Hagerty Marketplace: 1948 Chevy COE Carrier – This Week's Star Find

Sure thing — pulling a trailer can be frustrating. Even after gaining sufficient expertise so that handling them and reversing becomes effortless, turning an additional axle or two behind you can still become tricky. Regular refueling trips can also turn into a challenge.

That's why we've always had a fondness for ramp trucks. The reality that several of the most iconic drag racers from the 1960s and 1970s utilized them to transport Pro Stock vehicles adds to their appeal. A solid combination of a ramp truck and race car is hard to surpass, which explains why this Hagerty Marketplace listing features a... 1948 Chevy cab-over - The engine has our thoughts racing, envisioning what we'd place on its platform.

Featuring leather seating and a Vintage Air climate control system, the cabin of this vintage truck offers a comfortable space. Similar to the outside, there's plenty of chrome detailing and gleaming Victory Red paintwork, complementing the neat, modified style. The rear area, completely covered and featuring diamond-patterned aluminum panels, provides ample space for a sports car or racing vehicle.

This Chevrolet is more than just an updated utility truck. The frame designed for hauling was constructed using steel tubing during the restoration of the cabin for this specific use. It features air suspension to manage the extra weight of a vehicle and to adjust the comfort level of the ride. A rebuilt 454 V8 engine has been modified to have a displacement of 468 cubic inches. This powerplant includes a dual-plane manifold, ideal for providing strong performance at lower RPMs, along with a four-barrel Edelbrock carburetor. The engine connects to a reliable Turbo 400 three-speed automatic transmission.

Although the truck is too good for such treatment Bonneville salt flats Our initial reaction was that a land-speed race car would make an excellent display on the runway. This curved cab-over design would also be impressive pulling a vintage-inspired hot rod, a Tri-Five gasser, or perhaps a drag-race-prepped Corvette A set of four Harleys would also look very good.

There remains ample time remaining for bidding on this fully equipped truck. We're excited to find out what the new owner has planned for it, as this Chevrolet is worthy of some intriguing freight.

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