1982 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado Short Bed Single Owner, Documented History, Factory CB Why This Car Is Special The 1982 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado sits at an interesting crossroads in truck history. By 1982, the square-body C/K generation which had launched for 1973 was in its tenth year of production and had become the best-selling truck in America. Chevrolet had refined the formula considerably by this point, and the Silverado trim represented the top of the C-10 lineup, offering a level of interior comfort that was genuinely competitive with entry-level luxury cars of the era. What collectors have come to understand in recent years is that the square-body trucks, particularly short-bed two-wheel-drive examples like this one, have become the most sought-after C-10 configuration on the market. They were bought in large numbers, but few survived decades of daily use without modification, rust, or neglect. Finding one with a single owner, matching documentation, and factory options intact is the challenge and this truck clears every one of those bars. The VIN decodes to confirm this is a C-series (two-wheel drive) half-ton, built at the Flint, Michigan truck assembly plant, which was the primary production facility for C-10 short beds during this period. The '4' in the body code position confirms the standard cab short-bed configuration, and the model year code confirms 1982 the year Chevrolet introduced the four-speed automatic overdrive transmission as an available upgrade over the older three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic. This truck has that overdrive automatic, which makes a real difference in highway drivability compared to earlier square-bodies. Features List - 305 cubic inch V8 engine - Four-speed automatic overdrive transmission - Power steering - Power front disc brakes - Factory air conditioning - Short bed (6.5-foot box) - Factory Delco AM/FM stereo with factory CB radio - Single owner from new - Verified actual mileage - Complete owner's manuals and service records - Leather interior - Blue exterior with matching blue interior Mechanical Under the hood is the 305 cubic inch (5.0-liter) small-block V8, which was the standard engine offering in the 1982 C-10. In 1982, GM's small-block was in a transitional period emissions regulations had pulled power numbers down from the peak years, and the 305 was rated at around 145 horsepower in this application. That figure undersells how the engine actually feels in a truck this size. The 305 is smooth, reliable, and has proven itself over decades of service. Parts availability is essentially unlimited, and the engine responds well to basic maintenance. Paired with the four-speed automatic overdrive, the truck drops into a fuel-saving overdrive gear on the highway something the older three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic 350 couldn't offer. For anyone planning to drive this truck regularly rather than just show it, that transmission is a meaningful advantage. Power front disc brakes with drums at the rear was the correct setup for a C-10 of this trim level, and power steering was standard on Silverado-equipped trucks. Both systems work as intended. The factory air conditioning is present and noted as functional. A truck this age with working factory air that hasn't been converted or cobbled together is worth noting refrigerant conversions and replaced components are the norm on surviving square-bodies. That the system appears to be intact is consistent with the overall character of this vehicle. Interior The Silverado trim interior in the 1982 C-10 was genuinely well-appointed by the standards of the day. Chevrolet marketed it aggressively against Ford's XLT and competing luxury truck trims, and the cabin reflects that intent. This truck has a leather interior in blue, which coordinates with the exterior color. The Silverado package brought additional sound deadening, upgraded door panels with carpeted lower sections, chrome interior accents, and a high
