Once Owned by the "King of Cool" himself Steve Mcqueen - On Display at our Vancouver Location - This 1952 Chevrolet 3800 is a one-ton stepside pickup that is equipped with a custom camper and was formerly owned by film icon Steve McQueen. Finished in Forest Green, the truck is powered by a 235ci straight-six backed by a floor-shifted, four-speed manual transmission. The camper was built in 1952 by Northern Sheet Metal of Yreka, California, and is equipped with a double-size bed, drawers, shelves, a roof platform, and a diamond-plated rear bumper. McQueen is said to have purchased the truck in the late 1970s, and after his passing it was sold at the 1984 Steve McQueen Estate Auction in Las Vegas, Nevada. Steve McQueen reportedly purchased the truck in the late 1970s from a farmer while living in Malibu, California. It is believed that in late 1980 Mr. McQueen and Reverend Billy Graham drove this truck from Santa Paula, California, where McQueen spent his last years, to a Ventura County airport so that the film star could take a flight to Mexico for what would be his final cancer treatment. The longbed, stepside body is finished in Forest Green and features a five-window cab, a body-color windshield sun visor, extended side mirrors, and a white front bumper. Other equipment includes three five-gallon gas cans mounted to the running boards, a driver-side spotlight, and two lockable tool boxes. Black steel wheels feature chrome hubcaps and are mounted with Tornel bias-ply classic truck tires sized 7.50-17. Called “Dust Tite,” the custom camper was reportedly fabricated in 1952 by Harold Van Hoosen of Northern Sheet Metal in Yreka, California, using a combination of galvanized steel and aluminum. Features include side and rear windows, a wooden roof platform, a heavy duty diamond-plate rear bumper, tie downs, a removable rear step, and an outward-hinged rear door.

A 1972 Husqvarna CR250 is included in the sale and was modified with inspiration from the film On Any Sunday. Features include a partially painted fuel tank, white fenders, a black seat, and yellow number plates. Power comes from a 245cc two-stroke single paired with a five-speed transmission.

A certificate of authenticity from the 1984 Steve McQueen Estate Auction at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas is included and was signed by Terry and Chad McQueen. It is accompanied by an auction catalog, California registration documents from Mr. McQueen’s ownership, and a California historical vehicle license plate. A walk-around and driving video is attached below.