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1959 Chevrolet Apache Rendered With Cadillac Styling Cues

Digital renderings are a fantastic opportunity to try out new and interesting styling combos. Never mind breaking out the welder and drill to make it all fit – just use the digital toolbox to see what happens. Such is the case with this 1959 Chevrolet Apache rendering, which incorporates Cadillac styling cues with a classic pickup truck body style.

Posted to Instagram by Abimelec Design (@abimelecdesign), this ’59 Chevrolet Apache looks surprisingly good with a heavy dose of Caddy chrome added to it.

“Not too long ago I was working with a friend throwing some concepts around for his ’59 Apache and he came up with the idea of using a ’59 Cadillac middle section and bumper,” the artist writes. “I loved it and thanks to that I started thinking about going full out with the concept and infusing an Apache with the Cadillac-est Cadillac of them all, the ’59.”

With black paint offset by highly polished metal, this 1959 Chevrolet Apache rendering stands out with a classy, refined appearance that’s totally unique. Some of the badging looks like it comes from a ’58 Apache, while the body hovers just over the pavement. The wood in the bed incorporates a dark, textured finish.

“Also, to match the outside, the engine had to be something special so I went with a period, fuel-injected Chevrolet 283 from a 1957 Chevy Bel Air,” the artist adds.

All told, we’d judge this rendering to be a success. While many model mashups can feel forced, this one works surprisingly well, and we wouldn’t be surprised if we saw some intrepid builder take it upon themselves to turn it into a full-fledged build in real life.

 

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All the cars you see here on the page are special to me in their own way, whether they’re just products of me messing around or thoughtful design studies like the “what-if” series. There are however a few cars that really earn a place in my heart and this is one of them; Not too long ago I was working with a friend throwing some concepts around for his ‘59 Apache and he came up with the idea of using a ‘59 Cadillac middle section grille and bumper. I loved it and thanks to that I started thinking about going full out with the concept and infusing an Apache with the Cadillac-est Cadillac of them all, the ‘59. This is one of my favorite cars I’ve done, period. Always before doing renders I try to picture the cars on my head and usually get pretty close but this one exceeded my expectations. I think the key here is the Apache styling, which really fits the Cadillac cues surprisingly! Also, to match the outside, the engine had to be something special so I went with a period, Fuel Injected Chevrolet 283 from a 1957 Chevy Bel-Air. That engine was the pinnacle of American V8 engineering of the time, being one of the first to achieve one horsepower per cubic inch! What do you think? This, or stock? . . . . . . . . #chevrolet #apache #1958 #cadillac #1959 #mashup #mix #front #bumper #black #pickup #low #chevy #283 #fuel #injection #fuelie #3d #2d #render #photoshop

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What are your thoughts on this 1959 Chevrolet Apache / Cadillac rendering? Does it work for you, or is it a miss? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet news, Cadillac news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.

Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. Looks great.

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  2. No, that’s just wrong. Destroys the simplistic beauty of the original look. Cadillacs of that era were about luxury and comfort, highlighted by chrome and bling. Trucks of the same era were designed to work. But at the same time GM was able to add styling that was unmatched by their competition. My uncle bought a new ’58 Fleetside in a dark emerald green. Even though I was just a kid at the time I still remember thinking that it was the best looking truck I had ever seen. He kept it for 10 years and traded for a new ’68.

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  3. It might be a ’59, but those are ’58 fender spears and hood ornament.

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  4. It looks amazing, I have a 59 Apache as my project truck now and it is also a fleetside like this one, I also have a 283 in it and can’t wait to finish it. I have all the original body chrome and it is in great condition. We paid 400$ for the truck it was a barn find. Just sitting up for years. This truck is beautiful and inspires me. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Rachel is it a big back window

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  5. Sound like you found a good truck it it a big back window i have a 59 fleetside big back window dad was the o/r on it

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