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Custom 1956 GMC 100 Shows Why Utility Pickups Need to Be in Mint Green Condition

When it comes to classic pickup trucks from the 1950s, most aficionados know very well the class was mostly geared towards useful tasks, rather than fashionable social media outings in the latest vlog series like some of their modern counterparts. Still, this 1956 GMC 100 could easily do both, thanks to the vintage looks, minty paintwork, and a raft of modern upgrades.
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GMC’s Blue Chip series, which back in the day was rather similar to the Chevrolet Task-Force trucks, ran during the latter half of the 1950s with ample success, mostly thanks to General Motors’ love for artful sheet metal designs, all things chromed, and propensity for useful details.

Still, connoisseurs will take just a single look at this 1956 example and skim right past the vintage cab, minty green atmosphere, and front power bulge before focusing on the long bed at the back. That’s something that wasn’t offered back in the day from GMC, and even though it fits the classic truck lines seamlessly, it’s a massive indicative of a custom project.

Sure, the polished 20-inch alloys were another obvious giveaway, but we just had to point your attention towards the bed first, which acted as the main draw for us when first laying eyes on this 1956 GMC pickup truck offered for sale by Streetside Classics.

With an asking price of $39,995, this restomod doesn’t ask for an arm and a leg from the future owner even though its spec sheet is just as enticing as the combination between those chromed details, mint green paintwork, and the ivory white top.

So, what we have here is a classically styled truck, complete with a very useful long bed riddled with storage compartments on the sides and spiced up with a wide array of modern touches. For example, the exterior comes complete with amenities such as a trailer hitch with plug, modern technology for the headlights, or a strong Chevy Silverado 2500 HD underneath all the brightwork.

Moving inside, one will find the cabin also went through a thorough personalization. It now sports power-adjustable tan bucket seats, power windows, air conditioning, and a digital instrument cluster (the figures glow green, naturally!) behind the wood-rimmed steering wheel.

The automatic transmission’s shifter is another highlight of the cabin, signaling the presence of a modern powertrain underneath the bulging hood. And, for better or worse, the engine bay also keeps in touch with the mint green feel as the fuel-injected 350 cubic-inch (5.7-liter) LT1 V8 sports a color-coordinated engine cover.

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About the author: Aurel Niculescu
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Aurel has aimed high all his life (literally, at 16 he was flying gliders all by himself) so in 2006 he switched careers and got hired as a writer at his favorite magazine. Since then, his work has been published both by print and online outlets, most recently right here, on autoevolution.
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