Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa is proud to offer this incredible
1954 GMC 250 Panel Truck. This truly is one of the nicest
restorations we've ever had in our showroom. This Panel has
undergone a full nut and bolt restoration that nearly make the
vehicle a time machine. In 1954 the truck was purchased by the
Ziddel family in St. Joseph, Missouri. The Panel was used for
deliveries of the family store. As many years passed, the truck was
replaced and parked in a barn where it sat for approximately 40
years. In 2006, there was an estate auction where it was purchased.
In 2011, the long awaited truck then got a second chance. The
owners noticed that the VIN ended in 1007, decoding the fact that
this Panel was the seventh off the assembly line!!! It now carries
the nickname, "lucky seven". Powering the Panel is the believed to
be, original 248 Inline 6 cylinder engine. These engines were
vastly advertised as the new thing in performance and reliability.
To quote the 1954 ad, "125 horsepower with 7.5 to 1 extra-high
compression using regular gasoline!" Not only is this piece of
history for sale, but it makes a functional collectible item and
investment piece. Because the Panel is nearly new, hop in, turn the
key and show it off! You'll turn heads at car shows, the local ice
cream parlor, or family gathering. To view the vehicle running and
driving along with 100+ HD pictures, visit
www.gatewayclassiccars.com or our Tampa showroom. If you're a
history nut like us, please search the web for original 1954 Panel
advertisements. They are colorful and unique. For more information
call 813-645-6200.
