This Chevy pickup is a rare, Art Deco-styled classic, sporting its rounded fenders, bold grille with horizontal and vertical bars, and streamlined look. This metallic blue beauty is powered by a durable 216 original Inline six-cylinder engine and 4-speed manual transmission, marking the end of civilian truck production before WWII halted output, making it highly collectible for its historical significance and timeless design.
The 1940 classic body design features longer, lower and more massive styling with deep front fender and a large hood. From its signature grille with vertical and horizontal bars, large headlights, chrome strips on sides, this Chevy truck embodies the classic design of pre-war automotive style. The rich metallic blue paint is buffed and polished to a flawless mirror finish that makes a stunning presentation. Maintaining the original look, the 16-inch steel wheels have been expertly restored in red and chrome with the hub caps bearing the Chevrolet emblem.
This truck previously had a frame-up restoration, having had all body bushings replaced and a 6 to12 volt electrical system conversion. The renovation included a beautiful, new Oak wood bed with stainless steel connecting stripes adding to the striking appearance of this classic show piece. Fiberglass running boards and new chrome bumpers add to the visual appeal of this piece of American automotive history.
Inside the cab, the period correct theme of simplicity and functionality has been maintained. Including a vinyl bench style seat in a warm caramel tone that adds a splash of color to the gray dashboard and side panels. The window crank for the rollout windshield situated in the middle of the dashboard, the driver's side fan, and the floor mounted parking brake add to the nostalgic feel of the driving experience during the forties.
