Vehicle Description
It's obvious that GM built 1/2 ton pickups like this 1994 GMC
Sierra 1500 with utility and practicality in mind, but they
certainly didn't forget about style. Sure, it's still a rugged
truck underneath, but on the outside it's one of the best-looking
trucks ever built. Add in the slick black paint job with a few
'Harley Davidson' accents normally found on the neighboring Ford
F-150, a comfortable A/C interior, and rebuilt 4.3L Vortec motor,
and you've got one of the cooler 'modern' classic pickups you can
get for under $20k.
This truck's sleek, black paint looks fantastic on this GMC Old
Body Style (OBS) pickup, especially with the extended cab design
and elevated stance of this '94 Sierra. 1994 was one of the last
years you could get an extended cab this big without at least one
hinged door, and with all the 4-door trucks on the road today, it's
nice to see a throwback to the way that things used to be. That
super-long cab design on this Wideside pickup really makes the
truck look imposing, even with the desirable short bed out back.
The finish work on the Black paint is very high-end, so nice that
it looks rarely driven and certainly not indicative of the mileage
on the odometer. That would lead us to believe that this a faithful
respray, and the added 'Harley Davidson' pinstripe and badges,
along with the super-clear lenses fore and aft, only further
solidify that claim. And with all that laser-straight bodywork
still looking like you could set your clock to it, it means it has
always been someone's special truck. Out back, the bed was lined
with black spray-in bedliner that really looks great with the
matching finish, and also means that you can still use this truck
like it was originally intended. And there's enough real estate
back there to drag away half of Home Depot with you on the
weekends. Other neat touches include the big red GMC emblem in the
front grille, fresh headlights/taillights, and tinted windows that
give the truck a mysterious disposition that works great.
Slip inside and have a seat in the bone-stock interior. Comfortable
captain's bucket seats up front and a matching rear bench makes
this a first-class way to haul you, your people, and your gear -
and the two-tone gray cloth upholstery looks nicely maintained
throughout. Because this is a modern GMC it is optioned with all
the creature comforts of the era, including working air
conditioning which still blows ice cold, plus an aftermarket JVC
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.
Remarkably, the dash pad isn't even cracked (a recurring problem on
OBS trucks) and the giant rear window provides a cool fish-bowl
like atmosphere inside. Given the condition of the interior,
there's just no question this truck has always been a respected
member of the family.
Open the hood and inspect the nicely detailed original engine bay.
This Sierra is equipped with a rebuilt 4.3L Vortec V6 TBI (rebuilt
at 162K miles according to corresponding receipts) that has been
fitted to everything from Camaros to, well, pickup trucks. And
before you bemoan the lack of 2 extra cylinders (essentially this
is a lightweight V8 with #6 and #3 cylinders removed), note that
the Vortec V6 was in many ways similar to the V8s of the era,
although much more efficient. In fact, the 4.3L V6 was the first to
bear the Vortec name, and because the motor was so successful, the
Vortec moniker would then be applied across GM's V8 line as well.
The Vortecs were popular right away and mass-produced, therefore
constantly reaping the benefits of refinements within the
electrical and engine management systems, making them the first
truly modern GM motors. 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.
The 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission is also performing without
complaint and there isn't a better transmission available to have;
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 the warm Texas climate, and again, it suggests that
this truck has led a very good life. Awesome 17-inch chrome wheels
add some flash to the short-bed pickup, endowing it with a sporty
demeanor and it carries tough-looking 265/70/17 BFGoodrich radials
that add great curb appeal.
Still cool after all these years, GM has yet to top the slick OBS
trucks of the mid-90s. With this one, you'll be the envy of every
cruise night you attend. Call today!
