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 C1500 Restomod pickup has
led a pampered single family/two owner Texas existence and has been
nicely upgraded under the hood to handle many more years of
enjoyment. 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 look extended-cab look and upgraded V8 power,
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 extended cab and long bed, this
Silverado covers enough real estate to transport an entire town,
yet still looks sporty enough to show on a Friday night. It remains
in great condition for being 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 those long bedsides look!), and
it's clear that someone really cared for this truck. There was not
much chrome fitted to these workhorses from the factory, but what
is there remains in great 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 and plastic liner for protection.
Slip inside and have a seat, there's plenty of room. A comfortable
vinyl 40/60 front bench seat makes this a first-class way to haul
your gear and the red cloth upholstery looks nicely maintained
throughout. Because this is a Silverado it is optioned with all the
creature comforts, including air conditioning which still blows
cold, factory AM/FM/Cassette 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 4-disc brakes make it all
manageable. The dash pad isn't even cracked (if you follow these
trucks, you'll appreciate that rarity) and the sliding rear window
provides a comfortable breeze for those days when A/C isn't needed.
Given the condition of the interior and the clean history report,
there's no doubt this Chevy has been babied since day one.
Open the hood and inspect the nicely detailed engine bay, and then
look closer and you'll quickly realize that is no period-correct
small block under there. It's actually a modern crate 6.2L LS3 that
provides a substantial boost in power and torque for this truck,
while managing to fit in the engine bay perfectly and look like it
just rolled out of the showroom. New parts are evident throughout,
including the Wilwood 4-wheel disc brake system, modern power
steering system, and the gigantic Griffin aluminum radiator that
keeps the whole show cool. A 4L70E 4-speed automatic transmission
was also swapped in and is performing without complaint and there
isn't a better transmission available to mate to a newer LS; after
all, fuel mileage matters these days. Also, take a look at the
super-solid undercarriage, where you'll find no secrets, thanks to
a lifetime in the warm Texas climate, and again, it suggests that
this truck has led a very good life. Polished American Racing
wheels add some flash to the bright red pickup, endowing it with a
sporty demeanor and it carries Nitto radials all around.
This is a great-looking truck today, and if late 80's trucks
continue to become collectable in the future, we're pretty sure
this beauty will be first on the list. Call today!
