Vehicle Description
The muscle car era wasn't over in the 1990s, it just moved on to
the trucks. This 1990 Chevrolet C1500 454 SS combines the big block
from the heavy-duty pickups and the lightest half-ton chassis to
create the first muscle truck of the modern era.
This 454 SS is one of those rare beasts that hasn't been overworked
or raced daily. It would have been tough for previous owners to
resist having fun with a big block pickup, but this one shows
plenty of signs that it has been under mature care for the last
quarter-century. This includes details such as the well-preserved
lower valence, the menacing blacked-out grille remains complete,
and color-matched rear bumper appears to have never seen a parking
lot scuff. We bet you've noticed that this one has been upgraded to
a more aggressive cowl induction-style hood, which just feels right
to have an icon from the muscle car era on this muscle truck. All
this factory-correct Onyx paint makes a nice canvas for the factory
chrome wheels (w/upgraded spinner center caps) and bold red bow tie
emblems placed throughout pickup.
It isn't a true first-year SS truck without the Garnet red interior
and the premium cloth bucket seats. It's quite flashy and still
looks amazing today, especially when viewing it in combination with
the vivid black exterior paint. A center armrest console provides
extra storage and a set of cup holders, which is a nice feature
that doesn't yet come in many classic collectables. This SS is
loaded with power windows, tilt steering column, cruise control,
sliding rear window, and provisions for air conditioning. The
stereo has been upgraded to an AM/FM/CD unit for the best in modern
music, but purists will be happy to know the original dual panel
cassette stereo also comes with the sale.
We already hinted plenty of times to the monster 454 cubic-inch
fuel-injected big block under the hood. This comes from the grand
muscle car tradition of Chevy grabbing the largest motor they had,
and shoehorning it into the smallest, lightest body for exceptional
performance. These engines were initially intended to do work in a
dually, pulling things like horse trailers, but then were installed
in an 800 pound lighter pickup...so you know this one has some
serious power to spare. The numbers-matching engine is completely
stock and is a strong runner. You'll be proud to pop the hood at
any car show or cruise-in because it has an interesting sinister
black appearance that fills every inch of the engine bay. The
three-speed TH400 and unique 14-bolt rear end helps bring reliable
performance. This one is also quite capable on the road thanks to a
sports car-like ratio on the power steering, and anti-lock brakes
with discs up front. The muscle car/truck package is complete with
Michelin LTX tires at all four corners.
Complete with the window sticker and full owner's manual packet,
this is a big block machine with all the right paperwork to
continue it maturity into classic status. That's why you know you
have to strike now while this rare beast is still exceptionally
affordable. Call now!!