1951 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Sport Coupe converted to pick-up [2124]

1951 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe [2124] in Totsugu hi, Movie, 1956

Class: Cars, Pick-up — Model origin:

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Lateef ◊ 2023-10-11 19:15	'51 Styleline Special (with partial De Luxe trim) - listed as pick-up so there must be something I do not see - other than the shape of the C-pillar appearing somewhat off...
Gongora ◊ 2023-10-12 00:09	The body has been transformed into a kind of pick-up with a top. These conversions were common in Japan as commercial vehicles were taxed at a much lower rate than sedans:
Jnglmpera ◊ 2023-10-12 01:37	They still are... While pick-up conversions aren't a thing anymore, I occasionally see older SUVs and minivans re-registered as either trucks or commercial vans to save on taxes every once in a while.
Lateef ◊ 2023-10-12 10:13	Looking at the thumbs, it seems to have bright windshield surround (hard to make out in mainpic) so probably a De Luxe proper.