The 3100 series was the half-ton mainstay of Chevy pickups from 1947-57. It was part of the Advance Design Series and the company’s first new trucks in the rebuilding that began after World War II. This 1950 edition looks to be a nice survivor with a few modern upgrades, like disc brakes upfront. It wears its patina well and still has the name of the company it worked for on the doors. Located in Chatham, Virginia, this Chevy is a hauler you could press into service right away, especially for weekend “show and tells.” The Buy It Now price is $23,000 here on eBay but the seller will entertain offers.

Until the Apache came along in 1957, Chevy continued to use numerical designations for its truck models, much as it did with its auto production. If you wanted a ¾-ton model, you found a 3600 badge on the fenders. Minor changes were made from year to year until 1955 when the updates were more numerous and visible. The pickups were popular and ended up being best-sellers for their entire run (long before Ford took and kept that lead). Under the hood of these trucks (unless they have been modified) you’ll find Chevy’s 216 cubic-inch “Stovebolt” inline-6, a motor that would run through 1953 before being replaced by the 235 as standard.

We’re not provided with a lot of information about this old truck. It once worked for Dodd’s Auto Service in Portsmouth, Virginia, likely as a delivery vehicle. The current owner has had it for a year or so and says it runs well and everything works. At some point, the pickup has been converted to the more modern 5-lug wheels and a 10-bolt rear end can be found out back. Beyond that and the brakes, we’re told this is an original truck that may only have 67,000 miles. Would you leave this old workhorse as-is or treat it to some other modern touches?