Chevrolet Series FB | 1936

Chevrolet Series FB | 1936

Highlights:

– Original inline six-cylinder engine, petrol, 3-speed manual transmission

– Hydraulic tipping dump bed with wooden sides, drop tailgate and steel underframe

– Restored in classic red livery with black fenders and running boards

– Fitted with a period wooden cargo bed carrying “Groeninghe” signage

– Belgian ownership history, presented on painted steel wheels

The seller offers for sale this 1936 Chevrolet Series FB, powered by a six-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. Finished in a bright red with black fenders, running boards and a stained wooden dump bed, this pre-war Chevrolet combines the upright, rounded styling of the mid-1930s with genuine working-truck character. The cargo bed is fitted with a tipping mechanism, operated from the chassis, and the tailgate carries the painted lettering “Groeninghe”, a nod to the vehicle’s working past. The cab retains its simple, functional dashboard and bench seat, and the truck sits on painted steel wheels in keeping with the period.

1936 was a landmark year for Chevrolet’s commercial vehicles: the range gained hydraulic brakes, an all-steel cab and a redesigned dashboard that brought it closer in style to the passenger cars of the day, and Chevrolet became the best-selling truck manufacturer in the United States that year. The half-ton and heavier chassis of the period were built to be worked hard, with a simple, robust six-cylinder engine and manual gearbox that owners could service and repair themselves, and the dump-bed configuration seen on this example was a popular choice for agricultural and municipal use of the day.

Nearly ninety years on, this Chevrolet remains a charismatic and usable pre-war classic, equally suited to vintage vehicle shows, agricultural heritage events or simply as an eye-catching piece of automotive history. The combination of its tipping bed, characterful patina and straightforward mechanicals make it an appealing entry point into pre-war American trucks for a new owner.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Antwerp province, Belgium.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Belgian registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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