Vehicle Description
Are trucks like this 1986 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado collectable?
Well, we sure have a hard time keeping them in stock, and with a
great color combination and some nice options, it's a low-cost way
to own something out-of-the-ordinary. Does that appeal to you? Read
on...
The short bed/regular cab setup gives any pickup a sporty demeanor,
but these late-70s, early-80s Chevys have nailed the look. Dressed
in two-tone copper and white, this one looks less like a
working-class jobsite fixture and more like something you'd want to
drive every day. The quality paint and bodywork undoubtedly helps
with that attitude, and the clean lines of the original truck are
easy to love. It appears to have been recently repainted and has a
very authentic look, offering a shine that's appropriate to the era
and obviously it's not subject to the cracking and peeling that
plagued other GM models of the period. Silverado trim added some
stainless along the flanks as well as chrome bumpers fore and aft,
and the pinstripe decal that matches the interior is a nice touch
that moves the truck upscale. The paint in the bed is original and
a little beat up, but that means this pickup is still ready,
willing, and able to work although quite honestly, it looks like
life's been pretty easy for this Chevy.
A comfortable tan cloth interior is an unusual choice in a working
pickup, and the recent seat cover is a nice improvement over the
usual GM vinyl upholstery of the period. Rubber mats are superseded
by a set of matching carpets and the original door panels are in
remarkably good shape. This truck is nicely optioned with factory
A/C, power windows and locks, a tilt wheel, and cruise control, so
driving it is hardly a hardship. The instrument panel is framed by
a satin aluminum panel that looks clean and sleek, and there's a
full complement of gauges in there and they wrap around the driver
much like a second-generation F-body's setup. The only notable
change from stock spec is the AM/FM/CD stereo nestled into the
dash, but that only makes it more appealing to drive. There's also
a sliding rear window for some great ventilation on those days not
quite warm enough to need the A/C.
A 350 cubic inch V8 from a 1993 Suburban means that this relatively
lightweight pickup is lively on the road and ready for anything
you'd care to do, from mild to wild. Despite being one of the most
modification-friendly engines of all time, this one was rebuilt to
stock specs in 2015 and the only notable modification is an
open-element air cleaner atop the carburetor. Factory equipment
ensures reliability and given a small block Chevy is just about the
most reliable machine known to man, you shouldn't be afraid to get
in and drive. It's backed by an easy-cruising 700R4 4-speed
automatic overdrive transmission, and with the twin tailpipes
burbling away out back, it's a pleasant highway cruiser that pulls
down decent fuel economy, too. The underside isn't restored or
deteriorated, but definitely looks stock with signs of regular
maintenance visible throughout. Shiny aluminum wheels with spinners
look right on the Chevy and carry fat white-letter radials for the
ideal stance.
Even if you're just looking for an affordable, clean work truck,
you have to admit this one's a bargain. But given how popular they
are, I'm guessing that this truck won't last long on the showroom
floor. Call today!
