Vehicle Description
1959 Chevrolet C60 Viking
Most old work trucks die alone and covered in rust. Occasionally,
however, they're maintained, restored, or modified, like this 1959
Chevrolet Viking 60 (very well maintained), at which point they
become bad-ass pieces of automotive history.
For consignment a bad ass big 16,000 GVW capacity dump truck with
low miles, minimal invasive rust in the cab corners, and surface
rust which gives a great patina. It works like almost new and spent
its life in the hands of one owner from a Kansas farm, who used the
truck as a harvest hauler. In its infancy with mere 56,997 original
miles, you can use as is or refresh it and have a museum piece to
ride around in and terrorize smaller cars. Think of the
possibilities!
Exterior
With patina and surface time worn aqua paint, we see amazingly
straight steel panels with slight dents and dings, but in
shockingly great condition for being 60 years old. Worn white paint
is on all the trim and shows the same time worn patina and surface
rust. What slight bits of chrome that are on this truck, it is in
shiny great condition, including the badging trim spears. The large
dump bed is operated by a PTO and works just fine. Dual rear wheels
give it the large GVW capacity and allow you trek easily through
the worst of road and field conditions. The dump box bed is
original in red and has a few boards rotted and missing. A refresh
could be done here, and it would look fabulous!
Interior
All metal surfaces emulate that of a work truck with metal patina
door panels, a chipped and well-worn but straight metal dash, and a
ceiling on the cab which has a panel that can be opened much like a
sunroof if you like. A long bench assuming original with its
blanket cover stretches from door to door. Rubber covers the floors
and shows the markings of plenty of field work of a large farm.
Drivetrain
Releasing the large hood reveals a 261ci Inline 6-cylinder gas
fired engine that is in original condition. A 1-barrel carburetor
feeds it fuel, and a New Process 4-speed manual transmission with a
2-speed rear is attached to the back.
Undercarriage
As it would not go on our lift due to size constraints, we can
crawl under it and see lots of surface rust, but no structural
damage. 4-wheel leaf springs and 4-wheel drum brakes are noted
underneath.
Drive-Ability
This old gal comes right to life upon a turn of the key, idles
smoothly, and goes through the gears effortlessly. The 2-speed rear
allows you to cruise with gas saving efficiency or crawl up a hill
with a full load. Rides like a truck, and it's nice to look down on
the rest of the world as you saunter around. A good driver and
feels like it is not worn at all.
Like finding a needle in a haystack, our consigner went to Kansas
and dug this one up, finding it had been used by the same family
since its purchase in 1959, and used only on the farm, hence the
low mileage. A great patina overall, and to actually have it shine
again would be almost out of character for such a truck. 1959 big
metal, 6-cylinder gas engine and a flawlessly operating engine and
dump bed...Ohhhh Old McDonald had a farm...!
VIN Decode
6G59K117280
6G-1.5 Ton HD 6400 Series
59-1959
K-Kansas City, MO Assy Plant
117280-Sequential Unit Number
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with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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