Vehicle Description
It's obvious that GM built 1/2 ton pickups like this 1994 Chevrolet
C1500 Silverado Extended Cab 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 Blue Metallic
paint job with a few exterior flairs, a comfortable A/C interior,
great options, and powerful 5.7L V8 motor, and you've got one of
the cooler 'modern' classic pickups you can get for under $25k.
This truck's sleek, dark blue metallic paint looks fantastic on
this Chevy Old Body Style (OBS) pickup, especially with the
extended cab design and low-slung stance of this '94 Silverado.
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
fleetside pickup really makes the truck look imposing, even with
the desirable short bed out back. The finish work on the Blue
Metallic paint is top driver quality, so nice that it looks rarely
driven, but not so untouched that you'll be afraid to take it out
for a spin every day. That would lead us to believe that this a
faithful respray, and the added fender flares, lower body ground
effects, and color-matched tonneau cover all add to the killer look
of this Silverado. 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 underneath that tonneau, the
bed was lined with a drop-in bedliner that really looks great with
the added protection of that durable plastic material, it 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
Bowtie emblem in the front grille (although all the other badge
were deleted), clear headlights/taillights, and tinted windows that
give the truck a mysterious disposition that works great.
Slip inside and have a seat in the luxurious light gray interior.
Comfortable captain's bucket seats up front and a matching rear
bench wrapped in high-end vinyl makes this a first-class way to
haul you, your people, and your gear - and that clean upholstery
looks nicely maintained throughout. There are some signs of use and
age, particularly in the high-traffic areas, but there are no major
rips or tears to report and all that custom woodwork on the bespoke
center console, door panels, dash trim, and headliner add a warm
touch to the comfortable cabin. Because this is a modern Silverado
it is optioned with all the creature comforts of the era, including
working air conditioning that still blows ice cold (although the
compressor is a bit noisy), plus an original AM/FM 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
'Westwind' wood accents add a really cool bespoke touch to the
cabin. The giant rear window provides a cool fishbowl like
atmosphere inside, while the plush carpets on the floors and taut
headliner above insulate the cabin perfectly. Given the strong
condition of the interior, there's just no question this truck has
always been a respected member of the family.
Although many of these trucks were born with the standard Vortec
V6, this original owner of this Silverado opted to pay up and equip
it with the optional 5.7L EFI V8. These powerful and torquey V8's
have been fitted in everything from Camaros to, well, pickup
trucks, and they're renowned for their dependability and
ease-of-maintenance. With a 200-horsepower rating in 1994, there's
more than enough power if you choose to leave the motor bone-stock
like this one, which almost looks just like it did on the showroom
floor in 1994. The 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission
is set up to handle the power with ease and features a tall
overdrive gear, and there isn't a better transmission available as
a mate; after all, fuel mileage matters these days. Also take a
look at the super-solid undercarriage, where you'll find no secrets
thanks to a lifetime in the warm Oklahoma climate under the
tutelage of just 1-owner since new, which again suggests that this
truck has always led a very good life. Awesome 15-inch Progressive
wheels have a cool retro-modern look to them and add just the right
amount of flash to the short-bed pickup, and they're wrapped in
275/60/15 Cooper Cobra white-letter radials with plenty of tread
left.
This is a great-looking truck today, and if these OBS pickups
continue to become more collectable in the future, we're pretty
sure this dialed-in '94 Sierra will be first on the most-wanted
list. Call today!