![]() ![]() Last, but certainly not least, is the SS 454 pickup-which has remained highly desirable among enthusiasts and collectors. And then there were the duallies-which not only delivered serious towing capacity, but also became a style statement when dropped down on some nice wheels. While the large four-door truck has come to dominate today's market, back in the '90s a two-door, short bed truck was the go-to for many. A Style For EveryoneĪnother thing that made this generation of pickup popular both then and now was the variety of configurations you could get one in. Let's not forget those memorable TV ads with Bob Seger's "Like a Rock" playing over various scenes of people working and playing with their Chevys. ![]() They were everywhere-and their simple styling has stood the test of time. If you grew up in the United States during this time, it's highly likely you knew someone who had a Chevy or GMC pickup. One of the things that makes these trucks special is that they arrived at a time when the pickup began its rise to the top of American vehicle market. Mechanically, with the classic small block Chevy (and occasionally the classic big block) under the hood these trucks are quite simple mechanically and have held up to a lots of abuse.Īnd, at the same time, they are modern enough to serve as daily drivers if you choose, with proven and inexpensive drivetrain components with near endless aftermarket potential. ![]() From its just-right size to its subtle styling, the GMT400 rucks have earned a lot of fans over the decades. The '88-'98 Chevy truck along with its GMC twin represent a perfect blend of the classic and the modern. ![]() As we head into the 2020s, the 1988-98 Chevy C/K pickup truck is on its way to becoming a classic in the popular and iconic category. And, as the years go on and vehicles age, we will be welcoming new classics that represent all categories. A Ferrari F40 will fall into that first category while a 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang will fall into the second. Rare, exclusive, unusual or popular and iconic. When a vehicle becomes a classic, it usually falls into one of two categories. ![]()
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