1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Description
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
After World War II, Chevrolet resumed civilian vehicle production and rolled out their new "Advance Design" pickups in May 1947. These trucks boasted modern features such as vent windows, a restyled grill in 1951, and a single-piece windshield in 1954. They were initially powered by the 216 cu-in "Stovebolt" inline-six-cylinder engine, which was later upgraded to the new "Thriftmaster" six-cylinder engine. In 1954, an automatic transmission was added to the ever-expanding list of options and Chevrolet remained the leading truck manufacturer by continuously improving their designs. Today, these trucks are highly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors for their simple yet impressive design features, and even after almost 70 years, a wide variety of suppliers still support them.
Highlights
Finished in dark blue with a dark blue interior with velour inserts on the seats
Powered by a 235 cu-in “Thriftmaster” inline-six-cylinder mated to a three-speed column shifted manual transmission
Outfitted with an oak-varnished bed floor, matching bed rails, and custom-made oak chest in the bed
Velour headliner with the Chevrolet bowtie embossed in the ceiling and pink flowers in both B-pillars
Tuff Coat bed liner sprayed on the inner metal bedsides
Chrome plated 15 inch steel wheels with chrome hub caps
Please note that while this truck displays just over 18,000 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown
Features
Original General Motors heater
Bench seat
Running boards
Locking glove box
Functional vent windows
Roll-up side windows
Carpeted floor covering
Split windshield
Chrome bumpers
Dual side view mirrors
AM Radio
Pop-up cowl vent
Dual sun visors
Medium window tint
Split exhaust manifold with dual exhaust system
Known Imperfections
Chipped paint on the front left fender next to the grille
Included
Custom made oak chest
Brochures
Operator’s manual
Service manual
Various awards and trophies from car shows
Ownership History
The current owner reports that they purchased this 1953 Chevrolet 3100 approximately eight years ago, with the previous owner installing the custom headliner in the truck.
Additional Notes
A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.
Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 email: czimmerman@hagerty.com