Vehicle Description
Chevy has been making pickup trucks since the '30s and when you
make a gazillion of them, well that's no small amount of practice.
Made to withstand all the punishment that a commercial vehicle
needs to tolerate, this 1989 Chevrolet Silverado pickup appears to
have led a very pampered existence. There can't be many that are
nicer, leading us to wonder if it's time for the Silverado to
become a genuine collector vehicle. With a great looks, V8 power,
and remarkable originality, this great-looking survivor deserves
your full attention.
Red will always be in style, especially in a pickup truck, and we
have to admit that it works especially well on the Chevy C/K series
of trucks. Combined with the regular cab and short bed, the
Silverado has a sporty demeanor and a great look. It remains in
outstanding condition for being nearly 30 years old, and the shiny
paint has weathered the years far better than most GM products of
the era, needing nothing more than a coat of wax to really look
great. There are no notable blemishes, no major road rash, just a
few touch-ups here and there (check out how nice that bed looks!),
and it's clear that someone really cared for this truck. There was
not much chrome fitted to these workhorses but what is there
remains in pretty good condition, including both bumpers. And if
you're actually going to put it to work, you'll be happy to find a
heavy-duty bed mat for protection.
Slip inside and have a seat. A comfortable cloth bench seat from a
later truck makes this a first-class way to haul your gear and the
red cloth upholstery looks immaculately maintained. Because this is
a Silverado it is optioned with all the creature comforts,
including air conditioning which still blows ice cold, plus an
aftermarket AM/FM/CD stereo, cruise control, power windows, power
locks, and a tilt wheel are all at your fingertips, further
blurring the line between blue and white collar transportation. And
we haven't forgotten that this is a truck with a half- ton load
capacity and so power steering and power brakes make it all
manageable. The dash pad isn't even cracked and the sliding rear
window provides a comfortable breeze for those days when A/C isn't
needed. Given the condition of the interior, there's just no
question the mileage shown is original.
Open the hood and inspect the nicely detailed engine bay. This
Silverado is equipped with the 350 cubic inch V8 that has been
fitted to everything from Camaros to, well, pickup trucks. There's
more than enough power available if you choose to leave the motor
bone stock like this one, which looks like it just rolled out of
the showroom and still runs superbly. It's shockingly clean in
there and maybe that chrome air cleaner adds a little sparkle. The
700R4 4-speed automatic transmission is also performing without
complaint and there isn't a better transmission available to mate
to the 350; after all, fuel mileage matters these days. Also take a
look at the super clean undercarriage, where you'll find no
secrets, thanks to a lifetime in a warm climate, and again, it
suggests that this truck has led a very good life. Polished Torque
Thrust wheels add some flash to the bright red pickup, endowing it
with a sporty demeanor and it carries recent blackwall radials all
around.
This is a great-looking truck today, and if these become
collectable in the future, we're pretty sure these handsome bed
trucks will be first on the list. Call today!