Frame-off restoration Comprehensively rebuilt 350/300 HP V-8 engine with 100 miles since 3-speed column-shifted manual transmission with factory overdrive Bombay Ivory and Commercial Red paint Oak wood bed floor with Red trim strips Wraparound big rear window Front disc brakes Sprayed in Bombay Ivory and Commercial Red, this 1955 Chevrolet Cameo is set with the big rear window, giving the cab a virtually 360-degree outward view. Having benefited from a frame-off restoration, a 3-speed, column-shifted factory overdrive manual transmission backs the comprehensively rebuilt 350/300 HP V-8 engine that was tested for 100 miles, ensuring a nice degree of roadability. The original-style red and white interior features correctly patterned materials echoed on the bench seat and door panels.
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Drivers will undoubtedly enjoy cruising in this Cameo, but especially appreciate the defroster and front disc brakes. An oak wood bed floor trimmed with red strips and white siding is elegant and functional, while red steel wheels shod with wide whitewall tires and full-size wheel covers round out much of the upscale, business look Chevrolet had in mind when they conjured up the Cameo. With the introduction of the all-new full-size lineup, the Nomad and the V-8, Chevrolet was wowing a lot of people in 1955.
It was also discovered that more and more people were using pickups as daily transportation. In order to support that customer base, Chevrolet introduced the Task Force truck line halfway through the year, which included car-like features such as an eggcrate grille, wraparound windshields, hooded headlights and other nuances to make them more visually appealing and better match the corporate identity. The crown jewel of the new Task Force line was the Cameo Carrier, which boasted a unique fiberglass exterior with rear fenders, special two-tone paint schemes with plush, matching interiors, extra dashes of brightwork, and more.
It has long been considered the first attempt at creating a pickup that was truly comfortable for daily use. Original style Red and White interior Defroster Red steel wheels with full-size wheel covers Wide Whitewall tires