Vehicle Description
This 1985 Chevrolet C10 Silverado is attractive for its shining
metallic paint, sporty stance, crate V8, and comfy and loaded A/C
interior. But what makes the full package irresistible is that
there's extra care that has gone into the full package because it
has been under the care of one family all its life thus far.
The maroon metallic paint on this truck has a nice boldness and
depth. This might be a terrific classic American pickup, but the
color is actually borrowed from a more modern Nissan palette. So
you get plenty of distinction and plenty of shine that comes from a
more modern application. The paint shows off the straight sheet
metal, and in fact, you'll notice an all-around well-respected
style. The consignor got this pickup from his uncle Jack who had it
since new. That's why you'll see more care and investment
all-around. There's a bright shine on classic brightwork pieces,
like the bumpers and side mirrors. It's also paired with nice
polish on upgrades like the billet grille and the 20-inch American
Racing Nova wheels. And those wheels have a meatier rear set and
are on lowered suspension for a sporty stance. While we like this
one for more of a cruiser than a hauler, there's protective liner
paint in the bed any time you need to run to the hardware
store.
The whole truck is a nice mix of a well-respected classic and
plenty of distinct upgrades (it was even originally a long
wheelbase model.) But one of the best places to see the full
blending is the interior. The original bench seat was swapped in
favor of dual leather buckets and a center jump seat that folds
into a center console. The door panels, headliner, and dash all
have an attractive look of a solid investment, too. There are nice
factory features like power windows, power locks, and cruise
control. This is joined by worthwhile upgrades like the AM/FM/CD
stereo with Bluetooth, a powered subwoofer, and remote door
openers. And the factory air conditioning is now using modern R134a
refrigerant to blow nice and cold. The upgraded Chevy steering
wheel is on a tilt column, and that gives you a clear view of the
gauge panel.
Under the hood is tidy small block power, and in fact, this is a
fresher setup with a 350 cubic-inch crate V8. It has been built to
be a stout setup with a Holley four-barrel carburetor and Hedman
headers feeding into a dual exhaust and Flowmaster mufflers. The
TH350 three-speed automatic was built to be a power driver with a
Hughes torque converter and a B&M lockup controller. Plus, you
have power steering, power brakes, front discs, and modern sport
tires make for a confident and easy cruiser.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual and title
documentation. That's particularly nice because this truck was
first owned by Jack Daniels... it's obviously not of the whiskey
fame, but it does make for a great excuse to bring up this truck's
one-family history. So if you love a sleek, loaded, custom, and
powerful classic pickup that also has a story to tell, call
today!
