1959 Chevrolet Apache 3100 261 CU IN

Summary:

Best vehicle I have ever owned

Faults:

Original fuel pump failed after 43 years. Other than that, it's been great.

General Comments:

It is a short box, step side 1/2 ton.

Rides like a tank.

Handles like a tank.

Seats are "bouncy" to make up for the leaf springs.

3 speed column shift "3 on the tree" shifts smooth.

Push button starter on the floor is cool.

Absolutely love driving this truck.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 6th June, 2007

1959 Chevrolet Apache Base 235 V6 4-speed

Summary:

46 years young - still strong!

Faults:

Radio doesn't work correctly.

For a 46-year old truck, it is pretty healthy - other than its routine maintenance.

General Comments:

This is a 1/2 ton truck with a regular cab, and it is very nice. It has a full size bed that is not a step side.

Not the quickest of trucks, but surely seems to have some hauling muscle from its potent V6.

Comes with a 4-speed manual with the granny gear that is easy to shift.

Cabin is very noisy and vibrates at idle, but isn't anything surprising. In fact, it is just the way I like it.

Starts right up, even on the coldest of days.

I think the most unique feature of the truck is the "superman logo" speedometer.

It has almost no rust, and still has its original paint - a light blue.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 16th January, 2005