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1954 Chevrolet 3100

$29,954 $39,954

1954 Chevrolet 3100

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

3100

Year

1954

Mileage

17,082 miles

VIN

H54A001482

Body Type

Pickup Truck

Transmission

Automatic

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

Inline 6

Description

1954 Chevrolet 5-Window Pickup, Florida Truck, Classic Style with Documentation If you appreciate American trucks from a time when steel was thick, craftsmanship mattered, and design had character, this 1954 Chevrolet 5-Window Pickup delivers exactly that. This is a true 5-window cab, the most desirable configuration of the Advance-Design series, featuring the additional corner rear windows that dramatically improve visibility and give the truck its unmistakable profile. Collectors know these are the ones to own.

Finished in clean white paint, this Florida truck presents beautifully. The body is straight, the stance is right, and it carries itself with the kind of honest charm you simply cannot replicate. It sits proudly on wide white wall tires, giving it that timeless 1950s Americana look that turns heads at shows and cruise-ins alike.

Exterior Highlights: Rare and desirable 5-Window cab Clean white paint Classic wide white wall tires Solid Florida truck Excellent vintage presence Under the hood is Chevrolet’s dependable Inline 6-cylinder engine, known for reliability and smooth operation. Paired with an automatic transmission, this truck offers an easy, enjoyable driving experience compared to many period-correct manual examples. It is also equipped with air conditioning (operation may need verification; blows but temperature may vary), adding comfort for cruising in warmer climates.

Interior: Clean and well-kept cab Black bench seat Classic dash and gauges Straightforward, honest presentation The inside is clean and comfortable, maintaining that vintage truck feel while being usable and enjoyable. No over-restoration just a well-presented classic that respects its roots. One of the strongest features of this truck is the documentation.

It comes with lots of paperwork and receipts, showing care, maintenance, and investment over the years. That kind of history matters it speaks to ownership pride and long-term stewardship. The 1954 model year represents the final year of the first-generation Advance-Design trucks, making it historically significant.

The 5-window version stands above the standard cab models in both desirability and long-term collectability. This is the kind of classic that: Looks great at shows Drives comfortably Turns heads everywhere Continues to appreciate in value If you’ve been searching for a clean, well-documented, Florida-based 5-window Chevrolet pickup with the right look and the right features, this truck checks the boxes. Serious inquiries only.

Classic trucks like this especially documented 5-windows do not stay available for long. 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.

Financing is Available with low rates and Vehicle Shipping is available from our Showroom to your Garage. 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: Restored, Air Conditioning
Options: Factory Premium Sound System

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 — Average Range
This car: $29,954
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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