1955 Chevrolet First Series 3100 Pickup

Description

The Chevrolet Advance-Design trucks, introduced on June 28, 1947, were a major post-World War II redesign that replaced the earlier AK Series, offering a larger, stronger, and sleeker design. These trucks, which remained in production until March 25, 1955, were also sold as rebranded models at GMC locations, making Chevrolet trucks the top sellers in the U.S. during this period. The Advance-Design series included a variety of models such as the Suburban, panel trucks, canopy express, and cab overs, each with distinctive features like a shorter, taller hood and unique fenders for the cab overs. Despite their common cab configuration, cab overs required a custom cowl area, making them incompatible with other truck cabs. Available in half-ton, three-quarter-ton, and full-ton capacities with both short and long wheelbases, these trucks set a standard for durability and design, influencing American vehicle trends in the mid-20th century. 

Highlights 

• A well-restored example featuring recreated frame stampings amongst other original features 

• Finished in Galaxy Silver (88) with a grey vinyl interior 

• Powered by a 235.5 cu-in inline-six mated upgraded with a Fenton intake manifold with dual Rochester carburetors 

• Reported all factory original sheet metal, frame, engine, and transmission 

• Column shifted three-speed manual transmission 

• Oak wood bed floor 

• Desirable “five-window” cab with two rear corner windows 

• Sanitary undercarriage 

• The chassis number (H55L004881) decodes with the following information 

  • H – 1500 series 

  • 55 – 1955 model year 

  • L – Los Angeles, California assembly plant 

  • 004881 – Sequential production number 

• Please note that while the odometer displays just under 3,900 miles at the time of listing, this is believed to be the total mileage since restoration with the true mileage unknown 

Features 

• Running boards 

• Chrome bumpers 

• Chrome grille 

• Roll-up side windows 

• Pivoting vent windows 

• Chrome wheels with chrome hubcaps 

• Bench seat 

• Padded sun visors 

• Heater and defroster 

• Dual side view mirrors 

• Door mounted arm rests 

• Dome light 

• Rubber flooring in the cab 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint imperfections, as pictured 

Included 

• Nine binders and 775 color pictures documenting the history and restoration of the truck 

• Data and spec sheets on all of the date codes and stampings for the truck 

• Receipts for parts and machining work 

• Daily handwritten log outlining the date, the time, and what work was done on the truck for that specific day during the restoration  

Ownership History 

This 1955 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck was reported to have originally been purchased in California and has only had three owners since new, with the current owner purchasing the truck in 2010. A documented chain of ownership history can be found in the binders accompanying the truck.  

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Matt Lowney  Phone: 623.308.2640  email: mlowney@hagerty.com