The 1939 Chevrolet Half-Ton Canopy Express is a precursor to the all-new Chevrolet City Express.
Beginning in 1936, Chevrolet sold the Chevrolet Canopy Pickup, a vehicle based on the popular FB-series half-ton pickup truck. Owners could upfit these vehicles with an optional canvas canopy top and side-drop curtains. During its first model year, Chevrolet saw truck registrations top 200,000 units for the first time in company history.
Thirteen years later, the Chevrolet Canopy Express was unveiled. It was one of 345,000 Chevy Trucks built in 1949. Both the 3100 Series (half-ton) and 3800 Series (1-ton) included variants of the Express model. The 3800 was heavier duty and sported a low rear tailgate and waterproof roll-up curtains, allowing sellers easier access and better protection for their products.
The 1949 Chevrolet Canopy Express is a precursor to the all-new Chevrolet City Express