Description
Highlights:
– 3800 cc six-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission
– Flatbed body with a tilting bed
– Original patina, according to the seller
– Formerly owned by Harry Bootsma
– Red cab and wheels on a wooden-sided flatbed
The private seller offers for sale this 1942 Chevrolet AK Series, powered by a 3800 cc six-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. This flatbed truck combines the sturdy, no-nonsense character of an American pre-war work vehicle with the unmistakable look of a Chevrolet from the early 1940s: a deep red cab and fenders, matching red wheels, an upright grille with vertical bars and a long wooden flatbed behind the cab.
The Chevrolet AK Series was part of the line of light and medium trucks that Chevrolet built at the start of the 1940s, when its inline-six “Stovebolt” engine was already a byword for dependable, easy-to-maintain power. Trucks like this one were the backbone of farms, hauliers and small businesses, and the tilting flatbed on this example makes loading and unloading a car, machinery or goods easy. The seller describes the truck as having original patina, and the photographs show a body that has clearly lived a working life rather than a cosmetic restoration. The seller mentions that the vehicle is a former vehicle of Harry Bootsma.
For collectors of pre-war American trucks, a Chevrolet like this is an attractive and versatile piece: a vehicle for shows and parades, a rolling advertisement for a business, or simply a characterful classic to enjoy. With its straightforward mechanics and a design that is instantly recognisable, it is a truck that draws attention wherever it goes.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Overall condition
2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
