Vehicle Description
Are 1980s pickup trucks collectable now? Our recent sales success
with pickups just like this 1987 Chevrolet Silverado says they are,
and most of them weren't even this nice. With a great color
combination, a huge list of options, and utility you can actually
use, this is a great way to get V8 power and rear-wheel-drive in an
affordable package.
Wearing a repaint in its original bright red, this high-visibility
Silverado was obviously not some contractor's work truck. It was
built at the dawn of our motoring obsession with giant trucks and
was probably one of the early examples of using a full-sized pickup
as a daily driver. As a result, it has straight bodywork and
probably never did more work than helping a buddy move on a
Saturday afternoon. There is no evidence of major bodywork and
after spending its life in the dry southern US, it's obviously not
a rust bucket. The paint shines up well with that soft gloss that
could pass for factory enamel and there are plenty of signs that it
has been regularly washed and waxed with care. Shiny chrome
bumpers, matching oversized side mirrors, and upscale Silverado
trim make this look far more substantial than its price tag would
suggest. And just one glance in the bed will prove that this truck
has had a very easy life, as there are barely any marks that would
indicate it's ever done serious hauling.
The familiar dark red cloth upholstery was a GM favorite in the
late-80s, and it looks exceptionally good inside the bright red
pickup cab. It's mostly original, so it has held up very well with
only light signs of wear on the driver's side of the bench seat.
Carpets, door panels, and the dash pad are all vintage 1987 and
holding up equally well. The argument that this was a daily driver
and not a work truck comes from the long list of options, including
power windows and locks, factory A/C, cruise control, a tilt
column, and an AM/FM stereo in the dash. The A/C system works like
it should, the power window and lock mechanisms snap to attention,
and lots of little detail items have been serviced in the
not-too-distant past, so it all works properly. Matching carpeted
floor mats add a luxurious touch and help keep everything looking
sharp.
The engine is a familiar Chevrolet 350 cubic inch V8, which was
borrowed from a full-sized Blazer with just 35,000 miles on the
clock. Despite the swap it's quite stock under the hood, including
the throttle-body fuel injection system which means its starts
easily, idles properly, and runs superbly. There's Chevy Orange
paint in there that probably isn't how it was originally but it
sure looks good, and things like the A/C compressor and drier are
recent. It's backed by a 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive
transmission, which combined with dual gas tanks, gives this truck
bladder-bursting range on the highway. A fresh Flowmaster dual
exhaust system sounds great and the undercarriage is shockingly
clean for a pickup of this vintage. Truck Rallys with spinners are
fitted with big Cooper radials so it has a butch look and a nice
ride.
Not many trucks this old are this well-preserved, and someone has
invested pretty heavily in keeping it in good condition. Hobby
vehicle, daily driver, or work truck, this is a heck of a lot of
Chevy for not a lot of cash. Call today!
