1959 was the last year the Chevrolet Task Force trucks were in production, but not before a successful run that began in 1955 when it eventually replaced the tried-and-true Advance Design that dated all the way back to 1947,… more»
Apache
Mar 21, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Perfect Patina: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Utility Bed
We have probably featured thousands of light-duty vintage pickups on Barn Finds through the years, but this is only the second one we’ve featured under the “Vintage Truck with Utility Bed” heading. I’ve seen plenty of vintage pickups and… more»
Nov 20, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Two Owners: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Fleetside 3100 Pickup
In my farm town, if a truck doesn’t have an eight-foot bed, it’s not a truck. Driving a short bed will get you “izat yer grandma’s?” or “where’s the rest of yer truck?” at the local pub. But I’ve… more»
Oct 12, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Driving Project: 1959 Chevrolet Apache 3100
When we consider vehicles that consistently perform well in the classic market, muscle and pony cars are the first that spring to mind. However, older pickups continue to hold their own, and many enthusiasts find them satisfying project candidates…. more»
Jun 14, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Power-Pak 4X4:1959 Chevrolet Apache 3800
Chevrolet’s Task Force Series of pickup trucks were built from 1955 to 59. They had many technical improvements from the prior Advance Design Series, like a 12-volt electrical system. For the last two years, light-duty versions of the truck… more»
Apr 10, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
350 V8 4-Speed! 1959 Chevrolet Apache
Chevrolet replaced their Advance Design series of trucks in 1955. These would be called the Task Force Series and ran through 1959 (the GMC versions were the Blue-Chip Series). These vehicles would be more evolved than before, such as… more»
Apr 6, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Nicely Upgraded: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Short Box
We’ve recently seen a few nice classic pickups cross our desks here at Barn Finds, and this 1959 Chevrolet Apache Short Box looks like a gem. Treated to a frame-off custom build around a decade ago, it presents nicely… more»
Mar 19, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Vintage Truck Project: 1955 Chevrolet Apache
General Motors’ trucks were redesigned in 1955, moving from the Advance Design platform to that of the Task Force. While GMC offered the same trucks, in the Chevy arena the light-duty trucks models were called the Apache, medium-duty units… more»
Feb 19, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Saturday Night Cruiser: 1959 Chevrolet Apache 31
While original classic pickups from the 1950s can prove eye-catching when fully restored, the driving experience can be less than ideal. Considered acceptable when new, they can lack the power and poise of later offerings. That’s where vehicles like… more»
Jun 15, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Ready To Go: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Pickup
1958 saw significant styling changes from the Big Three automakers. Quad headlights were the design option Chevrolet and Ford adopted for most of their cars and trucks. Chevrolet was perhaps the most innovative. Their light-duty pickups were beginning to… more»
Jun 7, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
50th Anniversary: 1958 Chevrolet 3100 Apache
Chevrolet offered the Task Force series of trucks between 1955 and 1959, the successor to the Advance Design series that debuted after World War II. The 3100-designation applied to 2-wheel drive, while 3600 meant 4WD. By 1958, the smooth-sided… more»
Jun 4, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Estate Sale Find: Small Window 1959 Chevrolet Apache
This 1959 Chevy Apache presents more than a few mysteries, yet also stands as an example of one of GM’s most timeless and beautiful designs. Located in Summerville, South Carolina, and up for auction here on eBay, the bid… more»
Apr 16, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
327 Equipped: 1958 Chevrolet Apache Pickup
It isn’t that hard to find a vintage pickup that will serve as a base for a project build, but this 1958 Chevrolet Apache would seem to be a better proposition than most. It has its share of surface… more»
Apr 14, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1959 Chevrolet Apache 32
The Apache was Chevy’s light-duty pickup truck as part of the Task Force series between 1955-59. They were the successor to the Advance Design collection which went into production after World War II. This edition from 1959 is an… more»
Nov 30, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
After the Cameo: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Fleetside Double Deluxe
For one year only, 1959, the successor to the dressed-up Chevy Cameo pick up was the Apache Fleetside Double Deluxe. When you took a Fleetside and gave it both a deluxe-trimmed bed as well as a deluxe-trimmed cab you… more»
Oct 2, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Nice Upgrades: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Pickup
This 1959 Chevrolet Apache is a classic pickup that is loaded with custom touches. Its presentation is first-rate, and it is a classic that is guaranteed to grab plenty of attention wherever it goes. The owner has decided to… more»
