1957 Chevrolet Cameo
1957 Chevrolet Cameo

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/Sand Beige 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.
 
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.  
Last Symbols - Production Sequence
Each series was separately numbered in each series starting with 000001

1957 Chevrolet Pickup Brochure

   
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