Vehicle Description
1987 was the end of the line for the square-jawed third generation
C/K pickups, and today it's arguably the best year of all to own.
This cool regular cab/short bed pickup sports an awesome Venetian
Red over gray color combination, a smooth-running 350 cubic inch
V8, and a long list of options, making this the one to own if
you're a fan of the third generation trucks.
You're not going to go wrong with a vintage truck like this,
everyone loves them. Their popularity is easy to understand when
you see one like this, with bright Venetian Red paint that looks
sporty but an otherwise conservative look. The truck has never been
rusty or damaged, and the incredibly straight sheetmetal is what
makes the bright paint look so good, with great gloss and better
than average panel fit. No cowl hood, no roll bar in the bed, no
slammed stance, just a clean, original-looking truck that can still
work. All the original trim remains intact and in great shape,
including the bright rub strips along the body, the Silverado
badges, and bright chrome bumpers fore and aft that look awesome
against the vivid paint. The bed doesn't look like it has ever been
bashed by heavy loads or grunt work and the floor is protected by a
heavy duty rubber mat.
One of the strengths of the third-generation C/K pickups was their
ability to be optioned out like luxury cars, and this one is no
exception. With gray upholstery on the wide bench seat, it's
comfortable for two and will handle three in a pinch, and the
patterns and materials look very OEM. Everything remains in
excellent condition with only light wear and absolutely no splits
or tears in the upholstery. Matching gray carpets are a nice blend
of function and comfort, while the door panels are trimmed to look
upscale. This truck is loaded with options, including upgraded
R134a A/C, power windows, power locks, power steering, power
brakes, a tilt wheel, cruise control, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo
system. A complete array of gauges keeps an eye on things
underhood, and even the dash pad remains in great condition,
despite a life obviously spent in a warm, sunny climate.
Chevy gave their pickups fuel injection in 1987, making them unique
during the truck's 14-year production run, and arguably the most
desirable. Fuel injection excels at making torque, and in the
regular cab/short bed body, the throttle-body injected 350 delivers
surprising performance. The engine bay is pretty clean, too,
another perk of careful ownership and a healthy climate, and
there's evidence of recent maintenance. It starts easily with a
snarky rumble from the custom exhaust system, and thanks to the
700R4 4-speed automatic transmission, cruises effortlessly (and
efficiently) at highway speeds. It's pretty original underneath and
for a truck that's eligible for AACA antique status, well, there's
not much to complain about. The handsome steel wheels recall
classic Chevrolet Rallys and wear fat 235/75/15 Michelin
white-letter radials.
If you're looking for a clean truck with no needs and a great color
combination, you can't do much better than this. Call today!