Vehicle Description
1959 Chevrolet Apache Show Truck Stunning that was acquired at
Barrett Jackson in 2019 and driven less than 200 miles since.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION According to the seller, the 235-cubic-inch
straight-six engine in this Apache is original to the truck. It had
a compression ratio of 8.5:1, had its fuel supplied by a single
Rochester carburetor, and had a rated output of 135 horsepower. The
engine's rebuild history is unknown, but the block has a casting
number that confirms it is correct for a GM pickup built between
1958 and 1962. It is said to start immediately, without smoke, when
the choke is engaged. No leaks are reported from anywhere
associated with the drivetrain. The GM manual transmission has
three forward speeds and is described as shifting smoothly in all
gears. The Chevrolet Thriftmaster six, as the light-duty 235 was
then called, is restored to a very high standard cosmetically, with
correct light- green paint on the engine. The rest of the engine
bay is equally sanitary and fresh. EXTERIOR Originally finished in
green, this Apache was refinished in 2019 in Passion Rose Pearl, an
aftermarket shade that most closely resembles the 1959 Chevrolet
truck color of Romany Maroon, a color scheme that extends to the
engine bay. The grille is painted a contrasting silver. The truck
retains most of its factory sheet metal with the exception of the
rear fenders, which are molded from fiberglass. The seller
describes the paint as still being in perfect condition, with no
swirls or blemishes. There is no rust reported on this Apache.
Every item on the exterior of the truck, including the bumpers and
all badges and trim, have been either restored or replaced. The
present chrome work presents as being in excellent condition. The
cargo bed has new oak flooring planks with polished retaining
hardware. The tailgate has new brackets, chains and black
protective material. According to the seller, all of the cab glass
was replaced during the restoration, and the exterior lighting is
fully functional. The undercarriage, including the frame rails,
crossmembers and rear axle, presents as nearly spotless. INTERIOR
The seller states that every iter and component in the interior has
been either restored or replaced. The cab's bench seat is now
covered with cloth/vinyl facings that complement the Apache's
exterior paint scheme. The cab's rubber floor mat is new, as is the
headliner, which includes a working dome light. The body-color
steel dashboard presents as being in excellent condition. All small
controls look to be as new. The chrome-trimmed instrument nacelle
also looks to be in very good condition. All of the instruments are
reported functional with the exception of the factory AM radio
radio which remains in the dash. The cab's seals and
weatherstriping were replaced with new items at the time of
restoration. CHASSIS The Apache rides on Dayton Thoroughbred wide
whitewall tires plus a bed-mounted spare that are in as new
condition mounted on 15 inch steel disc wheels with small year
correct wheel covers that appear to be in excellent shape A variety
of major suspension components were replaced during restoration No
issues are reported with either the manual steering or manual drum
brakes . The shock absorbers and chassis bushings report to be in
excellent condition Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is
at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a
showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please
Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 **
