Vehicle Description
1961 Chevrolet Apache 10 Short Bed 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 1961 Chevrolet Apache 10 short bed pickup
showing 439 miles which are not actual. This is a fully built
restomod with a ZZ4 crate motor, disc brakes all around, and an
undercarriage nice enough to warrant you bringing mirrors to any
car show in which this truck appears. Its smooth, white body is as
clean as fresh snowfall and wait until you pop the hood!
Exterior
It's as if Chevy designs took the '59 Apache and put it in a
hydraulic press for a few seconds and the rounded, high roofed
truck of the 50's became flat and slim and with the mods of this
particular Sophia White truck, hunkered low over the 20-inch US Mag
wheels. A heavily louvered hood includes some of the most distinct
marker light housings in the truck world over browed dual
headlights and a substantial front bumper decked out in brushed
nickel finish. In profile, other than the lowered stance, all looks
textbook Apache but head to the back and the black trim around the
rear window presents as a nice custom touch and creates the
illusion of a larger window. In the bed, holes in the front wall
mix with holes and louvers on the inner fenders for a weight saving
stylistic mod, while nice oak planks trade places with stainless
brackets for a finished look. The rear bumper, and much of the
metalwork, has a brushed finish that is both subtle and unique. We
could not find any imperfections on this truck's exterior.
Interior
Showy brushed nickel panels wear red and white pinstripe patterns,
and the rest of the steel is body colored. A bench seat from an '85
Chevy, redone in red leather, makes a vibrant appearance and is in
great shape and includes cupholders in the center cushion. A
steering wheel from Billet Specialties presents to the driver,
nickel finished with a red rim. The clean dash features black faced
Dolphin gauges and outside of the instrument cluster, the dash
gleams in Sophia White and a Lokar shifter rises from the nickel
floor plate over a loosely fitted black vinyl mat. An under dash
finishing piece continues the perforated metal motif with rows of
holes in its span. Red visors contrast with the white painted roof
to cap a clean, show quality interior.
Drivetrain
Let's start with the inner fender wells of the engine bay which are
painted bright red and aerated with more holes than Bonnie and
Clyde's car and doused in bright red paint that immediately steals
your eyes from the engine, itself a cosmetic masterpiece. But we
break through the trance to see the 350ci V8 ZZ4 crate motor good
for 385 horsepower and fed go juice through a Holley 4-barrel
carburetor. The air cleaner cover atop the carb is painted candy
apple red and accented with black and white pinstripes, another
connection to the interior. An aluminum radiator, Sanderson
headers, and an electric fan make the list of features in this show
worthy presentation. A DelTrans rebuilt TH400 3-speed automatic
transmission sends power to the Moser axle in back which is a Ford
9" with 3.55 gears.
Undercarriage
In a word, wow! It's not just spotless underneath, it's the
afterparty to an incredible show. First, the driveshaft is candy
apple red. That's a mic drop, but there's more. 3" stainless
exhaust with cutout and wrapped Borla mufflers emit polished
tailpipes that tilt towards Mother Earth under the truck. Disc
brakes wear red calipers on all four wheels while other surfaces
are glossy black, silver, and flat black. Not a speck of dirt,
grease, or oil is seen. CPP suspension is employed here with coil
springs up front and a 3 link with coil springs and panhard bar out
back.
Drive-Ability
After a raucous roar on start up, we gingerly roll this show truck
onto the test loop to bask in its magnificence, and of course, test
functionality. 385 horsepower is plenty and there's obvious power
on tap. The ride is car like both in posture and handling, and the
four-wheel disc brakes available on demand. An American Wiring
Harness is onboard and helps this truck reach a perfect score in
the functionality department, all things work as they should. 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.
You know that automotive idiom, "you couldn't build it for that".
Well this truck might exemplify that as a turnkey show truck that
needs nothing and while we can't guarantee wins, we can say this
truck has our vote! It's a wonderful, creative, and essentially
pristine machine that will make the next owner proud.
1C144B114308
1-1961
C-2 Wheel Drive
14-1/2 Ton Shorted
4-Pickup
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
114308-Sequential Unit Number
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Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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