Cars come in all shapes and sizes — hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, MUVs, coupes, convertibles, and pickup trucks. and more — each serving its purpose. Among these, pickup trucks are so popular in the U.S.

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.