GMC 100 Pick-up
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GMC 100 wedding car hire
A classic GMC 100 pick-up for your wedding: rounded lines from the early 1950s and a load bed for flowers and decoration. Compare the offer and the terms. Read more
- 1 wedding car
- from € 600 per day
- 1 self-drive
Selection: GMC 100 wedding car
GMC 100: a pick-up from the early 1950s
GMC is the commercial vehicle brand of General Motors. The GMC 100 is a light pick-up from the generation that appeared straight after the Second World War and was built until the mid-1950s. It is the twin of the Chevrolet 3100: the same basis, with its own grille and its own details. The rounded wings, the broad nose and the cab with small windows make these pick-ups one of the most recognisable American classics.
As a wedding car, it is mainly these rounded pick-ups from the late 1940s and early 1950s that are in demand. The cab has room for two people. It is a car with an honest, rural look, which suits couples who want a wedding car with character rather than gloss.
Two seats on a bench: getting in with a dress
The cab of a pick-up from this era has a single continuous bench seat for two people. The couple therefore sit side by side, which makes a lovely picture in photos taken through the windscreen. There is little room for a full skirt: the cab is narrow and the bench is upright. A softly falling dress fits best. With a wide skirt or train, it can help to gather the fabric on your lap or to keep the journey short.
A high step up
A pick-up sits higher than an ordinary car. There is often a running board under the door, but getting in is still a big step. Ask someone to help, and consider wearing flat shoes for the journey.
A workhorse from around 1950
These pick-ups were built simply, for work on the land and in town. There is no power steering and no air conditioning, the engine is basic and the pace is slow. Plan a route along quiet roads and take your time. Ask the rental company to explain starting and gear changes before you set off.
The load bed as a backdrop for your wedding day
What makes a classic pick-up special as a wedding car is the load bed. It has room for flowers, straw bales, crates, a sign or string lights, and at the photo location you can sit on the edge of the load bed. That suits a wedding on a farm, in an orchard, in a barn or at an outdoor venue with a rural feel. Secure any decoration well while driving, or only put it out at the venue itself.
The pick-up also works well as a second car in the convoy, for example carrying the flowers or the cake, alongside another wedding car for the couple. Discuss with the rental company what is allowed in the load bed. If you would like to compare the twin, take a look at the Chevrolet 3100, and a Ford from the same era is the Ford F100. More cars from the United States can be found under American wedding cars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a GMC 100 as a wedding car?
The lowest price currently online is € 600 per day. The final price depends on the duration, the distance, whether a chauffeur is included and the date; demand is highest in the wedding season and on Saturdays. Every car shows its starting price, and when you request a quote you get a price for your own day.
Can you hire a GMC 100 as a wedding car with a chauffeur?
The wedding car currently online is self-drive. With a chauffeur you do not have to think about parking, the route or the time, and the couple sit together in the back. Self-drive gives you freedom, but do ask about the deposit, the insurance and the minimum age. Every car page shows what is possible.
What is the difference between a GMC 100 and a Chevrolet 3100?
They were built by the same group, General Motors, on the same platform. GMC was the commercial vehicle brand, while Chevrolet was the brand for a wider audience. The GMC has its own grille and its own details, but the shape of the cab, wings and load bed is largely the same. Choose mainly on colour, the condition of the car and which one you like best.
Can the two of us fit in the cab of a GMC 100 with a wedding dress?
Yes, the bench seat is meant for two people, but the cab is narrow. With a softly draped dress it works well. With a full skirt or a long train it gets tight, and the bride will need to hold the fabric on her lap. In that case, keep the journeys short, for example just from the ceremony to the photo location, and travel on in another car.
How do we use the truck bed for the photo shoot?
At the photo location, place hay bales, flowers, a blanket or fairy lights in the truck bed, then sit on the edge or in the bed yourselves. An open tailgate makes a lovely picture with an orchard or meadow in the background. Ask the rental company what is allowed and protect the load floor with a blanket. Nobody may sit in the bed while the vehicle is moving.
Is a 1950s pick-up suitable for a long route?
Preferably not. A GMC 100 is a basic working vehicle from around 1950, with no power steering or air conditioning and a low top speed. It is happiest on quiet roads and short distances. If your reception venue is far away, ask the rental company whether the car can be transported there, and then use it on site.