Vehicle Description
1956 Chevrolet Cameo Carrier Sport Pick Up These were THE beginning
of today's luxury and sports trucks. Fiberglass box sides added
flexibility to styling and reduced weight. Most came with up-level
optioned engines right out the box. This particular one is a proud
example of a great year in automotive history. The 1956 Cameo
Carrier was basically the Hot Rod Factory Pick Up. Very Solid truck
with beautiful Turquoise and Ivory Paint. Re-upholtered and
freshned Interior adds to the beautiful appearance. The bed has all
new refinished wood in show condition and let me say again that it
is gorgeous! Beauty Rings and Center Dish Caps adorn the Steel
color matched Rallye Wheels. A mechanically stout vehicle that you
can drive confidently anywhere. In mid-1955, Chevrolet introduced
its Cameo Carrier pickup truck, which would later help pave the way
for the El Camino. The Cameo was a variation of the company's
light-duty pickup and offered several car-like features that
included passenger-car styling. In the back were fiberglass
fenders, two-tone paint, and a relatively luxurious interior. A V8
engine was available, as was the automatic transmission and park
assists. Design features included forward-slanting windshield
pillars on the 'Panoramic' wraparound windshield and hooded
headlamps. Chuck Jordan, former head of GM Design, is credited with
giving the truck rear fenders having the same width as the front
end, producing a flow-through appearance. In the front was an
eggcrate grille and wraparound bumper. Inside the truck was a
fan-shaped speedometer, needle gauges, and two-tone upholstery.
During the Cameo Carrier's introductory year, sales were not great,
partly due to its relatively high price. Mechanically, the Cameo
had several improvements over other light-duty trucks including a
new frame, wide track, and longer leaf springs. The wheelbase was
shorter by two-inches, measuring 114 inches. Under the bonnet was a
265 cubic-inch V8 rated at 145 horsepower. Gearboxes included a
three-speed, heavy-duty three-speed, three-speed with overdrive,
four-speed, or Hydra-matic. Several options were available
including power steering and brakes, a 'Custom Cab' package,
chromed grille, headlight bezels, bumpers and guards, hubcaps and
hood ornament. The Cameo Carrier Pickup continued through 1958,
signaling the end to this costly pickup truck / passenger car
experiment. 1958 would also begin a new numbering system for
Chevrolet trucks: 30 for light-duty vehicles, 40-50-60 for
medium-duty, and 70-80-90-100 for heavy-duty. The 30 series was
also known as the 'Apache' line. The Cameo Carrier was an important
vehicle for Chevrolet and the motor-vehicle industry. It would
provide the foundation of what would alter become known as the SUV.
For Chevrolet, it was the forerunner of the El Camino. The Cameo
Carrier had car-like lines, and a smooth and elegant design. In
February of 1958, the Cameo Carrier was replaced by the all-new
Fleetside bodies. They had full-width rear bodywork, chrome
grilles, bumpers and trim. We sell and ship worldwide Body Kit,
Chrome Package, Dome Lamp, Tinted Glass, Armrests - Dual Front,
Sports Package, Full-Size Spare Tire, Spare Tire
