1957 Chevrolet Series 3100 Cameo Pickup

The Chevy Cameo Carrier was developed under the supervision of Luther Stier, head of Chevrolet's truck studio, but it was a designer named Chuck Jordan who deserves much of the credit. Chuck Jordan and Bob Phillips, both designers at Chevrolet Truck, were responsible for much of the front-end styling, and the interior was the work of Drew Hare, then chief designer for truck interiors.

The Cameo Carrier, introduced with Chevrolet's 'second series' 1955 trucks in March 1955, was available only in white, with red accents between the side windows and the wrap-around rear window. The inside of the box was also red. For 1956, eight different colors became available and choices were broadened again in 1957. In the Cameo's final year, 1958, it used that year's updated cab with quad headlights and a revised trim scheme.

Chevrolet produced just 2,240 Cameos in 1957. This particular example has been fully restored and is powered by the 265 V8 mated to a three-speed transmission. It is finished in blue and white with a white and blue plaid interior. The bed is lined with oak planking and stake sides.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2016