It there’s anyone capable of coming up with a special-operation-forces, unique rescue vehicle, then Chevrolet would be it, apparently.
Based on the Silverado 1500 Z71, the vehicle was premiered at the SEMA show bearing a new front-end design and new technologies built into its high- strength steel body structure and fully boxed frame.
Chevy draw its inspiration for this project from naval design aesthetics, Todd Parker, director of design, Chevrolet Accessories, explained:
“We created light, medium and darker shaded areas within camouflage bands flowing down the hood, body sides and tailgate. That effect gives tremendous depth to the Silverado’s body, while reinforcing the nautical heritage of the unique camo design.”
The naval-inspired camo appearance is called “Razzle Dazzle” (also known as dazzle painting) and it was a family of ship camouflage used extensively in World War I. Artist Norman Wilkinson is credited for the camouflage concept, which consisted of complex patterns of geometric shapes in contrasting colors, interrupting and intersecting each other.
Anyway, the car’s three-tone blue-gray exterior color, uses a modern interpretation of the original concept, paying homage to the military-theme cues.
The Silverado is equipped with unique components and new Chevrolet Accessories parts, distinguishing itself (apart from the obvious theme) with a bed-mounted sport bar with LED lights, off-road tires, wheel flares, 20-inch aluminum wheels, custom rocker guards, and a GearOn utility systems. An LED light strip stretching across the top of the grille and a black Chevy bowtie logo completes the appearance.
The interior is also garnished with army-inspired elements, including a bright “Ejector Orange” color used on the door pulls and glove box handle. The seats are trimmed with waterproof covers and have embroidered headrests with the Special Ops logo, while the instrument panel and the armrests are made to resemble the car’s exterior appearance.
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