There's no doubt that a lot of work went into bringing this 1987 Chevrolet R10 4x4 to its current stellar state and its next lucky owner stands to reap the benefits of those efforts. It wouldn't be easy to find a classic pickup that can match the overall condition of this one. Its two-tone paint scheme, blending dark brown and tan, is in top form, with just a bit of metallic flake in the darker sections to catch the sun. Clear glass surrounds its cabin. Even the bed in back, so often the first place to show the effects of rugged use, looks as clean as you could want. Add to that a reassuringly solid, "ready to roll" driving condition and you have one standout vintage ride.
The interior still has a convincingly authentic look and makes for a nice, comfortable driving environment, with a bench seat at its center that blends vinyl and cloth and an expanse of carpeting below that's in good shape and well-fitted. As you peer through the factory steering wheel still perched on the column, you'll see that the array of stock gauges beyond it are easily readable and functional and the dash pad above them is straight and uncracked. If you aim to drive this Chevy throughout the year, you'll be pleased to know that its air conditioning not only works great but has also been converted to accommodate modern R134a refrigerant.
Not surprisingly, given the clean condition of the rest of this R10, when you lift the hood, a nicely maintained engine bay awaits below, framing the featured, period-correct 350-cubic-inch V8 to perfection. Armed with a four-barrel carburetor, the engine runs well, starting up with ease and pulling with enthusiasm. Nearly everything in sight remains in stock configuration, save for an updated air compressor, battery and shocks that have been added to enhance reliability. This vintage Chevy tracks straight as an arrow, with no worrisome wandering to contend with and, with power steering and power brakes that include discs up front, it's easy to navigate and bring to a stop. When the spirit of adventure compels you to veer off the asphalt and onto more rugged terrain, its four-wheel drive function works without a hitch.
HIGHLIGHTS
350-CUBIC-INCH V8 4-BARREL CARBURETOR 4-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 4-WHEEL DRIVE POWER STEERING POWER BRAKES, WITH DISCS IN FRONT DUAL EXHAUST WITH FLOWMASTER MUFFLERS STRIKING DARK BROWN AND TAN PAINT SCHEME COWL INDUCTION HOOD TAN VINYL AND CLOTH UPHOLSTERY BENCH SEAT AIR CONDITIONING AM/FM RADIO (CURRENTLY INOPERABLE) RESTORATION RECEIPTS INCLUDED
Running strong and wearing a coveted, two-tone color combo, this 1987 Chevrolet R10 4x4 pounds the asphalt on a set of 15" wheels wrapped with beefy 31" Milestar Patagonia A/T tires. If you're looking for a classic truck with plenty of curb appeal and the drivability to go with it, this one is definitely worth checking out. Call today!
