The year 1959 saw the most radical engineering and styling changes for Chevrolet and GMC light-duty pickups since General Motors-branded trucks were introduced to the public early in the 20th century.

Introduced in late 1959 and offered through 1963, the B-series 356 differentiates itself from the A by means of technical improvements and stylistic upgrades. A little over 31,000 units were produced ...