Vehicle Description
The collector car market is a funny thing, but when you sell as
many cars as we do, you can often spot trends before they're really
a trend. Such is the case with '80s trucks, particularly those from
GM like this 1987 GMC Sierra Classic 1500. Nice ones are hard to
find but when we do get one that's this clean, they never last
long. That says there are a lot of you guys out there who just love
these trucks, and it's easy to understand why.
Some will argue that this brilliant red GMC is simply too nice to
be original, but as far as we can tell, that's original factory
paint. It's been buffed and cleaned up, but since it's a one-owner
truck, we're inclined to believe the guy when he says it's never
been repainted. The deep shine is pretty darned nice (remember,
this was the time when GM had a hard time making paint stick to
bodywork) and with a modicum of care, it should look this good for
years to come. It has obviously never been wrecked and comes from a
warm climate, so the overall look is quite impressive indeed;
original paint means no nasty surprises waiting underneath. It has
been fitted with a stainless grille up front that gives it an
updated look without erasing its identity, and there's nobody who
doesn't love the look of a stepside bed. And like stepsides of old,
it's fitted with a wood plank floor (yes, in 1987!), along with a
set of shiny stainless bed rails to dress it up a bit.
The handsome red interior features rather rare bucket seats, a
center console, and yes, a Muncie 4-speed manual gearbox, which was
added shortly after the truck was purchased. The seats have
original cloth seat covers and the plush carpets are indicative of
the upscale Sierra Classic, making it feel far more luxurious
inside than you'd expect from a pickup. It's loaded with options,
too, including A/C, cruise control, power windows and power locks,
plus a tilt steering column, so it's hardly a sacrifice to drive
this one every day. It's a great combination of factory and
replacement parts, with gauges that are probably original but in
very good condition (except the column-mounted tach; that's new), a
very nice dash pad, and a newer Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo head unit
in the dash. Heck, even the clock works! They just don't get much
nicer than this!
Hard to go wrong with a fuel-injected 350 cubic inch V8, and in
1987 the pickups were actually packing usable power and torque.
This one remains completely stock, so service and maintenance is
easy and it remains a lot of fun to drive. Obviously someone has
taken good care of it, as the engine bay is extremely clean and
tidy, complete down to the factory air cleaner and intake hose. It
starts easily and idles well, and with about 300 pounds of torque
available, it feels punchy around town. A custom dual exhaust
system adds a second catalytic converter, cut-outs with side exits
AND rear exits, and glasspack-style mufflers for a great sound. The
underside is quite original, so it's not as clean as the top side,
but it's ready, willing, and able to go at a moment's notice. And
for the bright red truck, the factory Rallys and 255/70/15 Cooper
radials are the right choice.
Just watch, this one will sell quickly, too. If you like the truck,
don't hesitate because when they're this nice, they just don't sit
around. Call today!
