1959 Chevrolet Apache

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Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Apache

Year

1959

Body Type

Pickup Truck

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

383 Stroker

Description

Featuring a comprehensive frame-off restoration and pro-touring conversion, this extensively built 1959 Chevrolet Apache pairs classic styling with an upgraded performance drivetrain, a reinforced chassis, independent front suspension, modern steering and braking, a custom interior, and a fully finished bed. Fully sorted and ready to drive, this custom build features all major mechanical, chassis, and fabrication work already completed. Powertrain: 383ci stroker small-block V8 crate engine Aluminum performance cylinder heads COMP Cams Xtreme Energy performance camshaft — 112° LSA Edelbrock Performer EPS aluminum intake manifold Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor Long-tube headers Full dual exhaust Built/reinforced TH400 3-speed automatic transmission Ford 9-inch rear differential

Chevrolet Apache Buyer's Guide

Full guide

Robert Halloran

Classic Trucks

1958–1961

~3 min read

Updated Apr 2026

The Chevrolet Apache was the marketing name for the light-duty Chevy pickup from 1958 to 1961, four short years that produced some of the most beautiful American truck designs ever made, with clean styling that has only appreciated with time.

This guide covers

✓ 8-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 4 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

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Chevrolet Apache Market Overview

Based on 21 Chevrolet Apache listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

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$42,290

Avg. Asking Price

1957–1961

Year Range

Transmission Distribution

Automatic 43%

Manual 29%

Condition Distribution

Excellent 10%

Good 5%

Fair 5%

Poor 5%

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Chevrolet Apache Buyer's Guide

Robert Halloran here. The Apache gets overshadowed by the 1967–1972 trucks in the classic Chevy truck conversation, but that's a market misjudgment rather than an aesthetic one. The 1958–1961 Apache, the light-duty designation in Chevy's "Task Force" naming scheme, is among the best-proportioned American trucks ever built. The dual headlights, the clean hood, the balanced cab and bed relationship: these are trucks that look right from every angle.

The Apache name specifically covered the half-ton and three-quarter-ton Task Force trucks in 1958–1961. Before 1958, Chevy used a different naming system; after 1961, they dropped the Apache/Viking/Spartan marketing names and went back to the standard C/K designation. That four-year window produced a unique truck with its own devoted following.

What to Check Before Buying

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Cab Corner Rust , Probe cab corners thoroughly, nearly universal on untreated trucks, expensive to repair correctly.

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Floor Pan Condition , Inspect from underneath and inside for perforation.

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Running Boards (Stepside) , On Stepside trucks, check running board support brackets for rust-through.

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Fleetside Bed Panels , On Fleetside trucks, inspect smooth bed sides for dents, flat panel repair is expensive.

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Engine Condition , Test 283ci V8 for oil consumption and smooth idle, a cold-start blue smoke test covers both.

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Drivetrain Verification , Confirm engine type and transmission match via build tag for accurate valuation.

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Cameo Bed (if applicable) , On claimed Cameo trucks, verify fiberglass bed authenticity and inspect for cracks at mounting points.

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4WD Engagement , On 4WD trucks, test both 4-high and 4-low engagement, smooth operation with no grinding.

Common Issues

Cab corner rust is universal on untreated examples, budget for repair or accept patched corners. Floor pan perforation. Stepside running board bracket corrosion. 235ci inline-six oil consumption from worn valve seals on unrestored examples. Hydra-Matic fluid leaks. Fleetside bed panel dents from working use. Cameo fiberglass bed cracks at mounting points.

What to Look For

Rust inspection is the top priority: cab corners (extremely common), floor pans, and the lower rear cab area where the cab meets the bed. On Stepside trucks, inspect the running board support brackets for rust perforation. On Fleetside trucks, check the smooth bed sides carefully, dents in the flat panels are expensive to repair. Verify the small-block 283 runs cleanly without excessive oil consumption. On claimed Cameo variants, verify the fiberglass bed is original and complete.

Price Guide

1958–1961 Apache Stepside six-cylinder: $14,000–$28,000. Apache Stepside V8: $22,000–$45,000. Apache Fleetside: $12,000–$24,000 (slight discount to Stepside). 4WD Apache variants: $22,000–$50,000+. 1958 Cameo Carrier: $35,000–$75,000 for genuine documented examples. Rust-free Sun Belt trucks command a 20–35% premium.

Did You Know?

The Apache name was part of Chevrolet's 1958 marketing scheme using Native American names for different truck classes: Apache (light duty), Viking (medium duty), and Spartan (heavy duty). The naming was dropped after 1961 but the Apache name has outlasted the others in collector memory. The 1955–1959 Chevrolet trucks are often called "Advance Design" or "Task Force" trucks interchangeably, "Task Force" was Chevy's marketing name; "Apache" was the subdesignation applied in 1958–1961.

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