1957 Chevrolet Cameo Carrier

Description

Chevrolet's Task Force trucks debuted in March 1955 with newly redesigned styling which closely mimicked their passenger cars. Designed by Ned Jordan, these pickups featured a stylish wraparound windshield, hooded headlights, and an egg-crate grille, while the traditional pontoon-style fenders found on Advance-Design models were eliminated. While a trusty six-cylinder would remain standard, the Task Force half-ton pickup could also be fitted with Chevy's historic overhead-valve V8. Also introduced in the spring of 1955 was the Cameo Carrier, Detroit's first truly stylish pickup. Available only in Bombay Ivory with red cab accents, the ’55 Cameo featured a fiberglass-skinned cargo box that further begged passenger car comparisons. Cameo production continued through 1958, with additional colors appearing in 1956.

This car is part of the Retro Motors Collection, which comprises over 30 cars largely from the 1950s through today, with a focus on American muscle and high-powered European sports cars. View the full collection here.

Highlights

• Stylish three-quarter ton Cameo pickup with molded fiberglass bedsides and tailgate

• Powered by a 283 cu-in Taskmaster V8

• Offered in a striking two-tone red and white exterior with a color coordinated cloth interior

• Ground-up restoration said to have been completed under previous ownership circa 2010

• The consignor reports installing a new wood-plank bed liner, Vintage Air A/C system, and Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo behind the bench seat under his ownership

• Equipped with a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission

• Please note that while the odometer displays 6,530 miles, the true mileage of this Cameo Carrier is unknown

Features

• Chrome front bumper with over-riders

• Windshield visor

• Cowl-mounted guide spotlight

• Dash-mounted traffic light refractor

• Dual side mirrors

• Vent windows

• Bright trim

• Wraparound rear window

• Body-color 15-inch steel wheels with bright hubcaps

• Rear bed with wood-plank bed liner

• Aftermarket speakers

• Four-wheel drum brakes

• Cloth bench seat

Known Imperfections

• Minor paint chips on the driver’s side door sill

• Paint chipping on wheels

• Minor paint chips on the steering wheel

Included

• Five keys

• Original 1957 Chevrolet Cameo brochure

• Folder of award photos and selected articles

• Jack

Ownership History

The Cameo Carrier was purchased by the consignor from an owner in McKinney, Texas circa 2010.

Additional Notes A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle. Contact: Hunter Harris Phone: 772.925.9304 E-mail: hunter.harris@broadarrowgroup.com

Optional vehicle service contract available for $750. Learn more about the program here.