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1959 Chevrolet Apache 3100 Unmolested Survivor NOW AVAILABLE 1st Time since 1959

  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Chevrolet
  • Model: Other Pickups
  • SubModel: Big Back Window
  • Type: PICKUP TRUCK
  • Trim: Big Back Window
  • Year: 1959
  • Mileage: 100000
  • VIN: V3A59L112434
  • Color: Red
  • Engine size: V8
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Power options: --
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: Stepside
  • Interior color: Tan
  • Options: --
  • Vehicle Title: Clear
  • Location: Carlsbad, California, United States

Description

1959 Chevrolet Apache “Big Back Window” 3100 STEPSIDE This is a Very Special “Family” owned Apache 3100 passed down 3 generations since new in 1959. Grandpa’s Truck was a regular at Mission Bay at the docks in San Diego. He was a Old Tuna Fisherman in Southern California in 1959. His wife knew of his desire for the truck, marched into a bank in 1959 and demanded a loan to procure the truck so she could surprise her husband. The... Old Fisherman has passed but the Apache lives on.This Apache is equipped with the original 283 V8 + 3 Speed Manual Heavy Duty Gear Box. Engine bay is virtually unchanged except for Radom scratches notes with dates and miles. Starts up just like it should and drives strong, will get off the line and down the road quickly for a big old truck. Truck brakes with huge drums are very effective at stopping this rig. Ebrake works very well as do turn signals and lights.The Red Enamel Paint has patina and battle scars with personality for miles. Looks like it was re painted one time along the way. Overall the is a rust free survivor body with normal minimal dings and dents. Exterior body touches include handmade maple bumper push guards. Rear upper bed is period correctly adorned with elevated trailer brakes. Drop rails pristine, body cab mounts perfect, frame never cut or modified. It doesn’t get any better than this. Drive as is or drop it and go down to the lobby. Tan Interior is drenched with originality + period correct touches like Motorola AM Radio, Original Steering wheels + horn cap. Bench seat is presentable and comfortable with 60s Corviar seat belts someone is probably looking for.Standard front “i” beam suspension with leaf springs in the rear. She sits pretty on 15 inch steel wheels with 225/70/R15 Radials 1959 was the last year of the “Task Force” line with minor changes. Front and side emblems were changed to distinguish this year's model from last year's. Posi-traction became an option, and larger drum brakes were used. Wood Bed is in nice overall condition. Here you have a unique opportunity to own A Rare “Big Window” 1959 Chevy Truck that has Never been Available for sale since it was new in 1959. One family 2 registered previous owners of a unmolested uncut exceptional running and driving time capsule. There are zero reproduction parts from China on the truck. It’s 100% American Made except possibly the tires. Could go on and on about the truck but I’m going to let the Video and Pictures do all the rest.California residents will pay DMV fees totaling $857 due to lapse in registration. Out of State buyers will pay zero late fees or penalties due in California. California Title is clear.Call/Text 951.348.5794 to request inspection or for more information on how to purchase this one of a kind American Pickup Truck.Transport can be easily arranged to all lower 48 States at approx .55 cents per mile open Carrier from zip code 92009Destinations over 5 miles from a Federal Interstate Freeway exit may be slightly higher.Enclosed transport also available at approx $1.05 cents per mile.PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: $500 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY ON “BUY IT NOW” + FULL BALANCE REQUIRED WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS OF END OF AUCTION. FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED: CASH IN PERSON or EFT BANK WIRE. CALL 951.348.5794 FOR PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS & PICK UP TRANSPORT. VEHICLE IS SOLD AS IS WHERE IS WITH NO WARRANTY. BUYER TAKES OWNERSHIP AT THE MINUTE VEHICLE IS LOADED ON TRANSPORT VEHICLE or AS SOON AS ITS DRIVEN ONTO SURFACE STREET after FULL PAYMENT is Received ...Call 951.348.5794