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| 1959 Chevrolet Apache |
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Price: $124,900 |
Last Updated 45 minutes ago
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| Year: |
1959 |
| Make: |
Chevrolet |
| Model: |
Apache |
| Trim: |
N\A |
| Engine: |
327 V8 |
| Fuel: |
N\A |
| Color: |
Green |
| Miles: |
4042 |
| Stock #: |
137885 |
| Body Style: |
Pickup Truck |
| Condition: |
Used |
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Vehicle Description
During the dark days of '70s emissions systems, there was stalwart gearheads. During the disarray of the '80s malaise scene, there was hardcore gearheads. And even now, with increasing cost of ownership becoming the norm, there are still diehard gearheads. No matter where the future leads, there will ALWAYS be lifestyle enthusiasts who build a culture around the rush of turning transportation into art. And, unless you're one of us, it's something you'll never understand. So, what happens when a bona fide automotive power couple executes a $240K build with virtually no limits? You get a mind numbing head turner like this 1959 Chevrolet Apache! The product of an uncompromising vision and many talented builders, this stunning Chevy wraps a 327 cubic inch small block and stalwart 700R4 transmission in a custom suspension and one-of-a-kind appearance. And, if you're a fellow enthusiast who's looking to satisfy an unrelenting need to headline shows and make a big statement, it's the award-winning pickup of your dreams! According to builders Jim and Donna Stach, 'Koolant' pretty much established its own design theme. In the late '50s and early '60s, American's were enamored with space and space travel. And, like many designs of that era, the couple's beloved Apache featured more than a striking resemblance to rockets and aircraft. So, when the goal of their frame-off restoration transitioned from creating a nice driver to birthing a head-turner, they decided to expand on that theme as tastefully as possible. The truck's solid, all-original body was completely stripped by Color Works Auto Refinishing in Denver, Colorado. Clean, crisp and clad in bare metal, that fuselage made a quick trip across town to Zoomers Automotive for some choice customization. Traditional touches, like shaved fenders and a nosed hood, were complemented with a smoothed bed, a smoothed tailgate, capped bed stakes and a custom gravel pan. And the Stachs even decided to tub the wheel wells three inches just for good measure. Remarkably planar and ready for assembly, the Chevy was reunited with its original Oak bed planks back at Color Works. With those planks seated in custom, engine-turned skid strips, a steady stream of chrome from Sacramento, California's Sherm's Custom Plating was test-fitted alongside nickel components from Denver's Ajax Custom Plating. After that fitting was complete, custom DuPont 2-stage, mixed by the good folks at Denver Car Color, was applied under silver leaf stripes. Custom pinstripes, courtesy of Louie Allison from Arvada, Colorado, kicked off a virtual rampage of polishing and buffing. And, in late 2007, the pickup claimed Goodguys' Truck of The Year honors. Today, this incredible half-ton is a unique combination of time, talent and exceptional attention to detail. And with its killer paint, hot small block and stylish interior, it's the kind of top-notch street rod that's guaranteed to make you weak in the knees! As expected, this awesome Apache's first rate detailing highlights both its solid form and stunning pigment. At the front of the truck, a custom, bullet-trimmed grille rides between modern headlights, recessed parking lamps and a shaved bumper. Above that grille, a Bel Air-inspired hood leads the eye to smoked glass, polished wipers and a custom Center High Mount Stop Lamp. At the sides of that hood, custom, rocket-themed mirrors combine with a custom fuel filler and customized door handles to detail a clean 'flow through' profile. And at the back of the truck, an embossed tailgate hangs polished supports between jet-inspired taillights, a custom tag bracket and a second shaved bumper. In keeping with their theme of Jet Age progress, the Stachs decided to treat the truck's technology just as any major OEM would have. They took the solid engineering of the truck's original design and continued adding technological advancements that made for smoother and more efficient operation. Hoist the reinforced hood and y |
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