Vehicle Description
You probably did a double-take when you saw this 1991 Chevrolet
S-10 pickup, didn't you? That's good, because this truck has an
awesome story and if you like unique machines, this one is sure to
delight. It's a one-of-a-kind prototype featuring a composite bed
called the Durango (before Dodge had the name, of course). Better
yet, it's fully documented and has just 5059 original miles, and
no, that's not a typo.
It was built as a prototype to see if the heavy-duty plastic bed
could stand up to the rigors of regular use and how much the
lightweight bed could boost fuel economy. And as long as they were
starting from scratch, why not make it look cool, too? The truck is
still in showroom-fresh shape with very few signs of use, mostly
because it spent the last 20+ years in the lobby of the National
Composite Center (NCC) as a static display. Since then, it's been
rehabbed so it's in great condition mechanically and the paint
remains at least as good as GM was doing things in 1991, probably
better since it was largely hand-built. We've always liked the
looks of these square-jawed S-10s, and this one has a purposeful,
no-nonsense look that comes from blacked out bumpers and a matching
grille, as well as those bulging rear fenders that hint at a
vintage stepside bed-in fact, a step was molded in ahead of the
rear wheels! The doors fit well, the hood lines up right, and
there's a great shine to the Garnet Red paint that probably can't
be duplicated anywhere at any price. And the bed is indeed fully
functional, showing off zero signs of use although it's ready to
haul if you are.
The interior is bone stock, but when you have buckets and a console
in a compact pickup, that's a good thing. The black vinyl
upholstery is almost entirely unmarked, the carpets are like new,
and the door panels look great; heck, even the headliner is still
taut, a notable problem for GM back in those days. This truck is
loaded with options, too, including A/C, a tilt wheel, power
windows and locks, and a factory AM/FM/cassette stereo with graphic
equalizer. There's also a full digital instrument panel that is
bright and crisp; when was the last time you saw one of those? And
yes, it's a 4x4, with a shift-on-the-fly lever on the floor for
managing the drive system.
GM's 4.3 liter V6 was essentially � of a 350 V8, which explains why
it's torquey and virtually indestructible. 100% stock and barely
broken-in, this one runs extremely well with a familiar 4.3 grumble
from the single exhaust. The original air cleaner, accessories,
warning labels, and other parts are all completely intact, making
this a real time capsule of a truck. The underside is likewise very
well preserved and completely stock, and if you've forgotten how
well these trucks worked, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the
agile handling and comfortable ride. Nothing's been modified and
after some time in storage, the necessary service work was done to
make this truck ready to enjoy right away. Experts might note that
the wheels are from a later model, and they're wrapped in new
235/75/15 Cooper all-terrain radials, but the original wheels are
included with the truck.
There are a lot of things to love here, not the least of which is
its totally unique presentation. Low mileage, lots of options, cool
bed, full documentation, what else do you need? Call today!