The C-series was a big replace from its predecessor, with a one-piece ground that allowed the cab to sit down nearer to the highway floor. The entrance clip finish was additionally lowered and redesigned to include a cut up hood and two-bar horizontal grille. The customary engine was a flathead six-cylinder, however with the brand new sequence designation, a 241 cubic inch V8 was made out there as an possibility.

In the spring of 1955, the C-1 grew to become the C-3 and a 260 cubic inch V8 was added to the roster of obtainable engines. The C-3 was out there in 4 trim ranges: Standard, DeLuxe, Custom, and Custom Regal. In May of 1956 some design adjustments have been made, and the V8 grew by 10 cubic inches. The electrical system was additionally transformed from six to 12 volts that 12 months.

More adjustments got here in 1957, together with the premiere of the Sweptside mattress type, a 315 cubic-inch V8, and a brand new pushbutton three-speed computerized transmission.