Vehicle Description
This 1961 Chevrolet Apache has that attraction where an honest
day's work meets intricate detail and style. It's the kind of
appeal that comes from a real truck that can be put to real use,
but still turn heads no matter at a cruise-in or a hardware store
run.
The bold jet-pod styling of the 1960 trucks is now a thing of
legend. The body has a wraparound crease that proves the '60s were
a great time for designers even at GM's truck division. You can see
all these details today thanks to great care with the sheet metal.
The turquoise and white paint represents the era perfectly. This is
the kind of complete package that even the wheels with factory
hubcaps follow the color theme. You only get this kind of
preservation on a special vehicle - and this pickup has been owned
by the same family all its life so far. That's why this one remains
complete, right down to Apache badges on the hood (and this was the
final year for that name designation.)
This pickup keeps its workman attitude on the inside, which is
exactly what you want on a classic truck of this caliber. The dash
has that perfect worn-in appearance that looks good in bright
silver while still providing old-school charm. The grooves of the
steering wheel will certainly put you in connection with
generations passed. And while this has a great survivor-style
quality, the bench seat has been re-covered for added comfort.
Lift the hood and see a true marvel. Hardly any of the smooth
running 235 cubic-inch straight-six engines are seen in '60s
vintage Chevy trucks anymore. Despite the fact that these were the
sturdy backbone for the company's dependability reputation, they
often get replaced by the small-block V8s. We understand why this
happens and sell plenty of those custom trucks. But with so many of
those out there, it's refreshing to see something this honest.
We're not alone. Those who want to sneak a peek at your stalwart
Apache will expect something of this caliber in the engine bay. But
beyond just appearance of a workmate, this is still ready to go to
work. It fires up easily, idles nicely, and pulls strong thanks to
the control of the three-speed manual transmission.
Here's a vintage pickup that looks great and has a story to tell.
It's amazing you can get all of this for such an affordable price,
and that's why we know it won't be in our showroom long. Call
now!