Chevrolet Centennial Truck History: 1947

1947 CHEVROLET 3100 SERIES

BACK FROM THE FRONT

The 3100 Series was the first truck to use the all-new Chevy postwar “Advance Design” styling with a rounded profile and 5-bar horizontal grille offering a sleek and modern new look.

THREE’S A CROWD

The new design offered a wider and longer cab, allowing for a true 3-person seat. 

NEW AND IMPROVED

New features included a fresh-air heater/defroster system, cab corner windows and an in-dash radio.

Chevrolet Centennial Truck History: 1947 3100 Series
3100 SERIES
SPECS
MSRP icon MSRP: $1,087
Engine icon Engine: 3.5L I-6 (216.5 cubic inches)
Horsepower icon Horsepower: 78
Torque icon Torque: 170 lb.-ft.
Chevrolet Centennial Truck History: 1947 3100 Series Design Drawing
Chevrolet Centennial Truck History: 1947 3100 Series Looking Back
Looking Back at 1947
  • U.S. population: 144.1 million
  • U.S. president: Harry S. Truman (D-Missouri)
  • Price of a gallon of gas: $0.19
  • Price of a gallon of milk: $0.33
  • Average household income: $2,850
  • Price of a new home: $6,600