1954 Chevrolet 3100

OFFERED AT NO RESERVE

The Chevrolet Advance Design series pickup was the bowtie brand’s first major redesign since the end of World War II. Unveiled in May 1947, these trucks were wider, longer, and lower than the prewar holdovers sold until 1946, and sported a thoroughly modern look and a stronger, more rigid chassis as well as an innovative rear-hinged “alligator” hood. These advancements prioritized driver comfort and helped transition pickups from purely industrial tools to personal-use vehicles. As the Advance Design series rolled into the 1950s, changes were few, yet Chevrolet continued to outsell their rivals, and production of the series continued all the way into 1955.

This ‘54 Chevy was inherited by the seller from their grandfather, who reported that it was owned by their uncle previously. The truck has been repainted metallic blue, and its bench seat has been recovered with blue cloth upholstery. Power comes from a 235ci Thrift-Master inline-six that is fed by a replacement carburetor topped with an open-element air cleaner. Additional details include a four-speed manual transmission, a cowl vent, a chrome grille, running boards, 16” steel wheels, drum brakes, wood stake sides, and a JVC head unit.