FWIW: My 3804 was bought off the dealer lot (Dickson Chevrolet in Dickson, TN) in August 1949 as a black truck with chrome grille. (now sports red can, hood and bed sides). Charlie (original owner) got a good deal on it because the dealership was having trouble selling a black truck.

~ John

A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.

1949 Chevrolet 3804
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