Rare ‘73 Chevrolet 454 Cheyenne 30 Camper Truck With Over Cab Camper on 2040-cars

1973 CHEVROLET 454 CHEYENNE 30 "CAMPER SPECIAL" TRUCK WITH OVER CAB CAMPER

LOCKED AWAY IN PRIVATE STORAGE FOR THIRTY YEARS:  ONLY 69000 MILES!

During the 1950s, carpenter/contractor Ralph Jackson, who owned a repair garage and workshop in Culver City, built himself an exquisite 17 foot sport boat so that he could take his sporting young bride, Marjorie, fishing and camping whenever they desired.

For the next twenty-five years, Ralph and Marjorie would take fishing trips in or around California, exploring the best lake and ocean points. 

In 1973, Ralph bought a brand new Chevrolet 454 Cheyenne 30 One Ton Camper Special Truck with a slide-in over cab camper shell so that he and Marjory could take extended camping trips together.  Like his boat, Ralph did all of the camper’s interior trim, cupboard, countertop, and cabinet work himself, creating an intimate home away from home for his adoring wife and sporting companion.

Ralph kept both his and his camper truck and sport boat in impeccable condition. He always kept spare filters, fan belts, spark plugs, hoses, motor oil, and numerous other truck and boat parts in his garage workshop so that he could regularly service them himself.  His boat and truck were his passion.   

Unfortunately, the camping excursions became fewer as Ralph’s construction and carpentry business took increasingly more of his time and, when her beloved husband died suddenly in 1984; Marjory Jackson sadly covered Ralph’s boat and camper truck with canvas tarps and solemnly locked the doors to her husband’s garage and workshop.  She could not bear to be reminded of their many happy adventures together so she sealed them away and never looked at them again.

For the next thirty years, the boat and camper truck remained unseen, untouched, and forgotten until Marjory herself passed away in 2013. When her estate was settled recently, the doors to Ralph Jackson’s repair garage and workshop were opened for the first time in decades, and the 1959 sport boat and 1973 Chevrolet 454 Camper Truck were brought back out into the light of day. 

Everything on the boat and in the camper was just as Ralph and Marjorie left them.  Under layers of dust, both boat and truck remained in excellent condition. Ralph’s hat was on the seat in the cab, Marjory’s was still inside the camper. Sitting inside the truck or camper is literally like stepping back in time.  The service and wiring manuals are still in the cab's center compartment and the original truck sales brochures are sitting on the side board next to the stove and sink

The truck cab is absolutely pristine; the original leather seats and carpeting are intact, no cracks or tears.  The radio plays as if it were brand new.

Inside one of the camper drawers were film slides of the many trips that the Jacksons took together.  Two of the photos of the boat and truck you see here were taken by the Jacksons almost forty years ago.

Because this vehicle has been in storage for three decades, we have replaced the truck batteries, cleaned the carburetor, replaced the points, tuned the engine, and filled the tires with air.

THIS TRUCK STARTS UP AND RUNS BUT NEEDS ADDITIONAL SERVICE INCLUDING NEW TIRES. 

We have all ownership documents required for this vehicle in addition to a letter of assignment by the Jackson estate heirs.

Below are more details about this vehicle.  We are not truck experts but contact us for more information, additional photos, or to arrange a personal inspection without any charge or obligation.  We want you to see and appreciate this beauty!

VEHICLE:

Chevy Cheyenne 30/V8 454-4v 240/250hp LS4/Camper Special/Two Wheel Drive/ with Slide Cab Over Camper Shell/69160 Actual Miles

Camper does not leak.  Dry and weatherproof.  No mold, mildew or strange odors. 

 4 Speed/Auto Turbo Trans/Duel Rear Wheels/Bucket Seats/4 Season Air/Auxiliary Battery/Power Steering/Heavy-duty Springs & Shocks/ Front & Back Stabilizer Bar/Camper Body Wiring Harness/AM FM Radio/and much more!  

Side utility storage units on both sides with inset locks.

Original Registration: 1973         Current DMV Registration: 1996 Nonoperational

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More About The Folks At Props & Wardrobe

Our family has been in the entertainment industry for several generations. During this time, we have acquired countless prop, wardrobe and memorabilia items from film and television studios, production companies, theatrical firms, as well as prop& wardrobe warehouses. We have acquired additional treasures over the years from friends and colleagues in show business and represent the estates of many noted celebrities and entertainment professionals.

Most of our prop and wardrobe items have been well cared for over the years and are in excellent condition for their age. Unfortunately, the expense of storing these items has come prohibitive so we must reduce our collection and, hopefully, attract buyers who will cherish them as we do.

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