 3100 Cameo represented a new
direction for generations of pickups to follow, offering a more
comprehensive and car-like experience in its interior that would
help redefine the pickup genre, as Chevy began to realize that the
American car buying public was looking for more than an austere
driving environment to go along with solid dependability.
This 3100 has seen more than six decades of life and remains
looking undeniably sturdy and road-ready. It's India Ivory shade is
the same color it left the factory with all those years ago and it
ably accentuates the truck's strong contours, offering a nice shine
in the process. The 3100s of this era have a self-assured,
forward-inclined, face-like appearance when viewed from the front,
formed by their wide set headlights and prominent grille that give
this truck the appearance it's leaning into the task at hand,
forehead first, and the well-aligned features on this one make that
self-assured determination all the more convincing. Red accenting
on the pillars to the rear of the windows provides a custom touch.
The rugged front and back bumpers sit properly positioned and
level, and you'll find all the external ornamentation, including
its headlight casings, chrome trim and badging, intact and securely
fastened, though we do think some attention would bring the chrome
work to the next level. Take a look in back and you'll see the
painted red Chevy bowtie adorning the tailgate - combined with the
twin chrome bumper guards sitting below, it provides another nice
detail to this very appealing vintage truck.
The two-toned, ivory and red interior also remains in its original
configuration and has been refurbished to an impressive condition.
The bench seat is a nice mix of vinyl and cloth that's well padded
and comfortable - flanked by door panels on each side that mimic
its textured pattern. Just below, the matching red rubber floor mat
appears to have performed its protective function well and shows no
major scuffs or tears. In front of the original steering wheel, the
dash area has been restored to a clean expanse of two-toned steel,
featuring a fan-shaped instrument cluster with a very clear lens, a
group of control knobs all properly situated, and the original AM
radio. In the only readily noticeable nod to modern convenience, a
Vintage Air climate control system sits under the dash to keep you
and your passengers comfortable while on the road. The bed area in
back carries a matching red color and features straight walls with
no protruding wheel wells on its sides - affording substantially
more room should you ever wish to have this sturdy truck bear any
cargo.
Under its dominant hood, you'll find a 235 cubic inch inline 6
that's topped with a 2-barrel carb, just as this truck started out
with back in the mid-'50s, with an also factory-correct 3-speed
manual transmission sitting just behind. It's a drivetrain that's
weathered time well, also benefiting from an updated carb and air
cleaner so that it's starting right up, idling strong and shifting
securely. This classic Chevy workhorse sits on a set of 15" stock
rims, outfitted with vintage white wall tires.
If you're in the market for a great looking vintage truck that's
been kept in stock condition and is running strong, you need to see
this 1955 Chevrolet 3100 Cameo pickup. Call today!