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| 1957 Chevrolet Cameo |
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1957 Chevrolet Cameo
Notably the pinnacle of the Cameo design, the 1957 models combine a wide color selection, new grille, Tri-Five styling and additional trim. The special Cameo features that included slab-sided rear fender skins made of fiberglass that were bolted onto a standard molding set off imitation models to be produced by Dodge when they introduced the Sweptside and Ford's introduction of the Styleside.
The 1957 Cameo came in 9 two-tone color combinations – the first color listed is the main body color including the roof and windshield pillars, while the second color listed appeared on the rear cab pillars and around the back window.
- Cardinal Red/Bombay Ivory
- Bombay Ivory/Cardinal Red
- Bombay Ivory/Indian Turquoise
- Jet Black/Golden Yellow
- Bombay Ivory/Granite Gray
- Bombay Ivory/Ocean Green
- Bombay ivory/Alpine Blue
- Bombay Ivory/Sandstone Beige
1957 Chevrolet Cameo Production Numbers
| Model Number |
Body/Style Number |
Body Type & Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Total Production |
| 1/2 Ton Commercial - Series 3100 |
| 3124 |
3A |
Cameo Pickup |
$2,273 |
3,373 lbs |
2244 |
Chassis Data
| Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Length |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
GVW |
Tires |
| Model 3100 |
114 in |
193.56 in |
60.5 in |
61 in |
5,000 lbs |
6.70 x 15 four-ply |
Vin Number Decoding - 1957 Chevrolet Pickup |
| Location: On plate attached to the rear face of left-hand door hinge pillar and on right side of cowl under hood. |
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| First & Second Symbols - Series |
| D = 1500 |
3D = 3500 |
3A = 3100 |
3E = 3600 |
| 3B = 3200 |
3F = 3700 |
| 3C = 3400 |
3G = 3800 |
| Third & Fourth Symbols - Model Year |
| 57 = 1957 |
| Fifth Symbol - Assembly Plant |
| A = Atlanta, GA. |
N = Norwood, OH. |
| B = Baltimore, MD |
O = Oakland, CA. |
| F = Flint, MI. |
S = St. Louis, MO. |
| J = Janesville, WI. |
T = Tarrytown, NY. |
| K = Kansas City, MO. |
W = Willow Run, MI. |
| L = Los Angeles, CA. |
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| Last Symbols - Production Sequence |
| Each series was separately numbered in each series starting with 000001 |
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1957 Chevrolet Pickup Brochure
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