1951 Divco Model 31 Rare California Milk Truck w/ Round Back Body & 4 Rear Doors
Make: |
Other Makes |
Model: |
Divco Model 31 Milk Truck |
SubModel: |
Ice Cream Promo Food Truck |
Trim: |
4 Door Hinged Opening in Back |
Year: |
1951 |
Mileage: |
4 |
VIN: |
3100085 |
Color: |
White |
Engine: |
Factory Original 6 Cylinder QXD-3 Flat Head Motor |
Cylinders: |
6 |
Fuel: |
Gasoline |
Transmission: |
Manual |
Drive type: |
RWD |
Interior color: |
White |
Vehicle Title: |
Clear |
Item location: |
Laguna Beach, California, United States |
1951 Other Makes Divco Model 31 Milk Truck Ice Cream Promo Food Truck Additional Info:
1951 Divco Model 31 Original California Vehicle for sale with a clear California title.
True eBay auction, o reserve and a $1.00 starting price!
This is an extremely rare 1951 Model 31 Divco. It features the factory original Hercules QXD-3, cylinder flat head engine, the same motor which was used in vintage Chris-craft luxury boats from that time period). It has the factory original solid diamond plate floors and very rare original factory 4 doors opening in the back, most Divcos only have just two doors opening up).Runs and drives great. This model was only made for 3 years in the early 1950s and has the highly desirable art deco "round back" styling.Also includes the original owners manual!
Our company, aguna Vintage has been restoring Divcos, irstreams, W buses and other interesting vehicles for the last 6 years. Several of our trucks have been featured in the Hidden Valley Ranch commercials as well as the Super Bowl 'Got Milk' commercial featuring The Rock.Feel free to look at our past vehicles as well as videos at LagunaVintage.comAlso, e listed more photos at the bottom of the page with Photobucket for higher resolution photos.
The eye-catching, ostalgic vintage look of Divco Milk Trucks has led to these trucks being extremely sought after. We have restored Divcos for collectors or customers wanting a retro and fun promo sign vehicle. They also make a unique, ttention-grabbing gourmet food truck, afe wagon, ce cream truck, elato wagon, ot dog cart, aco stand, raft beer or beverage truck, stand at a local farmers market, urf / camping vehicle, r rented out as a motion pictures / commercials background vehicle photo shoot etc..
We purchased this Divco in the town of Redding, n California, hen restored it completely - had it taken apart, ngine, ransmission, lass, lectrical etc. removed, hen it was sand blasted to fresh bare metal, rimed and painted, ith new glass, rim, e-chromed hood ornament, iring, ights, uel tank, uel lines components etc.
Because of its age and Art Deco style, t's the perfect vintage vehicle. The Divco truck was designed in 1938 and kept that unique style for the entire history of their existence. Making it a distinctive Mid Century icon. The odometer says 000003.9, ecause the gauges are all brand new and were replaced with the restoration. It has the original, tock Hercules engine which starts with one turn of the key and runs great, s well as new brakes, ew master cylinder, ew wheel cylinders, ew tires, ew fluids, ew spark plug wires, ew electrical wires, nbsp;new wiring harness, ew coil, ew ignition modulator, ew muffler and pipe, nbsp;new fuel lines, ebuilt factory original Zenith carburetor, ew spark plugs, une up, reased zerk fittings, ew shocks, ew paint, ewly chromed hood ornament, ew ignition, ew chrome locking rear door handle, ewly re-upholstered original seat, ew lights, ew window rubber and trim, ew fender welt, ew 1/4 inch laminated safety glass windshields and windows, ew lights, unning lights, ail and reverse lights, ew old stock vintage handles and chrome light rings, ew hand crafted custom aluminum gas tank in the original size and specs. The engine and transmission ran when we bought it, o we had our mechanic remove the valve cover, ead, il pan, anifolds, tc. then he cleaned and lubricated everything before reinstalling it in the truck with new gaskets parts and components. He also removed, lushed and cleaned the transmission fluid, s well as the fluid in the rear differential and many, any more additions.Is similar to the International Harvester Metro, tep Van, ood Truck, tc. but Divcos are much more stylish and head turning due to their one of a kind design.This vehicle has the original Divco seven digit VIN #,. That is why eBay doesn't list it with a modern VIN. That is why eBay doesn't list it with a modern, ulti numbered VIN format.
Potential buyers are welcome to come look at this truck in the town of Laguna Beach in Orange County, alifornia, r if you're far away, ou are of course welcome to have an inspection company in this area look at it, r have your mechanic do so. Just give me a call or email, r if you have any questions, eel free to ask. This vehicle is sold as is and is in vintage but running, riving condition. Buyer is responsible for picking it up in Orange County, A or can have a car transporter take it anywhere in the world. I don't mind overseas buyers. If you're a far away buyer and you want to hear and see it running, 've posted a video of it starting and running and posted it on Youtube under LagunaVintage where you can see some of our past restorations also.I've posted a link to the video if you scroll to the bottom of the photos below, hich should be view-able on a computer. Or view it on Youtube at the link listed.Feel free to email or call 949-290-2932 if you have any questions. (I'm on the west coast, o if you're calling internationally, lease check the time difference and call during daylight hours, ST.A $2000 deposit is due within three days after the auction closes, nd the total payment is due within 7 days of auction close.It's a 10 day auction and ends on Sunday night, acific Standard Time, o please, et your smart phone alarm to remember to bid before it ends.