Vehicle Description
Any sighting of a vintage Chevy pickup restored to top form is a
definite mood elevator, but when you encounter one that's been
impeccably restored from the ground to the stellar condition of
this 1987 Chevrolet C10, it's an even greater trigger for
enthusiasm. Bottom line, this is simply an outstanding specimen -
the result of a blank-check restoration full of NOS parts, a fresh
GM 350 V8 motor, and an insanely nice Apple Red livery with huge
curb appeal. If you're looking for a 'brand-new' Box Chevy truck,
your search is over, because we're confident that there's not
another cleaner '87 2WD shortbox out there right now.
The radiant shine of this Chevy's Code 72 Apple Red exterior will
grab your attention right off the bat. The paint is in fantastic
shape, and with only 270 miles on the build it shows no signs of
use with a finish that sits squarely in the 'better than factory'
category. And it was done right too, with nary a hard paint line or
imperfection in the jams to be found. There are also no worries
here about the color's tendency to magnify any flaws it might
exhibit on this truck - there's really nothing of note to encounter
in that department. The texture of the paint is like glass and it
wears a collection of chrome that's looking very strong - the
bumpers both fore and aft are really impressive - and the badging
on all sides really pops against such a beautiful, background. Same
story for that awesome grille up front that sets the tone, and all
the body moldings are GM NOS, so you know they look great. The
stance on display here really strikes a great balance - factory
raked just enough to confer a definite air of aggression, along
with a little added pop from the chrome wheels.
It's pretty rare that you come across an interior that's still in
original configuration while boasting the super-clean condition of
this one. In all respects it looks pretty much as it did when this
C10 first left the showroom - you'd have to look long and hard just
to find any evidence of wear on the fresh gray cloth bench seat,
and the new carpet lining the floor is unusually fresh for this
vintage, sealing up the cab tightly thanks to a thick layer of
Dynamat insulation underneath. The dash pad spanning the width of
the cabin is in great shape and all original, while just below the
original instrument panel harbors a collection of clear functional
gauges neatly organized to the left of the speedometer due to this
Silverado's option package. Factory air conditioning blows cold and
strong through the in-dash vents thanks to an R134a upgrade and a
correct-looking Delco AM/FM stereo with a CD player now sits in
place of the original to offer a broader array of audio options.
Power window, locks, a tilt steering column, factory Quartz clock,
dual fuel tanks, and a sliding rear window round out the options
inside the cab, while out back a professionally applied spray-in
bedliner and rubber mat protects the bed, leaving it in top
form.
This vintage truck offers plenty of readily available, dependable
power on tap. The fresh GM 'K-Code' 350 cubic inch V8 crate motor
was purchased and installed at a Chevrolet dealership, and it sits
in a beautifully restored engine compartment - not surprising,
consider the pristine appearance shown by the rest of the truck.
It's fed by a throttle body fuel injection system that sits just
underneath the correct snorkeled air cleaner set-up, and everywhere
you look there's a brand-new NOS or restored part. The result is a
270 mile truck that drives just like it did in 1987, check, better
than it did in 1987. A turn of the key and a tap on the gas will
bring a smile to your face - this is a very smooth powerplant and
it sounds great as it sings out of its new 3-inch exhaust. It pairs
with a completely rebuilt/upgraded 4-speed automatic 700r4
transmission whose overdrive gear equips this classic with
excellent, low revving manners at highway speeds. With featured
power steering, it's also an easy navigator and power brakes that
position discs up front make for low effort, dependable stops. A
set of show-stopping 18-inch chrome Ridler wheels are wrapped with
fresh rubber, and that little bit of added bling adds just the
perfect finishing touch on this ultra-sharp classic. And one quick
peak at the undercarriage, with its new components and completely
sandblasted and painted frame and pans, and you'll see just how
thorough this build really was.
With a blank-check restoration and an incredibly vision by the
former owner to use mostly NOS parts, you couldn't duplicate the
build of this truck for what we're asking. And when you consider
that it only has 270 miles on the clock, the value looks that much
better. It'll be tough to find a better one than this, and because
of that we think it won't last long. Call today!