1951 Chevrolet 3100



As Honest As It Gets A Survivor from Americas Backbone
This 1951 Chevrolet 3100 -ton pickup is pure, honest Americana. Wearing its patina proudly, this Advance Design-era Chevy truck is powered by its original 216ci Thriftmaster inline-6, backed by a 3-speed column-shift manual transmission (3-on-the-tree).
Finished in factory-style Green over Brown vinyl, this truck features factory gauges, weathered but working gauges, and a bench seat that feels like 1951 all over again. An original service booklet with hand-written entries dating back to 1968 accompanies the sale offering a rare glimpse into its lived-in story.
Whether you want to preserve, patina-paint, or resto-mod, this ’51 Chevy is a worthy canvas with soul.
Specifications:
- 216 cubic inch Inline-6 Thriftmaster (original, non-pressurized oiling system)
- 3-Speed Column-Shift Manual
- 84,003 Original Miles (odometer & book-supported)
- Green Paint with Patina Finish
- Brown Vinyl Bench Seat Interior
- All-Steel Body, Split Windshield, Original Gauges
- Manual Steering & Brakes
- 6-Volt Electrical System
Trivia & Notes:
- 1951 was part of the Advance Design series (1947 1955), Chevrolets first postwar truck redesign.
- The trucks 216ci Thriftmaster engine made around 92 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque.
- These trucks had torque-tube driveshafts and non-synchro 1st gear, making driving a skilled, mechanical experience.
- Known as a five-window or three-window depending on cab this one is the classic three-window.
Perfect for a preservation build, patina resto-mod, or classic farm-truck style restoration, this 3100 features all the hallmark characteristics: steel cab, split windshield, vinyl bench interior, and honest Midwestern charm.
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Green 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Manuel 6 CYL
*Prices shown include all incentives – See dealer for Details; Frankman Motor Company started in 1988 as a small family business that has grown from an acreage with a converted 2 stall garage as the office to the largest independent used car dealership in a 5 state area with almost 50,000 vehicles sold and over 50 employees. *See Dealer for Details.
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