1949 GMC Series 100 Stepside
A 1949 GMC Stepside Series 100 half-ton pickup, powered by a 3.7-litre inline six-cylinder engine, comprehensively restored in Ohio in 2011 by Mr J. Duber. Following restoration the truck was exhibited at the Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles Concours d'Elegance. It was subsequently imported to the United Kingdom and registered with the DVLA in 2014, accumulating only around 1,400 miles since its restoration.
Ownership
- 2019-02-23Auction saleEstimate £20,000 – £25,000
- 2014-09-01 →Acquisition unknownUK-based importer or ownerpartial documentation
Vehicle was imported to the UK and registered with the DVLA in September 2014, receiving registration YVL 791. An engine rebuild was commissioned in February 2017.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownMr J. Duberpartial documentation
Responsible for the comprehensive restoration carried out in Ohio in 2011; subsequently showed the truck at the Glenmoor Gathering Concours d'Elegance.
Competition
- —16th Annual Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles Concours d'Elegance
The truck was exhibited at this concours event following its 2011 restoration in Ohio.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2011RestorationMr J. Duber
Full restoration carried out in Ohio to a high standard, including a quality wooden loading bay finish in the truck bed.
Approximately 1,400 miles covered since this restoration was completed.
- 2017Engine rebuildAmerican truck specialist in Hampshire
Rebuild of the inline six-cylinder engine undertaken by a specialist in American trucks based in Hampshire.
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