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1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 pick up 1/2 ton 4×4 Rental Added in Florida

Movie Car Registry is spotlighting the 1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 pick up 1/2 ton 4×4 through the USA Movie Cars network. The truck sits in Deland, Florida, and joins a growing collection of period vehicles that productions can access for work across the state. Crews working on Florida film car projects now have another option that reflects the look of late 1950s light trucks without requiring extensive sourcing time.

Spotlight on this 1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 pick up 1/2 ton 4×4

The listing shows a 1958 Chevrolet 3100 half-ton pickup that received a nut-and-bolt restoration in 2023. It carries the original 1958 GM oriental green paint and retains its factory-style appearance. The interior is described as charcoal, and the truck is noted as very original and period correct in its details.

An original NAPCO 4×4 conversion gives the vehicle its four-wheel-drive capability, a feature that stands out for scenes set in rural or uneven terrain. The truck runs and drives well, which allows it to move under its own power during takes rather than relying solely on push-in placement. Producers looking at Florida movie car options can evaluate it for shots that need a working vintage pickup with authentic 1950s proportions and color.

Movie Car Registry and the Florida Picture Car Market

Movie Car Registry connects productions with vehicles listed through the USA Movie Cars network, including this 1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 pick up 1/2 ton 4×4 in Deland, Florida. The platform helps location managers and picture car coordinators search for trucks and cars that match specific eras without starting from scratch each time a project begins.

USA Movie Cars works with state picture-car sites such as Florida Picture Cars to make local searches easier. When a production needs a Florida picture car rental, the network routes requests to vehicles already based in the state, which can reduce transport costs and scheduling delays. Deland sits in a region that sees both commercial and narrative work, so having trucks like this one on regional lists supports crews filming in central Florida.

History of the 1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 pick up 1/2 ton 4×4

Chevrolet introduced the Apache name for its light-duty trucks in the late 1950s, and the 3100 series covered the half-ton models. These pickups featured clean body lines, a cab that sat higher than later designs, and simple trim that matched the era’s commercial vehicles. The 1958 model year fell within the second generation of the Task Force trucks, which ran through 1959.

NAPCO conversions added four-wheel drive to Chevrolet trucks during this period by installing transfer cases and front axles that were not factory equipment on most light pickups. The system allowed the trucks to handle work sites and rural roads while keeping the standard cargo bed and cab. A 1958 Chevrolet 3100 with the NAPCO setup therefore represents both the standard appearance of late-1950s half-ton trucks and the specialized utility versions that appeared in agricultural and construction settings of the time.

Florida Picture Car Rental Uses

This truck can supply background texture in period scenes set in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Its green paint and straightforward lines work for establishing shots of small-town streets, farm properties, or roadside businesses. Because it runs and drives, crews can stage it in motion for sequences that require a vintage vehicle traveling along a two-lane road or parked at a job site.

Productions can also use the truck for commercials, still photography, music videos, and branded content that need a classic American pickup. The charcoal interior and original-style trim provide visual consistency when the camera moves inside the cab or shows the bed area. Event planners have placed similar trucks at car shows or corporate gatherings where attendees expect vehicles from the 1950s to complete the setting.

Book This 1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 pick up 1/2 ton 4×4 Today

View the full listing at the supplied link to review additional photos and details. Contact USA Movie Cars at 602-882-2705 or [email protected] to discuss placement on an upcoming shoot.

Looking for Talent?

Productions that also need actors, background talent, or on-camera performers can reach the sister company Florida Actors at https://floridaactors.com for local options and USActors.com at https://usactors.com/ for nationwide talent.

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