1957 Chevy Cameo Rare Socal Aaa Service Patrol Truck 265 Hydramatic Ps Pb Nr on 2040-cars
Bedford, New Hampshire, United States
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Engine:265 V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Cardinal Red
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Other Pickups
Trim: Cameo
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Regular Cab
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 1,234
Exterior Color: Bombay White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Wow. Southern California AAA Emergency Service Patrol Truck. Painstakingly detailed to original specs from photos and information provided from the archives of the SOCAL AAA Club. Nothing was overlooked and no expense was spared during the 2 year frame off restoration of one of the most popular and iconic trucks GM ever made.
Most sought after options: 265 V8, Hydramatic, power steering, and rare power brake option.
0 miles since finished, you can see from the pictures that everything has either been replaced, rechromed, rebuilt, painted, buffed, polished or shined. Even the spare(not shown) is a brand new matching wide whitewall bias ply tire.
Records provided to the owner show that only 12 of these trucks were specially outfitted to the requirements specified by AAA. We are not sure if this was one of them but it could be. The L in the VIN denotes the Cameo was built at the Los Angeles factory. The serial #'s of those special trucks were never recorded so no one will ever know for sure. For more info just Google Chevy Cameo AAA.
And now a little information about the owner/restorer. Dave Smart is well know in the area as the go to person when it comes to 1955-57 Chevy/GMC trucks. He has personally restored several models from that era and this one happens to be his 3rd 1957 Cameo project that he has been involved in. You can be assured of the quality and correctness of his work.
Bidders, it is safe to assume there will never be another opportunity to buy a truck like this again. So don't miss out, especially since the high bidder could own her for as little as the opening bid, $30,000, since this is a NO RESERVE AUCTION!!! Far, far below the cost and time of the restoration. Of course at that low price the Cameo will need some minor adjustments such as final adj. of the doors and fenders, tune up, wiper arms installed, and electrical connections to the lights.
Full payment is due via bank wire or cash in person within 72 hours, time being of the essence, or the Cameo will be relisted. There is no deposit.
And finally. I am listing this Cameo for Dave. If you have any questions please call him @ 603-234-6798. DO NOT email me as I will not be able to answer any of your concerns.
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