Chevrolet

3100

Usual

You can sum up this 1955 Chevrolet 3100 3-Window pickup in just one word: BRILLIANT. Glowing, miles-deep, lustrous Royal Crimson paint with hints of metallic and pearlescence inside, deleted bumpers and a custom-finished bed, a luxurious leather and A/C interior, and a thumping 350 Ram Jet V8 crate motor under the hood give this hauler the all the right credentials. Based on looks alone, it easily qualifies as one of the slickest trucks we've featured at Streetside in years, but it's also got all the right performance hardware to back it up.   The first half of 1955 was the last hurrah of the uber-popular Advance-Design pickups (aka known as the 1955 First Series), and they signaled the end of a design era that catapulted Chevrolet to the top of the American carmaker landscape. Although still a utilitarian pickup, GM knew the market wanted a more civilized machine, and the First Series trucks were the first step toward the complete overhaul resulting in the Task Force trucks that came along in the latter half of the year. As a result, customs like this look especially smooth, thanks to their curvaceous fenders, iconic grille, and long hood. This build obviously took some liberties with the original look â including a slightly chopped roof, deleted bumpers fore and aft, and a color-matched bed-top in the back â but they aren't so radical that the original 3100 design is completely forgotten. Other cool tricks include frenched antennae, late-model side mirrors, and shaved door handles, and all the custom paint and bodywork was done to a very high standard â to the tune of $35K in labor alone. Getting attention has never been difficult for Chevy's Advanced-Design trucks, but the gleaming Royal Crimson paint on this 3-Window will have folks stopping in their tracks. Painted just a year-and-a-half ago, the vibrant dark cherry/burgundy shade was borrowed from the 2018 Ford Mustang color chart and looks so fresh that you'll be tempted to touch it to see if it's still wet. It was finished to a top-end, driver-quality standard that most would consider show-ready, with an incredible depth of clarity, consistent uniformity, and an amazing shine from the deep layers of clearcoat that almost make you avert your eyes under direct sunlight. It's not perfect, but you really have to strain hard to find any minor imperfections worth complaining about. Other than the chrome grille and headlight surrounds, all the original trim and badging was removed, replaced with modern CHEVROLET block letters on the hood and tailgate. Out back, the rear bumper was swapped out for an LED-imbedded roll pan, and the tailgate and bed cover above it was smoothed and painted to match the body. Inside that bed you'll find everything was finished to maximum standards as well, with a heavy-duty mat protecting the floor, blacked-out walls and fenders, and a relocated gas tank with a flush-mounted fuel cap.   Things get even better inside, where a pair of late-model bucket seats (out of a Dodge Dakota) wrapped in custom leather hides and a custom center console take the place of the original bench this truck was likely born with. There's more of that, soft tan leather on the flanking door panels and intricately wrapped custom dash, and even the kick panels were upholstered for a finished look. Plush black carpets contrast the light hides perfectly and were a practical addition to keep things looking clean inside, while the tan headliner continues behind the seats, wrapping the entire cabin in upscale leather. The dash was completely reworked and punctuated with gorgeous woodgrain trim that also adorns the center console, dash grab bar, and the rim of the sporty tilt steering wheel at the helm of the cockpit. Beyond that wheel is a full complement of AutoMeter dials that keep an eye on the engine, along with a row of accessory dials/switches, and controls for the Vintage Air A/C system. That aforementioned dash houses A/C vents, cup holders, and a Lokar-style shifter that manages the 700R4 automatic below. LED interior lighting, seatbelts, a billet tilt steering column, power windows, and remote door poppers round out the options list, and even the pedal were upgraded to super-cool aftermarket units. Nothing was overlooked inside, and the result is an awesome cabin you're going to want to spend a ton of time in.    The engine is a powerful GM Performance Parts 350 Ram Jet V8 crate motor that's been barely broken in since it was purchased for $7k directly from a GM dealer, and it performs beautifully in this truck with plenty of horsepower and torque on tap whenever needed. Additions include electronic fuel injection, a performance cold-air intake, long-tube headers, a March serpentine belt system, a big aluminum radiator and electric fan, and, of course, the polished valve covers, bright accessories, and steel-braided lines that all help add nice pop to the satin-black engine bay. Backed by a 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission with an 1*number in the description* stall torque convertor and a 10-bolt rear with cruiser-friendly gears inside, it's a superlative highway runner that's still punchy around town. Up front there's an independent suspension with upgraded shocks, coils, and power rack-and-pinion steering, there's a set of heavy-duty air shocks out back, and with power front disc brakes with drilled-and-slotted rotors the truck stops on a dime. A custom X-pipe dual exhaust system with throaty QuickTime Performance mufflers and electric cut-outs sounds downright erotic, and the entire undercarriage is very nicely presented with new components found throughout. That lowered stance is just about perfect, with a lot of the credit going to the chrome US Mags and fender-filling BFGoodrich rubber around them.  Smooth, powerful, fast, and loaded with creature comforts, this is the vintage truck you'll want for your next long-distance haul. Give us a call today! 

Other

Beige

This 1955 Chevrolet Cameo is a rare and stylish pickup.  And while we love the history, this one was fully restored to give you big block power, a more vibrant style, an overdrive transmission, and a comfy A/C interior. It makes for the classic stunner that's easy to show off everywhere.  Today we all want a premium pickup, but this market was only just emerging in the 1950s.  Chevrolet recognized this and launched the Cameo Carrier in 1955.  The flush-fitting bed and revised tailgate were created by utilizing the fiberglass knowledge from the Corvette line.  It had full sweeping trim with an integrated hint of two-tone color around the big back window, and there's a tailfin design to make this as attractive as the '55 Bel Air. We're particularly fond of the way the paint is done on this one.  It's the correct white color and there's a creamy smoothness thanks to the deleted badge, a custom grille, and a color-matched front bumper.  The hint of red wrapping around the rear has a nice metallic radiance, and so the matching bed walls (a signature Cameo feature) look almost like they're glowing.  Beautiful real wood in the truck bed, shining 20-inch alloys, and a '57 hood are all part of the impressive touches that make this Cameo even more distinct.  The wraparound rear glass lets in plenty more light to show off this truck's full custom interior. It's quite attractive where the white and red two-tone from the exterior continues with an intricate intertwining on the dash, doors, carpet, and headliner.  And it takes to heart the idea that the Cameo was built to be a more comfortable pickup - including an armrest center console, cup holders, an AM/FM/CD stereo, and cold-blowing air conditioning.  And this is certainly an upgraded driver with modern bucket seats that power adjust, a tilt steering column, and a full set of Classic Instruments readouts with tach.  The show-ready style of this truck continues under the hood.  The dark inner walls of the engine bay show off cool old-school details like the hot rod air grabber and the unique valve covers that signal this was the first of the Chevy big blocks.  This 348 cubic-inch V8  includes upgrades like an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock intake, and an updated aluminum radiator.  It's a strong powerhouse that makes a sweet tune out of the side-exit dual exhaust. And when you really want some extra rumble, there are electric cutouts ahead of the mufflers.  As you look at the full undercarriage photos, you see more of the clean style that gives you added confidence on the road.  And with power steering, power brakes, front discs, and modern sport tires, this truck was made to be driven.  You even have an upgraded four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.  This is the inaugural year for the Cameo Carrier, and this one has been upgraded to be a shining example of a unique history.  So you are looking at something that's both rare and stunning, and it has been expertly restored to show it off everywhere.  Don't miss this special Chevy, call today! 

White

Gray

This 1955 Chevrolet 3100 Cameo represents the first year for this groundbreaking pickup, showcases a stunning yellow and beige two-tone paint job that accentuates its revolutionary design. The B-pillars and rear window surround, painted in a complementing beige, create a subtle contrast that draws the eye. A color-matched windshield sun visor adds a custom touch to this already distinctive truck. Rolling on 17" Eagle Alloys wrapped in 255/45ZR17 tires, this Cameo strikes a powerful stance on the road.  Inside, the cabin is a masterpiece of custom craftsmanship. Two-tone leather upholstery in beige and tan, accented with ostrich leather details, creates a luxurious environment. Power bucket seats with a folding armrest offer both comfort and style. The smoothed dash is the same complimenting beige from the exterior and houses a billet gauge cluster with Dolphin gauges, while a tilt column topped with a custom steering wheel puts control at your fingertips. An Alpine head unit, complemented by Xterminator Amps and a Pioneer sub behind the seat, provides a premium audio experience.  The muscle of this Cameo comes from a 350 V8 engine and fed by an Edelbrock carburetor sitting atop a Holley Street Dominator intake manifold. Hooker headers lead to a dual exhaust system with FlowMaster mufflers, giving this truck a throaty growl. Power is transmitted through a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission, making for effortless cruising. The front suspension features coil springs, shocks, and a sway bar, while the rear maintains a solid axle with leaf springs and shocks, all working together to provide a smooth ride.  HIGHLIGHTS:  350 V8 Engine  TH350 3-Speed Automatic Transmission  Edelbrock Carburetor  Holley Street Dominator Intake Manifold  Hooker Headers  FlowMaster Dual Exhaust  Power Steering  Front Suspension: Coil Spring, Shock, and Sway Bar  Rear Suspension: Solid Axle with Leaf Springs and Shocks  10 Bolt Rear Axle  Power Front Disc Brakes  Yellow and Beige Two-Tone Paint  17" Eagle Alloy Wheels in 255/45ZR17 Tires  Chrome Trim  Detailed Wood Plank Bed  Two-Tone Beige and Tan Leather Interior  Ostrich Leather Accents  Power Bucket Seats with Folding Armrest  Tilt Steering Column  Custom Steering Wheel  Billet Gauge Cluster with Dolphin Gauges  Smoothed Dash  Alpine Head Unit  Xterminator Amps and  Pioneer Sub (Behind Seat)  This 1955 Chevrolet 3100 Cameo, with its powerful 350 V8, custom interior, and host of modern upgrades, offers a perfect blend of classic style and contemporary performance. Call today! 

Before the advent of Chevrolet's Cameo Carrier in 1955, pickup trucks were strictly vehicles of utility, favoring function and ignoring style. But all that changed in 1955. The distinctive looks of the 1955 Chevrolet Cameo came from flat fiberglass side panels that gave the truck's bed a substantially sleeker look than any of its predecessors. It also started a trend of attractive trucks suitable for everyday transportation that was later popularized with the Ford Ranchero and Chevy El Camino, as well as virtually all light trucks available in today's market.  In a dramatic departure from the styling of contemporary pickups, the designers at Chevrolet used radically wrapped-around windshields and sheathed the steel stepside rear bed with smooth fiberglass covers. The wooden bed floor remained, but the tail gate was also sheathed in fiberglass. In a departure, a full three-piece rear bumper was used. With chromed ends, the painted center section folded down to reveal the hidden spare tire. This Cameo is a highly sought-after Custom Cab model that features a large wraparound rear glass. Its handsome looks are enhanced with an exterior visor, Blue Dot tail light lenes and wide whitewall 225/75R15 Coker Classic radial tires. The attractive red and white interior appears largely stock, but has been upgraded with seat belts, a retro-style modern radio and a smaller, but correct looking 16-inch steering wheel.  HIGHLIGHTS:   Rare 1 of fewer than 5200 Cameo's produced in 1955  Desirable Custom Cab with large rear glass  235ci Inline 6 (Rebuilt approx 1800 miles ago in 2020)  4 Speed Hydramatic automatic transmission  Dual Ford Motorcraft carburetors  Fenton intake and exhaust manifolds  Power steering  Front sway bar  Alternator conversion  Coker Classic wide whitewall radial tires  Retro-style modern radio  Visor  Powering this classic is a smooth-running 235 cubic inch "Thriftmaster" straight OHV six-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission. The engine has been upgraded with a chrome valve cover, power steering, front sway bar, chrome alternator in place or the original generator and a Fenton dual carburetor intake manifold. The twin carburetors breath in through chrome air cleaners and the exhaust exits through a dual exhaust system fitted with rumbling Flowmaster FX mufflers with chrome tips.  According to website in the description*, "Cameos were a styling hit, but not in sales or production." With sales at least partly held down by the novelty of a truck that looked good and a base price of well over $2,000, few buyers opted for the handsome hauler. In the end, fewer than 5,200 Cameos were sold in 1955 making them rare and highly coveted collectables today.  In exceptional condition, with great colors and carefully selected upgrades, this great looking and driving 1955 Chevrolet Cameo is a rare find. Call today! 

HIGHLIGHTS:  350ci V8 Crate Engine  700R4 4-Speed Automatic Transmission  Edelbrock Intake Manifold  MagnaFlow Dual Exhaust  Shorty Headers  Front Power Disc Brakes  Aluminum Radiator  Chrome Valve Covers, Breather, Alternator  Gray Paint  15" Boyd Coddington Wheels  P215/65R15 Front, P235/70R15 Rear Tires  Wood Bed  Chrome Brightwork  Adjustable Coilovers  Black Interior with Bench Seat  Power Steering  R-134a Air Conditioning  Auxiliary Gauges  Tilt Steering Column  Aftermarket Steering Wheel  Floor Shifter  Floor Mats  Less Than 4,000 Miles Since Restoration 

Black

This 1955 Chevrolet 3100 pickup is one of those builds where you can see the attention to detail in every single component. Not merely assembled, but rather built with an eye towards making even the little stuff look right, it's gorgeous to look at and wonderful to drive. Combined with a great color and interior choice, it makes for a slick resto-mod hauler that can take home trophies or cruise cross-country equally well.  This truck goes way beyond simple hauler, and even back in the '50s, Chevy revolutionized the industry with the crazy idea that workmen wanted attractive vehicles, too. So, while a lot of them got worked right into the ground, this handsome 'Task Force' pickup received a no-holds-barred rejuvenation that includes a few skillfully shaved bits and a lot of hand work that made it extra smooth and super shiny. Fit and finish is great overall, and the high-impact Yellow paint was recently completed (only 1,499 miles on this build) and is perfect for the 1950s vibe. All the emblems, door handles, hinges, mirrors, and brightwork were shaved, and a super-shiny grille was fitted up front, and who can argue with how cool it looks? Smooth chrome bumpers fore and aft are the perfect endcaps to this truck's searing yellow curb appeal, and the chrome trim around the crystal-clear headlights and turn signals adds just enough flash, while out back custom 'rocket-style' taillights were stacked and frenched into the rear quarters for a very trick look. Out back, the bed was fully rebuilt with fresh wood, polished stainless rub rails, and a cool built-in battery tray â making everything so darn nice back there you'll think twice before you load up anything dirty from Home Depot . Add in those uber-cool CHEVROLET block letters on the tailgate and those fat tires stuffed under the stepside bed, and you have a truck that creates a stir everywhere it goes.  With the original truck sporting vinyl and rubber and steel interior materials, the makeover in this Second Series beauty gives it a much softer, friendlier demeanor. A reshaped and very comfortable bench seat has been wrapped in custom foam and smooth white leather upholstery, which uses a period pleated pattern to replicate a 1950s vibe and even includes a built-in arm rest for the driver. Durable black carpets look great and help control noise and heat and the two-tone steel door panels are properly finished to match the color scheme. The dashboard, even when it was stock, was striking in a pickup truck and has now been smoothed and refined, with the original gauge cluster replaced by a trick billet set-up stuffed with elegant Classic Instruments gauges. You'll also not custom tricks like those insanely cool A/C vents inside the dash that will blow ice-cold R134a treated air throughout the spacious cabin (as soon as the system is serviced), and the slick, leather-wrapped LeCarra steering wheel mounted atop a polished tilt column that also features modern stalks. A matching headliner was inserted above, and heavy-duty floormats protect the newer carpets below. As you can see, no detail was left to chance.  The engine powering this beast is a later-model 400 cubic inch V8, making plenty of horsepower and torque that give this 3100 a whole new dynamic out on the road. From the shaved and smoothed firewall to the fully finished inner fenders, the yellow engine bay was obviously built for show, and everything was either painted, polished, or plated before it was installed. Wiring and plumbing has been neatly hidden from view, a serpentine belt system runs the accessories, and there's a big aluminum radiator up front to keep things cool. The block itself was painted yellow to match, and it comes topped with a big Edelbrock 4-barrel and performance intake, sparks to life thank to an HEI ignition, and breathes easy through a set of long-tube headers that feed a paint of throaty chambered mufflers underneath. Backed by a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission and a Chevelle 10-bolt rear with manageable gears inside, making it a superlative highway cruiser. Up front there's an upgraded front clip with a big sway bar, power disc brakes, and power steering, while out back the rear features coilovers and a 4-link set-up that plants the truck to the ground and helps set that killer stance. Speaking of that stance, it's just about perfect in our humble opinion, with a lot of the credit going to the polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels and 215/60/17 front and 255/60/17 rear radials.  Beautifully built and packed with lots of goodies, this dialed-in 1955 Task Force pickup is a head-turner that's just beginning its reign of dominance. If it's finally time for you to get into the hobby in a real way, this resto-mod will get you there in a hurry. Call today! 

Yellow

6-litre V8 engine Tremec five-speed manual transmission 18-inch Billet Specialties wheels Vintage air Holley high-rise intake Edelbrock carburetor Hedman headers Mustang ll front suspension Power steering Power front disc brakes 

When it comes to vintage American pickups, few stand as tall as this 1955 Chevrolet 3100. Its bright red exterior catches your eye immediately, sitting on 15-inch wheels wrapped in 235/70R15 tires, it ensures that the ride is as smooth as it is capable. The tailgate, a custom smoothed piece, adds a unique touch, while the minimal brightwork keeps it tastefully simple. Painted bumpers and headlight bezels give this truck a modern yet classic appeal.  Inside, the black vinyl bench seat and matching door panels are both stylish and practical. The interior features a mostly original style with a few modern additions, such as a cooling fan and oil pressure sensor. The rubber floor matting and added temperature gauge enhance its functionality without losing its vintage feel. Manual steering keeps things old-school, but the added tachometer brings a hint of modern precision to your driving experience.  Powering this 3100 is a 327 cubic inch V8 engine, a significant upgrade from the original inline-six. Rebuilt about 10,000 miles ago, it breathes through an Edelbrock intake topped with a Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor. The four-speed manual transmission channels power to the rear wheels, while drum brakes at all corners provide stopping power. The dual exhaust system likely gives this pickup a throaty growl befitting its muscular powerplant.  HIGHLIGHTS:   327 V8 engine  4-speed manual transmission  Edelbrock intake manifold  Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor  Dual exhaust system  Drum brakes  New differential cover seal  New output shaft seal  Red paint  15-inch wheels  235/70R15 tires (new, dated 2024)  Custom smoothed tailgate  Minimalist chrome trim  Painted bumpers and grille  Black vinyl bench seat  Rubber floor matting  Added tachometer  Added temperature gauge  Cooling fan  Floor-mounted shifter  12V electrical system  Spare tire mounted in bed  This 1955 Chevrolet 3100 combines classic looks with enhanced performance. With its powerful 327 V8, four-speed manual, and subtle custom touches, it's ready to cruise or show. Don't let this piece of American truck history pass you by. Call today! 

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