For Sale: 1995 Chevrolet 1500 in Bradenton, Florida

1995 Chevrolet 1500 Cheyenne Regular Cab Long Bed �€" Two-Wheel Drive Half-Ton with the 5.7L V8 Why This Car Is Special The GMT400-generation Chevrolet C/K truck is one of the most recognized and well-regarded pickup platforms in American automotive history. Introduced for the 1988 model year, the GMT400 replaced the long-running square-body generation and brought with it a significantly more aerodynamic body, a more refined interior, and improved chassis dynamics. By 1995, the platform had been further refined with a freshened front end and interior redesign that debuted for the 1994 model year, giving these trucks a cleaner, more modern look that has aged particularly well. The result is a design that collectors now refer to as the 'OBS' �€" short for Old Body Style �€" a generation that has developed a genuine following among truck enthusiasts who appreciate its straightforward engineering, widespread parts availability, and honest proportions. This particular truck is a 1995 Chevrolet 1500 Cheyenne in regular cab, long bed configuration �€" the most traditional working-truck layout Chevrolet offered. The C-prefix designation confirms it is a two-wheel drive truck, making it the lighter, more fuel-efficient choice compared to its K-series four-wheel drive counterpart. The Cheyenne was the entry-level trim in Chevrolet's 1995 C/K lineup, sitting below the Scottsdale and Silverado in the trim hierarchy. While it wasn't the top trim, the Cheyenne still came with a solid set of features, and the absence of luxury content means these trucks tend to have simpler, more durable interiors that hold up better over time. The long bed adds approximately two feet of cargo space compared to the short bed, making it genuinely useful for hauling material, carrying a toolbox, or towing with a longer load in the bed. The odometer photo shows approximately 157,190 miles on this truck. That figure is worth putting in context: the 5.7L TBI V8 paired with the 4-speed automatic in these trucks is widely known for durability, and properly maintained examples regularly run well past 200,000 miles without major mechanical intervention. Miles on these engines tell you less than condition, and this truck's undercarriage photographs tell a more important story. Features List - 5.7L V8 engine with Throttle Body Injection - 4-Speed Automatic transmission - Cheyenne trim badge - Regular cab, long bed body configuration - Two-wheel drive (1500) - Power steering - Power brakes with front disc / rear drum setup - Air conditioning - Driver airbag (supplemental restraint) - Tilt steering column - Full-width vinyl bench seat, blue - Steel wheels with chrome trim rings - Tinted windows - Third brake light (center-mounted high mount) - Full-size spare tire, underbody mounted - Chrome front bumper - Chrome rear bumper - Trailer hitch receiver - All-terrain tires - Tachometer equipped - Bed tonneau cover - JVC aftermarket stereo head unit - Window deflectors (in-channel vent visors) - Undercarriage reported solid Mechanical The engine under the hood of this 1995 Chevrolet 1500 is the 5.7-liter V8, internally known as the L05, fed by Chevrolet's throttle body injection system. TBI was a transitional fuel delivery technology that Chevrolet used throughout the late 1980s and into the mid-1990s. It works by injecting fuel at a single throttle body unit mounted at the top of the intake manifold �€" functionally closer to a carburetor than port injection, but with the cold-start reliability and emissions compliance of electronic fuel injection. The practical result for owners is a system that is considerably easier to diagnose and service than multi-port injection, with decades of parts availability and widespread mechanic familiarity. The L05 produced 210 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque in 1995 specification, numbers that translated to strong low-end pulling power well suited to towing and hauling duties. Power routes through a 4-speed automatic transmiss