A 1935 Chevrolet EB Series ½-Ton Pickup now offered for $29,900 captures a defining chapter in early American automotive history. Built during the height of the Great Depression, this all-steel pickup symbolizes Chevrolet’s effort to combine practicality with design progress.
Under its hood, the truck carries a 206-cubic-inch inline six-cylinder engine linked to a 3-speed manual transmission, showcasing the simplicity and dependability that helped establish Chevrolet’s reputation among small business owners and tradesmen of the 1930s. The model’s period-correct blue finish with black fenders, cream wire wheels, and single side-mounted spare evoke its original working-class purpose while retaining timeless charm.
A removable canopy bed cover offers both utility and nostalgia, reflecting its popularity among grocers and produce sellers who relied on these trucks for daily deliveries. This optional top provided protection from weather while maintaining easy access to goods—a clever feature that helped define its practicality during the era.
The 1935 model year also marked a milestone in automotive engineering. Chevrolet introduced Fisher Body’s “Turret Top” all-steel cab construction, replacing the wooden roof supports of earlier trucks. The result was a stronger, safer, and more durable vehicle, underscoring the industry’s shift toward fully steel-bodied designs.
With only 6,192 half-ton pickups built that year, surviving examples remain scarce. This one, presented by South Jersey Classics in Newfield, New Jersey, stands out as a remarkably preserved piece of pre-war craftsmanship. Nearly ninety years later, the EB Series remains a symbol of American durability and design innovation—an enduring reminder of the country’s industrial spirit during challenging times.
