1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 Fleetside

Description

Introduced in 1955, Chevrolet’s all-new Task Force truck platform helped transform the American pickup from a purely utilitarian work vehicle into a more stylish and comfortable means of transportation. The half-ton 3100 model played an important role in this evolution, offering car-like features and modern styling that broadened the appeal of pickup ownership beyond farmers and tradesmen.

For 1958, Chevrolet gave its trucks a significant redesign, introducing the Apache name for light-duty models, a wider and lower appearance, quad headlights, and a new grille that closely echoed Chevrolet passenger cars of the era. The 1958 Apache was also the first Chevrolet pickup to carry a distinct model name rather than simply a series number.

This 1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 is finished in turquoise with a black bench seat interior. Exterior appointments include white-painted 15" steel wheels wrapped in Firestone rubber, a wooden bed floor, and white painted bumpers and accents. Inside, it features an aftermarket heater, two-spoke steering wheel, and retro-modern radio with Kicker speakers.

The seller reportedly acquired this Apache from Nevada in 2018. Under current ownership, repairs and upgrades are said to include replacement of the radio and speakers as well as fitment of a recovered bench seat.

This 1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 is now offered with a Maine registration in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 235ci inline-six cylinder

• Four-speed floor-shifted manual transmission

• 15" white-painted steel wheels with Firestone whitewall tires

• Retro-modern radio with Kicker speakers

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (3A580114968) decodes as:

  • 3A - 3100

  • 58 - 1958 model year

  • 0 - Oakland, California, assembly plant

  • 114968 - Sequential production number

• The trim tag decodes as:

  • Paint: 710A - Tartan Turquoise

• White painted bumpers

• Wooden bed floor

• Driver's side outside mirror

• Bench seat

• Two-spoke steering wheel

Modifications

• Aftermarket heater

• Retro-style digital radio and Kicker speakers

Known Imperfections

• Exterior blemishes

• Wear on interior surfaces

• Images detailing the condition of this 1958 Apache are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

The seller acquired this vehicle from Nevada in 2018.

Additional Information

The seller states, "This truck is in very nice, original condition with four speed on the floor and a 235 straight six engine. Drives nice. I have installed a new radio with speakers. I do not believe this truck had a heater originally, but the original owner installed a 1961 aftermarket heater. It works well." "There is a very minor dent in the roof and the tail gate, although painted nicely, has some dents in it, albeit minor."