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 1994 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 great looks, V8 power, and
remarkable originality, this Chevy deserves your full
attention.
Two-tone paint jobs will always be in style, especially in a pickup
truck, and we have to admit that the Brown Metallic and Champagne
combination 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 25 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. It
isn't perfect of course, but it is clear that someone really cared
for this truck. There was not much chrome fitted to these
workhorses but what is there remains in pretty 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 that's been
spray-lined with black bedliner material for protection.
Slip inside and have a seat. A comfortable cloth bench seat makes
this a first-class way to haul your gear and the light brown/tan
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
Kenwood 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 front disc 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 (5.7L) 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 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. Awesome 20-inch Billet Specialties
wheels add some flash to the short-bed pickup, endowing it with a
sporty demeanor and it carries staggered 245/40/20 front and
315/35/20 blackwall radials for slammed look that really suits this
truck perfectly.
This is a great-looking truck today, and if these become more
collectable in the future, we're pretty sure these handsome bed
trucks will be first on the list. Call today!
