Vehicle Description
This first series, 1955 Chevrolet 3100 pickup, utilizes
period-correct upgrades to create a very unique vintage vehicle
that has added power without losing originality. It's an
intoxicating combination that becomes irresistible once you see the
exceptionally affordable price.
This truck is truly rolling history at its finest. 1955 was the
final year for the Advance Design trucks that got America moving
again after WWII. The dark green paint with white bumpers and
grille really symbolize the workman attitude that jumpstarted us
back into peacetime. And the real wood truck bed looks like it
could still go to work today. Plus, the rounded stylized design
showed off an artistic touch that came from our post-war boom. You
can see this all so well because while the Chevy's appearance is
quite honest, it underwent a restoration in 2011 to make sure the
panels look great and the doors shut with confidence. Truck people
know this one is pretty significant, too. The Advance Design trucks
were only in production for less than half of '55 before their
successor, the larger second series, started coming down the line.
So a rare "First Series" pickup from 1955 always is a great
distinction to have.
The interior received the right kind of attention during
restoration to look fresh without losing the workman attitude. So
you'll love seeing more of that exterior dark green. Plus, the
exterior pinstripe around the cab and hubcaps is also used as an
accent inside on the dash for that extra thoughtful touch. The
vinyl bench seat shows virtually no wear, and the same can be said
for the door panels and rubber flooring. Pickups from the 1950s
didn't come adorned with a long feature list, and that actually
adds to this 3100's charm. This is part of an era where its heater
was a valued option, because it gave you a chance to warm up on
your way home from working the day in the outdoors. Those are the
kinds of things you think about from this truck's big airy and open
cabin. You get to connect to a bygone era every time you grab the
three-spoke steering wheel and gaze at the large original gauge
package. In fact, the only real upgrades you'll notice are some
auxiliary gauges, and that's so you always have all the necessary
info when behind the wheel of your classic Chevy.
Under the hood is a 261 cubic-inch inline six. It's an upgrade in
displacement over what was available in the 3100 for '55 without
losing the iconic Job Master/Stovebolt attitude. More importantly,
it has earned a reputation for being tough and reliable as an
anvil. In a truck this unique, there have been some great upgrades
that do a great job of adding appeal without sacrificing the
1950s-style Americana charm. So beneath the bold blue painted head
cover is an Offenhauser intake, dual Rochester carburetors, and
cool classic Fenton manifolds that create a true dual exhaust. The
motor rebuild and upgrades took place at the same time the rest of
the truck went into restoration. In fact, the transmission was
rebuilt, too. So the three-speed synchromesh unit with overdrive
gives you great control to make the most out the enhanced motor, or
perfect for just cruising around town.
Complete with owner's manual, this Chevy 3100 has been given all
the right care, maintenance, and upgrades to be the perfect classic
pickup... and that's before you take its interesting history into
account. So when all of this is also so affordable, and these
trucks are as hot as they currently are, you know this Chevy is
going to leave us soon. Call now!!