Vehicle Description
The muscle car era wasn't over in the 1990s, it just moved on to
the trucks. This 1990 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 454 SS combines the
big block from the heavy-duty pickups and the lightest half-ton
chassis to create the first muscle truck of the modern era.
It would have been tough for previous owners to resist having fun
with a big block pickup, but this one shows plenty of signs that it
has been under mature care for nearly three decades. This includes
details such as the well-preserved lower valence and the menacing
blacked-out grille remains complete. We bet you've noticed that
this one has been upgraded to a more aggressive cowl
induction-style hood, which just feels right to have an icon from
the muscle car era on this muscle truck. All this factory-correct
Onyx paint makes a nice canvas for the factory chrome wheels, bold
red bow tie up front, and the fade-style decals in the rear. Plus,
you have nice touches like the side exhaust tips and side steps.
But while all this makes the pickup look good, it also doesn't shy
away from real truck duty. There's a protective rubber mat under
the folding tonneau bed cover, and you have a proper trailer hitch.
So this one has a value that goes beyond its looks.
It isn't a true first-year SS truck without the Garnet red interior
and the premium cloth bucket seats. It's quite flashy and still
looks amazing today, especially when viewing it in combination with
the vivid black exterior paint. A center armrest console provides
extra storage and a set of cup holders, which is a nice feature
that doesn't yet come in many classic collectables. This SS is
loaded with power windows, power locks, tilt steering column, and
the distinct Chevy factory split-level AM/FM/cassette stereo. Plus,
there are upgrades like the durable rubber floor mats and a tach
below the dash. But your favorite piece is likely the sliding rear
window. It allows you to get the old-school breezes through this
speedy pickup. And with the air conditioning blowing cold with
modern R134a, you can do this and stay cool even in the
summertime.
Under the hood, the 454 cubic-inch fuel-injected big block comes
from the grand muscle car tradition of Chevy grabbing the largest
motor they had, and shoehorning it into the smallest, lightest body
for exceptional performance. These engines were initially intended
to do work in a dually, pulling things like horse trailers, but
then were installed in an 800 pound lighter pickup. So you know
this one has some serious power to spare. The TH400 three-speed
automatic transmission is a stout unit built to handle the power.
This one is also quite capable on the road thanks to a sports
car-like ratio on the power steering and power brakes with discs up
front. The muscle car/truck package is complete with BF Goodrich
T/As tires at all four corners.
Complete with owner's manual, this is a big block machine with a
great look, the right features, and a terrific price. That's why
you know you have to strike now while this rare beast is still
exceptionally affordable. Call today!!!