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The American truck was originally a utilitarian workhorse. In 1956, Chevrolet attempted to change all of that with the Cameo, a pickup truck that brought style and an attractive design. GM's all-new Task Force range of trucks was introduced in 1955 and served as a replacement for the venerable Advance Design series that was in production from 1947 through early 1955. The new styling featured a car-like grille and a wrap-around windshield. They were larger and more powerful, and they were also stronger and heavier duty in nature.
The 'Thiftmaster' inline-six cylinder engine was supplanted with the 265 cubic-inch V8, a first for General Motors pickups. The Task Force trucks were available with 6-, 7-, or 8-foot beds, power steering, power brakes, and a 12-volt electrical system. The interiors were larger and more accommodating, fitted with many accouterments to make using a truck more enjoyable.
The Cameo was considered the first pickup truck with car-like amenities and was marketed toward the suburban buyer. The wraparound front window, described by Chevrolet as the Sweep Sight Windshield, was an industry first.
This particular Chevy 3100 Pickup has been given a body-off restoration. It is finished in two-tone light green and a dark green pint. Power is from a 235 cubic-inch 6-cylinder Thriftmaster engine, and it rides on new correct BF Goodrich tires. It has a rare big back window cab, new tinted and shaded glass, side mount spare tires, and oak box floor and bed rails.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2016
The 'Thiftmaster' inline-six cylinder engine was supplanted with the 265 cubic-inch V8, a first for General Motors pickups. The Task Force trucks were available with 6-, 7-, or 8-foot beds, power steering, power brakes, and a 12-volt electrical system. The interiors were larger and more accommodating, fitted with many accouterments to make using a truck more enjoyable.
The Cameo was considered the first pickup truck with car-like amenities and was marketed toward the suburban buyer. The wraparound front window, described by Chevrolet as the Sweep Sight Windshield, was an industry first.
This particular Chevy 3100 Pickup has been given a body-off restoration. It is finished in two-tone light green and a dark green pint. Power is from a 235 cubic-inch 6-cylinder Thriftmaster engine, and it rides on new correct BF Goodrich tires. It has a rare big back window cab, new tinted and shaded glass, side mount spare tires, and oak box floor and bed rails.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2016
2024 Mecum : Indy
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $50,000
Sale Price :
USD $40,700
2016 Mecum : Monterey
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $37,500
1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Chassis#: 3a56k020907 Sold for USD$44,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Chassis#: 3a560002614 Sold for USD$40,700 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1956 CHEVROLET 3100 CUSTOM PICKUP Chassis#: 61653608829 Sold for USD$37,400 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1956 CHEVROLET 3100 CUSTOM PICKUP SINISTER 56 Chassis#: 3A56K028685 Sold for USD$330,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 CHEVROLET 3100 CUSTOM PICKUP Chassis#: V3B56J005550 Sold for USD$52,250 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 CHEVROLET 3100 CUSTOM PICKUP REDEFINED Chassis#: V3A56L015248 Sold for USD$192,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Chassis#: h255n028492 Sold for USD$148,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Chassis#: 3a560007593 Sold for USD$95,700 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Chassis#: 3a56k002763 Sold for USD$38,500 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Chassis#: v3a56k012963 Sold for USD$60,500 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1956 CHEVROLET 3100 CUSTOM PICKUP Chassis#: V3A56L002931 Sold for USD$99,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1956 CHEVROLET 3100 CUSTOM PICKUP Chassis#: V3A560015110 Sold for USD$123,200 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1956 CHEVROLET 3100 CUSTOM PICKUP Chassis#: 3A56L017344 Sold for USD$53,900 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1956 Chevrolet Pickup Sold for USD$37,400 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Sold for USD$37,400 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Sold for USD$22,000 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1956 Chevrolet Pickup Chassis#: NCS104591 Sold for USD$55,000 2022 GAA : November 2022 | |
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup Sold for USD$104,500 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup Sold for USD$45,100 2022 Mecum : Chicago | |
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup Chassis#: 3A56L008328 Sold for USD$41,800 2022 Mecum : Monterey |
Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Tons That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1956 CHEVROLET 3100 CUSTOM PICKUP | 61653608829 | 2024 BarrettJackson : Scottsdale AZ | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 3a56k020907 | 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 3a56l008201 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $55,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | h255n028492 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $110,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $55,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $65,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $250,009 | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $40,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup | 3A56K028685 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $300,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | $32,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | $80,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 2021 Mecum : Las Vegas | ||||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 2021 Mecum : Houston 2021 | $35,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Cameo | 2019 GAA : July 2019 | $40,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Panel Wagon | 2019 Mecum Portland | $20,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | $45,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | $21,500 | |||
1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 | 2018 Leake Dallas Fall 2018 | $21,500 | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | $47,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet Pickup | 2018 Mecum : Houston | $40,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $32,000 | $38,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet Pickup | 3A56L006137 | 2017 Mecum : Los Angeles | $24,000 | ||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 3A560002614 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $37,500 | ||
1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 NAPCO 4X4 Stepside Pickup | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | $40,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet Truck | 2015 Carlisle Auctions: Lakeland Fall Auction | ||||
1956 CHEVROLET 3100 PICKUP | 2015 Mecum Chicago | $22,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 2015 Mecum : Denver | $44,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Cameo Pickup | V3A56L002897 | 2015 WorldWide Auctions Houston Classic Auction | $65,000 | $85,000 | |
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 2015 Mecum : Kansas City Spring | $44,000 | |||
1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup | 2015 Mecum : Houston |
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1956 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2-Ton
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