383-Powered 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside Pickup Restomod

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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“Visibility unlimited — with the new Five-Window cab!” The 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup was part of Chevrolet’s Advance Design series, which marked a major shift in truck styling and engineering after World War II. Introduced in 1947, the Advance Design trucks were Chevrolet’s first postwar light-duty models, and by 1950, they had become the best-selling pickups in America. 

The 3100 was a half-ton model, popular for its versatility and rugged reliability. It featured a more spacious cab, improved ergonomics, and a sleeker, more modern design compared to earlier models. The 1950 version retained the signature horizontal-bar grille and rounded fenders but added refinements like a redesigned dashboard and better insulation for quieter operation. One of the most distinctive options was the five-window cab, which added two corner windows for improved visibility. 

Under the hood, the 3100 came equipped with the dependable 216 cubic-inch “Thriftmaster” inline-six engine, but this truck’s original power plant was swapped out during a custom job by a previous owner. The truck now features a Chevy 383 cu-in stroker V8 with Holley Sniper EFI, Edelbrock head covers and air filter cover, and high-performance comp cams, as well as a Boss infotainment system. In addition, an automatic transmission has been installed, and the truck’s body is mounted on a modern Chevrolet S10 chassis. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Optional five-window cab 

• Custom build by a previous owner included: 

  • S10 chassis 

  • Chevrolet 383 cu-in stroker V8 engine  

  • Holley Sniper EFI, Edelbrock head covers and air filter cover, and comp cams 

  • Power steering and brakes 

  • Aluminum radiator 

  • Automatic transmission 

  • TQ five-spoke chrome wheels 

  • Douglas All-Season tires: 215/70R15 front, 275/60R15 rear 

  • Refinished in light yellow paint over black vinyl upholstery 

  • Grant black leather-wrapped sport steering wheel 

  • Under-dash iEquus gauges for fuel, temperature, and oil pressure 

  • Boss 6.2-inch screen AM/FM/DVD/CD infotainment system with MP3, WMA, AUX, USB, and SD card and remote control 

  • Center console 

Features 

• Signature horizontal-bar grille 

• Rounded fenders 

• 6.5-foot stepside bed with wood floor and metal strips 

• Running boards 

• Rearview mirrors mounted at top of doors 

• 80 mph speedometer 

• Original gasoline, battery, oil pressure, temperature gauges 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Rust bubbles on driver’s lower front fender behind wheel 

• Paint imperfections along inside edge of bed 

• Wood in bed is worn 

• Rust and pitting on chrome wheels  

• Paint chips on door sills 

Included 

• Black rubber floor mats 

• Keys 

Ownership History

This 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside Pickup is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Frank Malefors   Phone: 602-488-7888   Email: fmalefors@hagerty.com   

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.