Vehicle Description
1955 CHEVROLET CAMEO PICK-UP TRUCK SPECTACULAR RESTORATION!
STUNNING COLOR COMBINATION! 1950's cars meant styling, comfort and
handling while trucks meant strictly utility. In 1955, with the
development of the first-ever luxury truck named the Chevrolet
Cameo, the game changed. Boasting loads of chrome, eye-catching
fabric interior patterns and stylish design features, the Cameo
would soon reshape the automotive industry forever. The total
number of Cameo trucks produced during the short few year run
(1955-1958) was approximately 10,000 units, with 5,200 units
produced for 1955. The biggest distinction regarding the '55 Cameo
is they were all painted Bombay Ivory (white) with a Commercial Red
stripe. Other notable features include: Beautifully sculpted unique
flat fiberglass box panels, Deluxe Belair interior, full car-style
hubcaps and Ferrari-inspired egg crate grille, just to name a few.
A closer look reveals the smooth-sided Cameo carried a conventional
steel step-side box hidden inside fiberglass outer skins. The
fenders, tailgate, and spare-tire carrier were all formed from
fiberglass and attached with concealed fasteners to the exterior of
the pickup box. Also unique to the Cameo, the tailgate swings down
on cables that retract via small hidden, spring-loaded pulleys.
This specific Cameo is equipped with a trusty "Thriftmaster" 235
six cylinder "Stovebolt" engine and is backed up by a 4 speed
Hydra-matic automatic transmission. Inside the cockpit, a simple
yet elegant cloth interior and color-keyed door panels are
true-to-form with Cameo styling. This rust free truck was
completely (Frame-off) restored. It has a laser straight body, and
is turn-key ready to enjoy. Once you see a Chevrolet Cameo pickup
and experience all its nostalgia and stylish flair the desire to
have it in your garage will never leave your mind.
Engine/Drivetrain: Fully restored Rebuilt 235 C.I.D. six cylinder
power plant rated at 112 horsepower Rebuilt 4 Speed Hydramatic
automatic transmission 10 bolt rear Stainless steel brake lines
Longitudinal leaf springs with tubular shocks New single exhaust
and muffler Highly detailed engine bay and undercarriage restored
to factory stock specifications. Interior: Fully restored Red and
light ivory cloth stitched bench seat Red carpet (new) 100MPH
speedometer AM Radio Temp, oil, amp and fuel gauges Heater
Hand-operated emergency brake Dome light Turn signals Restored
3-spoke steering wheel Restored headliner Exterior: Fully restored
Iconic and nostalgic Bombay Ivory (white) with a Commercial Red
stripe (around cab windows). Bed walls are also painted in
Commercial Red. Hardwood bed Windshield visor Tinted windshield
(Truck has new glass all the way around) Chrome grille (new) Chrome
gas cap Faired-in vertical taillamps High-show chrome trim and
"Chevrolet 3100" nameplates Chrome driver side mirror Chrome front
bumper (new) and rear bumper Original fold-down tailgate Coker
Classic wide whitewall tires (H-78X15" front and rear) mounted on
color-keyed steel wheels with polished hubcaps
