Classic Chevy Trucks Take Over 16th Annual Rides, Rods & Relics Show
Chevrolet Forum was on the scene to soak up the SoCal sun and an amazing display of vintage Chevys.
Recently, Chevrolet Forum attended the 16th Annual Rides, Rods & Relics auto show. Taking place on the beautiful Redondo Pier in Redondo Beach, CA, you couldn’t wish for a better location. But the true draw for us were the rare, vintage, and envy-inducing Chevys on display.
This event brought out some remarkable rides. We were, of course, basically obsessed with the Chevy trucks. The mix of rides represented the best of General Motors history in trucking. Here’s a few that stole the show.
Tangled Up In Blue
This classic 1939 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup was remarkably preserved, and took us back to the company’s earlier days. Owned by Henry Freixas, the pickup boasts the original sturdy bodywork that made this truck an instant classic.
Black and blue and rad all over, the truck is beautifully period-correct down to the last detail. White wall tires, classic bow tie emblems on the running boards, and the cursive “Chevrolet” lettering on the tailgate.
There’s a lot to love here, the pristine wood bed, the clean interior, the still rowdy inline-six.
Another nice touch is that is bears a 1939 special-edition license plate from the California World’s Fair, also called the Golden Gate International Exposition. An event that was all the rage at the time as it unveiled the famous Golden Gate Bridge.
A truck like this is exactly why we love going to car and truck shows.
Black Mamba
This 1948 Chevy 3100 perfectly exemplifies the style of its era. Easily recognized by the five-bar grille, this truck is owned by John Lujan.
Sleek in black with a cream interior, the 3100 has been lovingly taken care of.
The five window truck is nothing short of perfection. And does this truck still deliver on durability and heft? You’re damn right it does. A true beauty.
Hip To Be Square
No show is complete without a classic 1970s truck. This 1971 Chevrolet C10 pickup was a cherry bomb that drew us right in. Owner Colin Day brought his badass pickup for all to admire and drool at.
Second-generation C/K trucks rolled off the line for Chevrolet from 1967 to 1972. While not technically a square body Chevy (the name is reserved for third-generation models), these were wildly popular rigs, that introduced more amenities and focused on a smooth ride on the road and behind the wheel.
This manual truck has an immaculate interior, extra sharp in black.
The work done on the tailgate is really special, and makes the lettering stand out so nicely. Beautifully restored, it was a work of art. That can still kick ass on the road.
It isn’t easy to walk by Chevy trucks this cool. So, we didn’t. And thankfully at an auto show we don’t look like a weirdo when we stand and marvel.
Photos by Derin Richardson for Chevrolet Forum
