We love a good “combo.” Frequently in the collector car industry, we see sellers offering up ancillary items to sweeten a purchase opportunity. A vehicle might come with promotional materials, spare parts, or even a boat in tow – as was the case with a DeSoto I wrote about back in 2020.
This time around, it’s a truck, trailer, and motorcycle package deal – all of which are matching in color and design theme. You have to see it all to believe it.
The Pick of the Day is a 1959 Chevrolet Apache 3100 stepside pickup listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Exeter, New Hampshire. (Click here to view the listing.)
“A museum-finished total frame-off restoration and tribute to the Apache Indians,” the listing says. “This classic truck has a blend of original equipment plus Native Americana. There is no other 1959 Chevrolet Apache like this in the world.” The seller says that the build involved a five-year process of design and consulting with people from around the country. And the end result has reportedly received widespread recognition at shows and events.
Chevrolet called its light-duty trucks “Task Force” pickups beginning in 1955. The Apache nameplate was applied to the front fenders a few years later in 1958, the same year the exterior design received quad headlights among other mid-cycle stylistic changes. Higher-payload trucks each had their own respective naming conventions; medium-duty trucks were called Vikings and heavy-duty trucks were Spartans.
Now to the most compelling part of the story: The truck in question will be accompanied by a matching turquoise-painted trailer and a customized motorcycle. The seller explains, “The motorcycle is a stripped-down 1984 Honda CM250 converted to an Indian Apache 1 of 1 custom matching bike. Over $10,000 put into rebuild of bike.” Included on the features list are pinstripes, a fringed saddle, custom saddle bags, leather grips, and fork-mounted arrowheads.
The attention to detail abounds – the truck itself even has a custom deerskin boot for the stick shift, dual cowboy hat holders, and an “array” of Native American accessories throughout the cab. Under the hood, power comes from a 235ci Thriftmaster inline-six mated to a floor-shifted five-speed manual transmission (the original transmission was a column-shifted three-speed). The original Rochester carburetor has been rebuilt, per the listing.
The seller says, “You will not be disappointed with this truck, a one-of-a-kind. Enthusiasts who are looking for a museum piece will truly appreciate it. This combo can go anywhere in the world and be an eye-popping and jaw-dropping experience.”
The asking price for the package deal is $95,000. Oh, and one more thing: A retro lawn chair with a matching logo and design will be included as well. Because you’ll want to get comfortable for all the conversations you’re going to have about this setup.
Click here to view this Pick of the Day on ClassicCars.com
