1975 Chevrolet Silverado

San Diego, California

$55,000

1975 Chevrolet Silverado

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Silverado

Year

1975

Body Type

Pickup Truck

Transmission

Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

PARTS

Condition

Excellent

Description

\"THE SLEEPER\"\r\nMUSCLE TRUCK \r\n\r\n1975 CHEVY 1 TON PICK UP (8300gvw) \r\n\r\n\r\n• ORIGINAL — CUSTOM NEW THEME — SMOG EXEMPT — SMOG REMOVED\r\n\r\n• CAMPER SPECIAL — C -20- TOP GM TRUCK,\r\n\r\n• FACTORY 454 RAT — WARMED UP, BIG BLOCK (AT LEAST 600 HP CLOSE TO 650 HP)\r\n\r\n• AUTOMATIC TRANS -*TURBO HYDROMATIC 400\r\n\r\n• 14 BOLT REAR END — LIMITED SLIP\r\n\r\n• A/C\r\n\r\n• NEW INTERIOR\r\n\r\n• NEW SPENDY PAINT — UNDER CARRIAGE GERMAN COATING\r\n\r\n• NEW BRAKES — DRUM REAR — DISC FRONT\r\n\r\n• CHROME, POLISH ALUMN, BLACK POWDER COAT UNDER HOOD\r\n\r\n• BLACK POWDER COAT REAR BUMPER\r\n\r\n• NEW GLASS EXCEPT FOR WINDSHIELD — IS NICE AND ORIGINAL\r\n\r\n• AFTER FACTORY COWL INDUCTION HOOD — CUT & FIT PRECISE\r\n\r\n• ALL STAINLESS TRIM ON SIDES OF TRUCK AND SO FORTH STRIPED AND BADGES EXCEPT FOR TEEPEE BADGES FOR CAMPER SPECIAL TRADEMARK — NICE\r\n\r\n• RAM AIR INDUCTION GRILL TO CARB. — COWL HOOD — HEAT SHIELD FILTER UNDER HOOD\r\n\r\n• STREET ROD MUSCLE TRUCK, BUILT TO LOOK LIKE SLEEPER\r\n\r\n• POLISHED ALUMINUM ALTERNATOR, POLISHED ALUMN. MANIFOLD -INTAKE EDELBROCK, ALUMN HEADS EDELBROCK, EDLEBROCK 4 BL CARB,\r\n\r\n• POLISHED SS PULLEYS, 12-1 RATIO BORED OUT CYLS., FORGED PISTONS & CONNECTING RODS, CHROMALLY PUSH RODS & BEEFY VALVES, SOLID ROCKER ROLLERS, GEAR DRIVE (SOUNDS LIKE BLOWER) NOT TIME CHAIN, HEADERS, ALARM SYSTEM, AND FOR CAMPER WINDOW ALSO BIG LOBE RACE EDELBROCK CAM, WITH EXTRA VACUME MOTOR, PUTS OUT LOT MORE VACUME FOR BRAKE BOOSTER, POWER BRAKES ( HAVE EXTRA VAC. MOTOR).

HAVE ALL ENGINE PARTS, ORIGINAL FOR TRUCK AND OTHER ORIGINAL PARTS — BODY AND SO ON.\r\n\r\n• ALL BOLT HEADS SWITCHED TO CHEVY BOW TIE — POLISHED SS\r\n\r\n• DUEL SNORKEL COLD SHOT RAM AIR INDUCTION\r\n\r\n• COWL INDUCTION — BETTER HEAT VENTING - HOOD\r\n\r\n• SS BRAIDED HOSE SLEEVES\r\n\r\n• 8 — LUG WHEELS - UNIQUE, PACER MODEL - RED & BLUE LINE WHEELS\r\n\r\n• NEWISH TIRES\r\n\r\n• THORLLY HEADERS\r\n\r\n• MSD IGNITIO\r\n\r\n• LINE-X COATING IN WHOLE BED (BLACK) POLYUETHANE — EXCELLENT — KEPT OUT OF SUN ALWAYS STAY SHINNY\r\n\r\n• PRO NET INSIDE TAIL GATE\r\n\r\n• ALL NEW LENS AND HEAD LAMPS\r\n\r\n• EVERYTHING ON OUTSIDE OF TRUCK IS NEW, UNDER HOOD NEW EXCEPT FOR ORIGINAL PARTS THAT MUST STAY, SAME WITH UNDERNEATH\r\n\r\n• QUALITY STEREO AND SPEAKERS\r\n\r\n• TOUCH UP PAINT FOR BEAUTIFUL PAINT JOB — 1 JAR\r\n\r\n• EVERYTHING POLISHED, ALUMN, CHROME, SS, ETC. — WHOLE TRUCK\r\n\r\n• REAR END COVER, BLACK SATIN POWDER COAT — SS BOW TIE BOLT HEADS\r\n\r\n• ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKER WHEN NEW\r\n\r\n• HAVE ALL PAPEROWRK FOR PARTS AND LABOR\r\n\r\n• VERY FAST — SPENDY EXHAUST — THROATY — 600 HP.\r\n\r\n• VERY LOW MILEAGE, ABOUT 1,000 MI. ON FRESH HIGH PERFORMANCE MOTOR\r\n\r\n• TRUCK COVER\r\n\r\n• SO MUCH MORE NOT LISTED — QUALITY FRAME ON BUILD — FRAME IS TRUE — BODY IS SUPER STRAIGHT AND TIGHT\r\n\r\n• ALL BELLS AND WHISTLES\r\n\r\n• SADDLE FUEL TANKS\r\n\r\n• CHROME OIL PAN\r\n\r\n• RIBBED ALUMN. TRANNY PAN W/DRAIN PLUG\r\n\r\n• CHROME FLY WHEEL COVER\r\n\r\n•CHROME BRAKE BOOSTER/W POLISHED ALUMN.

MASTER CYL.\r\n\r\n• SUPER SANO, SUPER SHOWEY\r\n\r\n• ALL NUMBERS MATCHING, 454 & DRIVE TRAIN\r\n\r\n• ALARM SYSTEM FOR CAMPER WINDOW ALSO\r\n\r\n \r\nSALE PRICE — $55,000.00\r\n\r\n Contact: [email protected]

Classic Chevrolet Silverado Buyer's Guide

Full guide
R
Robert Halloran
Classic Trucks
1975–1998
~3 min read
Updated Apr 2026
Buyer's guide for classic Chevrolet Silverado-trim C/K trucks (1975–1998). Covers square-body and OBS generation Silverado trucks: what to inspect, how to verify trim level, and current market pricing.
This guide covers
10-point inspection checklist
Common issues & what to avoid
In-person inspection guide
Market pricing by year & condition
5 FAQs answered
History & fun facts

Chevrolet Silverado Market Overview

Based on 82 Chevrolet Silverado listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

82
Listed Now
$22,295
Avg. Asking Price
1936–2001
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site — Above Average
This car: $55,000
Low: $6,495 High: $72,995
Transmission Distribution
Automatic 89% ◄
Manual 4%
Condition Distribution
Excellent 7% ◄
Good 12%
Fair 5%
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Classic Chevrolet Silverado Buyer's Guide

Before the Silverado became a standalone model in 1999, it was the top-trim designation on Chevrolet's C/K truck line — and it was the truck that every serious buyer checked the box for. From its 1975 introduction through the end of the square-body and OBS generations, the Silverado trim represented the best-equipped, best-finished version of the most popular American work truck. Today, those same trucks are actively collected, and the Silverado badge carries real premium in the classic truck market.

What to Check Before Buying

Verify YE9 Silverado trim code on cowl tag — The cowl tag lists all RPO codes. YE9 is the Silverado package code on square-body trucks (Z62 is Scottsdale). Without it, you're paying Silverado money for a base truck.
Inspect cowl drain area — Open cowl vents above windshield. Look for rust, debris, and water staining. Plugged drains rot the cab from inside out.
Check cab corners and lower rocker panels — Press firmly on lower door corners. Flex indicates rust-through underneath.
Pull floor mats, inspect floor pans — Driver and passenger sides. Look for patch panels welded over rust holes.
Inspect frame rails with flashlight and screwdriver — Focus on sections under cab and at rear crossmembers.
Check engine oil condition — Milky oil = coolant intrusion. Black sludge = neglected service.
Test all Silverado-trim interior features — Power windows, power locks, A/C, cruise control — failures indicate deferred maintenance.
Verify bed style and condition — Short-bed Fleetside is most valuable. Inspect bed floor and crossmembers for rust under any bed liner.
Drive at highway speed for 30 minutes — Listen for differential whine, transmission slip, vibration.
Document with photos before purchase — Cowl tag, VIN, engine bay, every panel, undercarriage.

Common Issues

Square-body trucks (1973–1987) rust at the cowl area, lower cab corners, rocker panels, floor pans, and cab mount points. The cowl drain is particularly problematic — blocked drains cause rot inside the firewall hidden until major disassembly. OBS trucks (1988–1998) rust at cab corners, lower door skins, and bed floors. The rust pattern is similar but less severe due to better factory corrosion protection. Mechanically, both generations are robust. The 400 small-block fitted in some 1973–1980 trucks has a cracked-block vulnerability if it has been overheated.

What to Look For

Trim verification first. The Silverado trim code (YE9) on the cowl tag is the definitive proof (Z62 is the Scottsdale code). Compare the trim tag to the interior. Frame and cab second. Standard C/K frame inspection: flashlight under the truck, screwdriver to probe suspicious areas, particular attention to cab mounts and the cowl area. Engine and transmission third. The 350 V8 in either generation should start cold without excessive cranking, idle smoothly, and pull cleanly through the full rev range.

Price Guide

Square-body Silverado short-bed Fleetside (1981–1987): $28,000–$55,000 for clean original drivers; $60,000–$95,000 for professional restorations. Two-tone factory colours add 10–15% premium. Long-bed trucks are $8,000–$12,000 less. Earlier square-body Silverados (1975–1980): $22,000–$45,000 for drivers. OBS Silverado (1988–1998): $15,000–$35,000 for low-mileage survivors. This generation is in its early appreciation phase.

Did You Know?

The Silverado name lived a double life for nearly 25 years: from 1975 to 1998 it was a trim level on C/K trucks, then from 1999 onward it became the standalone model name. The square-body Chevrolet truck was named Motor Trend Truck of the Year in its debut year (1973).

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