This 1941 Dodge cab-over-engine truck (chassis 8295198) is a rarely seen example of Chrysler’s prewar commercial line–we see far more Fords, GMC’s and Chevys. Thought to be highly original, the cab’s paint certainly seems like it could be factory. The seller describes condition as clean, and overall the truck does look remarkably good for a commercial vehicle of this age. We dig the painted wood stake bed, and the L-head six should be bone-simple to keep running well. The seller says it runs and drives nicely, and as long as you’re OK with going slow, we think it’d be a lot of fun for both weekend cruises and occasional garage/home shop truck duty. Find it here on eBay in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin for $14,500 OBO.

We think these pre-war COE trucks are one of the best ways to bring a little inexpensive Art-Deco styling into your life, along with a lot of utility for anyone with the space to keep one. Nearly every one of these trucks was worked to death, but somehow this example seems to have escaped that fate. Two-tone paint, shiny (albeit minimal) chrome and neat amber driving lights add lots of interest. Even though this was a utilitarian design, there are nice details to take in nearly everywhere you look. While this truck will never be described as fast, and not everyone needs a vehicle with a 16,500 lb. GVW, we’d love to take this proto-Ram out for a slow drive down some autumnal country roads.

Manufactured by the Moline Body Company, the wood bed is claimed to be original and looks perfect perched behind the cab. We don’t see any obvious evidence of rot either.

The interior of the cab looks more spacious than most COE designs of the period, and it also looks like it’s in very good shape. Unfortunately, no details are provided about the space, so we’re not sure what works or even if things like the surprisingly comfy looking seat are truly original. The engine isn’t shown but given the nature of the truck you likely wouldn’t be able to see much of it anyway.

We’re guessing that it’s the 250ci version of Chrysler’s L-head six cylinder backed by a manual transmission (note the extremely heavy-duty shift linkage). Still running a six volt system, the truck can also be started with the factory hand crank. The truck is said to run nicely, the brakes “work” and the tires “don’t leak.”