Elite Dealer

1950 Chevrolet 3100

Riverhead, New York

$69,950

1950 Chevrolet 3100

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

3100

Year

1950

Body Type

Pickup Truck

Exterior Color

Burgundy

Interior Color

Red

Transmission

Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

topped with a Demon 4-barrel carburetor

Condition

Excellent

Description

This 1950 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck is an outstanding example of a classic American workhorse that has been extensively upgraded and transformed into a high-quality custom street truck. Finished in a deep burgundy wine exterior with tasteful airbrush graphics, this truck delivers show-level presentation while offering modern performance, comfort, and drivability. Under the hood sits a strong-running 350 CID V8 engine topped with a Demon 4-barrel carburetor, aluminum intake manifold, and ball-milled aluminum air cleaner.

The engine bay is exceptionally detailed, featuring polished stainless steel water pipes, a polished aluminum overflow reservoir, anodized fuel line fittings, Summit fuel pressure regulator with gauge, chrome valve covers with breathers, Taylor spark plug wires, chrome alternator, serpentine belt drive, electric cooling fan, and a fully smoothed and filled firewall. Ceramic-coated exhaust headers feed a side-exit dual exhaust system for an aggressive yet refined sound. Power is delivered through a 3-speed automatic transmission, controlled by a billet floor shifter, and sent to a Ford 9-inch rear end.

The chassis has been thoroughly upgraded with tubular A-arms, 2-inch drop spindles, power rack-and-pinion steering, power steering, four-link rear suspension with adjustable coil-over shocks, and power four-wheel disc brakes. A frame-mounted dual-reservoir brake booster provides confident stopping performance. The exterior retains classic 3100 styling with modern touches, including a painted front bumper, chrome grille, LED turn signals, shaved door handles with poppers, hidden door hinges, one-piece window glass, and a custom roll pan.

The truck rides on 15-inch wheels with trim rings and hubcaps, wrapped in brand new Cooper Cobra white letter radial tires. Inside, the custom upholstered interior is finished in red and white and blends vintage charm with modern convenience. Features include bucket seats with seat belts, red carpeting, custom headliner and visors, billet pedals, white-faced gauges, an ididit chrome tilt steering column with aluminum drop bracket, Budnik burlwood steering wheel, power windows, and a Kenwood multimedia stereo with Bluetooth connectivity and center console speakers.

The oak cargo bed is equally impressive, featuring a custom oak bed floor with polished stainless steel runners, an in-bed fuel filler, and excellent overall fit and finish. This truck is an excellent example of a 72-year-old 1/2 ton pickup that has been dramatically improved from its original condition. The combination of a 350 V8 engine, automatic transmission, upgraded suspension and brakes, and a fully custom interior makes this a highly desirable and usable classic.

Finished to a very high standard and presented in excellent condition, this 1950 Chevrolet 3100 is ready to be driven, shown, and enjoyed. Build Highlights & Features: • 1950 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck • Show-quality burgundy wine exterior paint with airbrush graphics • Red and white custom upholstered interior • 350 CID V8 engine • Demon 4-barrel carburetor • Aluminum intake manifold • Ball-milled aluminum air cleaner • Polished stainless steel water pipes • Polished aluminum overflow reservoir • Anodized fuel line fittings • Summit fuel pressure regulator with gauge • Chrome valve covers with breathers • Taylor spark plug wires • Chrome alternator • Serpentine drive belt system • Electric cooling fan • Smoothed and filled firewall Drivetrain & Chassis: • 3-speed automatic transmission • Ford 9-inch rear end • Power steering • Power rack-and-pinion steering • Tubular A-arms • 2-inch drop spindles • Four-link rear suspension • Adjustable coil-over shocks • Power four-wheel disc brakes • Frame-mounted dual-reservoir brake booster • Ceramic-coated exhaust headers • Side-exit dual exhaust system Exterior Features: • Painted front bumper • Chrome grille • LED turn signals • Shaved door handles with poppers • Hidden door hinges • One-piece window glass • Custom roll pan • 15-inch wheels with trim rings and hubcaps • Brand new Cooper Cobra white letter radial 15-inch tires Interior & Comfort: • Bucket seats with seat belts • Center console • Billet floor shifter • Billet pedals • White-faced gauges • ididit chrome tilt steering column • Aluminum steering column drop bracket • Budnik burlwood steering wheel • Power windows • Kenwood multimedia stereo with Bluetooth connectivity • Center console speakers • Custom headliner and visors • Red carpeting Bed & Details: • Custom oak bed floor • Polished stainless steel bed runners • In-bed fuel filler • Oak cargo bed While we do our best to provide the highest quality muscle cars with an honest and reliable description and realize the importance of transparency when selling vehicles. That being said, we have not built, modified, changed or personally owned this vehicle.

Whether this vehicle is consigned or owned by Past & Present Motor Cars we do not know the vehicles complete history since new. We want to be clear and try to answer any questions our customers might have prior to purchasing. Additionally, we not only welcome but we encourage 3rd party independent inspections.

Please inquire prior to purchase to make sure the advertised vehicle has not already been sold. We list our vehicles on multiple websites and a vehicle can sell at any time. If a customer chooses to purchase sight unseen (many of our customers choose this option) the customer accepts the vehicle AS IS and WHERE IS and understands we cannot address concerns after purchase.

For this reason, it's important all concerns are addressed prior to purchase. We make every effort to present accurate and reliable information, but use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale.

A Classic Car Warranty is Available for Purchase from a 3rd Party. Please speak to our Sales Associate or Company Representative for more information. Our team is working and available anytime by Phone or Text for your convenience at 407-559-7759.

Thank you for your interest!
Trim: 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck, Full Custom Build
Condition: Used
Certified: 0
Fuel Type: Gasoline

Classic Chevrolet 3100 Buyer's Guide

Full guide
R
Robert Halloran
Classic Trucks
1947–1955
~3 min read
Updated Apr 2026
Complete buyer's guide for the Chevrolet 3100 Advanced Design pickup (1947–1955). Generation details, rust and body inspection, engine identification, and current market values for original and restomod trucks.
This guide covers
✓ 10-point inspection checklist
✓ Common issues & what to avoid
✓ In-person inspection guide
✓ Market pricing by year & condition
✓ 5 FAQs answered
✓ History & fun facts

Chevrolet 3100 Market Overview

Based on 96 Chevrolet 3100 listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

96
Listed Now
$37,818
Avg. Asking Price
1941–1959
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site — Above Average
This car: $69,950
Low: $5,495 High: $101,495
Transmission Distribution
Automatic 52% ◄
Manual 30%
Condition Distribution
Excellent 15% ◄
Good 7%
Fair 6%
Poor 2%
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Classic Chevrolet 3100 Buyer's Guide

The Chevrolet 3100 is the half-ton workhorse of the postwar Advanced Design truck series — and it is arguably the most beautiful American pickup truck ever built. The rounded cab, the wide horizontal grille, and the honest proportions of the 1947–1955 generation have made these trucks the darlings of the custom and restomod world for decades. A clean original 3100 is harder to find every year, and prices are moving to match.

What to Check Before Buying

Inspect cab corners with flashlight and magnet — Rust and filler in the lower cab corners is nearly universal. Magnet test determines filler depth.
Check cab mount points — Where cab bolts to frame. Rust-through here causes the cab to shift. Non-negotiable inspection point.
Pull running boards and check attachment flanges — Running board flanges rot from water pooling. Plan to replace or fabricate.
Inspect floor pans from inside and underneath — Remove all interior floor material. Replacement pans are available but installation is labor-intensive.
Check firewall for stampings and damage — Original firewall has VIN stampings. A replaced firewall indicates major accident or crash damage.
Identify and verify engine — Original 216 or 235 Stovebolt, or a swap? Verify casting numbers. Know what you're buying before negotiating.
Test brakes — Hydraulic drum brakes all around. Pedal should be firm. Fade or pull indicates drum service needed.
Check three-speed manual or replacement gearbox — Original trucks came with a three-speed manual. Many have been converted. Test shift quality.
Examine glass and rubber seals — Windshield seals leak with age. Water intrusion behind the dash rots firewall and floor.
Document with photos before purchase — Every panel, all corners, engine bay, firewall stampings, undercarriage.

Common Issues

Rust is the defining issue on all 3100 trucks. Lower cab corners are the first and most visible rust area. The running boards and flanges rust from water pooling. Floor pans rot from both above and below. The cab mount area — where the body bolts to the frame — is the most serious structural rust zone. Rust here is hidden from casual inspection and can be severe without obvious external evidence. Mechanically, the Stovebolt inline-six is among the most durable engines ever fitted to an American vehicle. The main mechanical issue on original trucks is brake system deterioration — wheel cylinders and master cylinder need attention on any truck that has sat.

What to Look For

Structure first: cab mounts, floor pans, and cab corners. A truck with solid cab mounts, patchable floor pans, and manageable corner rust is a viable project. A truck with rotten cab mounts or a compromised firewall is a parts car. Engine identity second. Original Stovebolt engines command a premium in the original-collector market. Body panel condition third. The 3100 uses unique body pressings that are reproduction-available but expensive. Damaged rear fenders, doors, and front fenders add $3,000–$8,000 per panel to the restoration budget.

Price Guide

Clean original driver with Stovebolt engine: $28,000–$48,000. Concours-original with correct colour and documentation: $55,000–$80,000. Professional LS or 350 restomod with quality paint, suspension, and interior: $65,000–$120,000. Show-quality pro-tour from established builders: $120,000–$200,000. Project trucks (complete, running, rough): $12,000–$22,000. Add $40,000–$70,000 for quality rebuild, putting most projects above equivalent finished trucks.

Did You Know?

The "Stovebolt" nickname for Chevrolet's inline-six came from the slotted bolts used in the engine's construction — the same type found in cast-iron stoves of the era. The Advanced Design trucks were produced concurrently with the first Ferrari road cars and the original Volkswagen Beetle. In 1947 the Chevrolet 3100 was state-of-the-art American transportation.

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