Vehicle Description
Squarebody trucks like this 1981 Chevrolet C10 Silverado are very
popular and super collectable these days, so much so that we have a
hard time keeping them in stock (people tell me that's called one
of those 'good' problems). With a great two-tone color combination,
a powerful 350 V8 under the hood, and a bevy of factory options,
it's a wonderful example of one of the most popular vintage trucks
on the road today.
The short bed/regular cab setup gives any pickup a sporty demeanor,
but these late-70s, early-80s Squarebody Chevys have really nailed
the look. Dressed in vibrant two-tone Blue and White, this
Silverado looks less like a working-class jobsite fixture and more
like something you'd want to drive every day and show off on a
Saturday night. The top driver-quality paint and bodywork
undoubtedly helps with that attitude, and the clean lines of the
original truck are easy to love. It was obviously repainted not
long ago and has a very authentic look, offering a shine that's
appropriate to the era and obviously it's not subject to the
cracking and peeling that plagued other GM models of the period.
Blue pinstripes play the line of demarcation role perfectly as a
needed buffer between the two contrasting shades, and with hardly
any imperfections to speak of, this dialed-in driver could easily
be shown on the local circuit as well. Silverado trim added some
bling along the flanks as well as chrome bumpers fore and aft, and
a later-model grille ('85-'88 spec) was installed up front for an
updated look that really works with the truck's lowered and raked
stance and overall street presence. A black spray-in bedliner
that's tough as nails was applied inside the bed, and even though
it's very clean and straight back there, the bed is also tough
enough to handle some heavy-duty loads.
The original style interior is very tasteful in factory Blue,
further punctuated with a gorgeous cloth cover on the very
comfortable bench seat, a neatly stitched dark blue dash pad, and
Silverado-spec door panels at the flanks. Thanks to a relatively
recent refreshing, it's in great condition with numerous factory
options and a few well-chosen aftermarket pieces that blend
together seamlessly. In addition, the plush blue carpets are
protected with matching floormats, the headliner above it taut and
clean as can be, and even the carpeted kick panels and lower
portion of the doors are all beautifully presented. Options include
cold factory A/C, power steering and brakes, a retro-style AM/FM
stereo, and a tilt steering column that holds a leather-wrapped
Momo 3-spoke wheel atop it, all of which make this Box Chevy pickup
a true pleasure to drive. Factory gauges ahead of that steering
wheel wear crisp, clear markings, and they do a great job keeping
an eye on the powerful small block under the hood. Freshly
appointed and supremely comfortable, this truck's cabin is a very
special place in which to spend some time.
An uber-dependable and powerful 350 V8 with a 1969 date code is
plenty to get this truck moving and to haul just about anything
that'll fit in the bed. With good horsepower and plenty of torque,
this powerplant really scoots around town easily thanks to the help
of the big Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and polished Street
Warrior performance intake running the show up top, and it has a
great muscle car V8 soundtrack to go with it thanks to the
long-tube headers feeding the Flowmaster dual exhaust system below.
The engine bay is neatly detailed and organized, including a chrome
open-element air cleaner, polished valve covers, and a shiny set of
pulleys and brackets for the belt drive system at the head of the
block. Turn the key and it starts easily (although it can be a bit
cold natured when it's chilly outside), which is what you'd expect
from a small block Chevy, and it feels like a far younger vehicle
from behind the wheel thanks to years of careful maintenance and
care. A TH350 3-speed automatic transmission spins a heavy-duty
12-bolt rear end filled with standard gears out back, making
highway cruising easy and relatively efficient, and power steering
and power front disc brakes reinforce that very point. 20-inch US
Mag chrome wheels take a modern spin on the vintage look, and
they're wrapped in staggered 245/45/20 front and 315/35/20 rear
radials all around that fill the fenders perfectly and punctuate
the slammed-and-raked stance.
Dialed-in, looking fresh, and ready for the road right now, this
Silverado is about as turn-key as they get. If you want to join the
Squarebody party straight away (before it gets priced out of
reach), this may be your last chance. Call today!
