Highlights: – 3800 cc six-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission – Flatbed body with a tilting bed – Original patina, according to the seller – Formerly owned by Harry Bootsma – Red cab and wheels on a wooden-sided flatbed The private seller offers for sale this 1942 Chevrolet AK Series, powered by a 3800 cc six-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. This flatbed truck combines the sturdy, no-nonsense character of an American pre-war work vehicle with the unmistakable look of a Chevrolet from the early 1940s: a deep red cab and fenders, matching red wheels, an upright grille with vertical bars and a long wooden flatbed behind the cab. The Chevrolet AK Series was part of the line of light and medium trucks that Chevrolet built at the start of the 1940s, when its inline-six “Stovebolt” engine was already a byword for dependable, easy-to-maintain power. Trucks like this one were the backbone of farms, hauliers and small businesses, and the tilting flatbed on this example makes loading and unloading a car, machinery or goods easy. The seller describes the truck as having original patina, and the photographs show a body that has clearly lived a working life rather than a cosmetic restoration. The seller mentions that the vehicle is a former vehicle of Harry Bootsma. For collectors of pre-war American trucks, a Chevrolet like this is an attractive and versatile piece: a vehicle for shows and parades, a rolling advertisement for a business, or simply a characterful classic to enjoy. With its straightforward mechanics and a design that is instantly recognisable, it is a truck that draws attention wherever it goes. Condition of the bodywork & paint 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Condition of the interior 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. Technical condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Overall condition 2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Dutch registration. The chassis number is 14MS091701. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more