In 1911 William Durant and Louis Chevrolet founded Chevrolet Motor Company, the company whose success would five years later allow William Durant to recapture the managing share of the company he founded in 1908, and whose financiers forced Durant out of in 1910, GM.
Among the variety of rare and collectible trucks manufactured since 1911, perhaps more than any other automaker, those of Chevrolet have defined themselves as the most stylish and sought after for enthusiasts in the genre.
This absolutely remarkable, fully restored 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pick-up is superbly finished in Fathom Green Metallic with exceptional dark brown interior features; rebuilt 235cid straight six bored 40 over with a mild 3/4 Howard’s cam, Fenton headers, Wayne aluminum valve covers and Wayne side plate, three speed manual column shift with electric overdrive and accelerator kick down passing gear, 12 bolt positrac rear end, A/C, rebuilt front end and brakes, and 12 volt electric wipers.
This vehicle was in solid and perfectly drivable condition prior to restoration, which was body off and included sandblasting the inside and outside the cab, fenders, and bed. The oak bed has been finished with three coats of polyurethane top and bottom, and has been rubbed with steel wool between each coat.
Fine examples of these 3100 Pick-ups can be found from time to time, however, an example such as this is very nearly without peer, and may well prove to be a once in a lifetime opportunity. This remarkable truck will be an unending joy for but one, and heartache for all the rest-the wise will choose quickly!
