- The classic truck is finished in Crimson Red Metallic and looks absolutely stunning.
- This K1500 left Chevrolet’s factory with a $19,517 MSRP and over $6,000 in options.
- Powered by a 5.7-liter V8, it features a 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive.
Pickup trucks are built to be tough and take a beating. They’re meant to haul heavy loads, tackle tough terrain, and rack up miles without a second thought. That’s why finding a 1990s truck in pristine condition is about as common as spotting a unicorn at a gas station. But every once in a while, something special pops up, like this virtually untouched 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Sportside.
This exceptionally well-preserved Chevrolet K1500 is set to cross the block at Mecum’s Glendale auction this March, selling at no reserve, where it’s bound to draw some attention. With remarkably low mileage and showroom-fresh looks, it could be a dream find for the right buyer.
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Compared to today’s towering, oversized pickups, this K1500 looks almost compact, especially with its single-cab layout and really cool-looking Sportside bed. It wears an eye-catching shade of Crimson Red Metallic, and every bit of it is original, right down to the chrome front and rear bumpers and the 16-inch six-spoke alloy wheels.
Despite being over three decades old, it has only traveled 1,245 miles (2,003 km), and the bodywork shows zero signs of the usual wear and tear that plagues most workhorse trucks from this era.
Step inside, and the cabin is just as immaculate. The gray cloth seats look untouched, and the dash, trimmed in black, is free of any cracks or fading. Features include power windows and door locks, a cassette stereo, and a simple, well-laid-out interior that’s pure 1990s Chevy.
Included in the sale is the original window sticker, which lists an MSRP of $19,517, including $6,242 in options—serious money for a truck back then. Among the notable add-ons are an off-road chassis equipment package, a locking rear differential, and heavy-duty upgrades like a radiator and oil cooler. There’s even a sport steering wheel, which somehow only added a measly $7 to the price.
Under the hood sits GM’s 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V8, which, depending on the configuration, delivered up to 210 hp and 300 lb-ft (407 Nm) of torque. It’s a classic small-block Chevy, fairly reliable, simple, and built to last if you took care of it.
If owning one of the cleanest ’90s Chevy pickups out there sounds appealing, you’ll want to check out Mecum Auctions and get registered to bid. Trucks like this don’t surface often, and when they do, they don’t stay available for long.
