Vehicle Description
1959 Chevrolet Apache 3100 Pickup
As part of American vernacular, native American references are
commonly used to designate strength, ruggedness, and exclusivity
and in some cases, include artful representation. In American
automotive manufacturing, this is especially true and tribes
representing include the Cheyenne, (Chevrolet), Cherokee (Jeep),
Dakota (Dodge), and Apache (Chevrolet).
For consignment, a 1959 Chevrolet Apache 3100 pickup truck, owned
by our consignor for 12 years and restored by the owner before
that. It's got a great color and a reliable small block under the
hood.
Exterior
Two stage Charcoal Gray Metallic coats the truck and while there
was a gray available in 1959, it could not have looked this good
with the metal flake and clear coat enhancement. Some of the black
paint on the nose trim piece and the word Chevrolet in the grille
is peeling and could use a refresh but the chrome filled fascia is
in great shape with a mirror like finish on the metal. There's no
paint on the side nameplate spear and no trim or color on the bed
spear and this deviation from stock configuration is a nice touch.
This truck has a visor and a drip rail that encircles the cab. The
understated rear has two round tail lights, a straight chrome
bumper, a monochrome tailgate and chain latches. Oak boards are
stained with medium darkness beautifully contrasting with the gray
and aluminum rails run straight and true between them. Flaws are
limited to some rust on the underside of the rocker panel, and some
bubbling in the paint down low.
Interior
Sculpted metal inners make up the door panels, painted in body
color gray and housing the basic controls and none of them are
power operated. A two tone vinyl bench seat includes stitch
patterned charcoal inserts and thick cushioning with a center
console added as an armrest and cupholder, all in great condition.
A Grant 4 spoke steering wheel fronts a dashboard with the diamond
shaped speedometer in metal trim augmented by an aftermarket
tachometer mounted on top of the dash. A Kenwood AM/FM/CD radio is
in the center and has an AUX port, while water, oil, and volts are
relayed via a triple gauge pod added under the dash. No glove box
on the passenger side, just a painted panel with some holes where
perhaps an emblem would be. On the floor is a B&M shifter
mounted on a base that raises it to within reach, all set in low
pile black carpet that appears clean. The walls and ceiling of the
cab are also color matched and glossy.
Drivetrain
Clean enough to show off, under the hood is a 350ci V8 topped by a
Edelbrock intake painted orange as the block, and an Edelbrock
4-barrel carburetor. Sending the truck through the gears is a TH350
3-speed automatic which sends power to the 10 bolt rear. Power
brakes are onboard, and they're discs in front and drums in the
back.
Undercarriage
In general the underside is clean. There's surface rust as expected
and a few drops of oil on the oil pan and one on the oil filter.
The dual exhaust travels from heat wrapped headers to an H-pipe, to
Flowmaster mufflers, then exits with downward facing pipes under
the wood bed. The front subframe is from a 1978 Camaro and the rear
has leaf springs. There is some invasive rust on thinner metal
components of the underside and on the bottom of the driver's door.
The passenger door appears to have been rectified.
Drive-Ability
We would honk to announce our departure from the garage but the
horn is not working. The engine does, however, and rumbles onto our
test loop like a rented horse back to a stable. Plenty of power and
surefooted handling on the staggered size tires, slowed by the
power brakes. Other than the horn, every functional item is up to
par. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
The indigenous Apache were a fierce tribe in the western part of
the country and this truck pays homage to their name with a tough
appearance and capability. Remember, these were pure work trucks
back in the day, not shiny show trucks reserved for sunny days.
This is a beauty in gray and has some unique design cues and
interior components. Classic trucks are not slowing down in
desirability and collectability, so think about picking up this
pickup soon!
3A59S148542
3A-3100 Series
59-1959
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
148542-Sequential Unit Number
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