1948 Chevrolet 3100
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Colour as listed; photo is illustrative of the model.

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1948 Chevrolet 3100 (Short bed pickup, green, classic)

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Model
3100
Variant
Short bed pickup
Year
1948
Decade
1940s
Colour
Green

This catalogue entry records a 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Short bed pickup in green, a 4x4 and pickup, from the 1940s.

The 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Short bed pickup in green is filed under Classic, American, 4x4 / Off-road and Pickup, within the 1940s picture cars.

1940s on screen

A forties setting needs a clear story date, since everyday street detail should be researched for the scene rather than borrowed from a general period mood. The quieter edges of a town can suit a restrained period scene, provided modern road furniture does not creep into the longer view behind the car. An arrival can be kept small and practical, with a character collecting belongings or waiting at a door instead of treating the car as a spectacle.

Possible roles in a production

A rural pickup scene can use gates, deliveries or a greeting to explain the visit, without asserting what this vehicle normally carries. Visible company lettering on a pickup should be chosen for the production and cleared separately, especially when a commercial shot holds on the side. Outdoor clothing and carried equipment should belong to the scripted visit, avoiding a stock set of props added only because the vehicle is labelled off-road.

About this listing

The vehicle named in this entry is a 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Short bed pickup in green, within Classic, American, 4x4 / Off-road and Pickup. Across the catalogue, Chevrolet 3100s account for 11 entries. Within the model group, 1948 is the first listed year and 1957 the last. Additional colours listed against this model include black, blue, turquoise and red. Beyond the model group, you will find 119 Chevrolet vehicles under the make and 37 cars from the 1940s under the period.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1948 Chevrolet 3100 in green for filming?

You can enquire about the Chevrolet 3100 for filming by providing the dates, location and intended action; a car is offered only after its availability is checked.

Is the photo of this exact car?

The exact car is not pictured in this Chevrolet 3100 listing; its photograph is a model reference, and we confirm the individual vehicle and colour before an option is agreed.

What if this Chevrolet 3100 isn't available?

The model selection contains 11 Chevrolet 3100s, but a suitable alternative might come from 119 Chevrolet vehicles or 37 cars from the 1940s; catalogue inclusion does not confirm availability.

Can it be driven on camera?

Your intended shot determines the driving request for the Chevrolet 3100; after checking owner agreement and insurance, we confirm on-camera driving together with the transport and drivers required.

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