The 1949 Chevrolet 3100 represents the postwar evolution of Chevrolet’s popular Advance-Design pickup trucks. Introduced in 1947, the Advance-Design series featured a larger, more comfortable cab, integrated front fenders, and a modernized appearance that helped establish the pickup truck as both a dependable workhorse and an increasingly popular personal vehicle. The 3100 designation identified Chevrolet’s half-ton short-bed pickup, making it one of the most recognizable light-duty trucks of the era. While its classic exterior retains the character of a late-1940s Chevrolet, this truck has been substantially upgraded beneath the surface. It is powered by a GM Vortec 350 HO V-8 engine paired with a GM TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. Producing 333 horsepower, the modern drivetrain provides a significant performance increase while preserving the timeless styling and unmistakable presence of the original 1949 Chevrolet 3100. The result is a blend of vintage design and modern V-8 performance that makes this classic pickup as enjoyable to drive as it is to admire.

Owned by the Stearns Family of Chapman, Kansas