1956 Chevrolet 3100 Apache | Edinburgh, Midlothian

A 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Apache, the half-ton American pickup liked for its rounded cab, broad wings and practical open bed. Post-war Chevrolet trucks of this family have upright, friendly proportions that read as period America straight away. This one is black with a red interior, a strong pairing that holds its own in a frame. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side, so the front passenger steps out into the road, and the layout gives a scene a continental or American look. It has an automatic gearbox, rather than the column-shift manual these trucks usually had, which keeps moving it between set-ups simple. The tall, rounded body and deep black paintwork suit photography, fashion and editorial work and advertising, where the truck can anchor a shot. The open bed gives music videos and events something to dress or display, and the period shape suits film and TV set in 1950s America. Weddings and personal hires work well too. The truck is based in Edinburgh, Midlothian.