1955-1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 Pickup

Introduced in mid-model year, the new design for the 1955 Chevrolet Series 3100 pickup was revolutionary from the cab forward. Inspired by passenger-car design, it had a wraparound windshield and eggcrate grille, and offered the option of Chevrolet's new 265-cubic-inch V-8, rated 145 horsepower under truck hoods. Jutting forward from... Read More

Introduced in mid-model year, the new design for the 1955 Chevrolet Series 3100 pickup was revolutionary from the cab forward.

Inspired by passenger-car design, it had a wraparound windshield and eggcrate grille, and offered the option of Chevrolet's new 265-cubic-inch V-8, rated 145 horsepower under truck hoods. Jutting forward from the thoughtfully-shaped fender and door surfaces, the car-inspired sculptured headlamp visors helped to create a racy profile, which translated into high sales.

And Chevrolet needed this sharp styling. Early in 1955, Business Week reported, nearly all truckmakers were "emphasizing style and design on cabs and bodies" to an unprecedented degree. Operating economy still received greatest emphasis, but fashion and creature comfort had definitely arrived. See Less