1984 Chevrolet C/K 10 Series

The C/K 10 is Chevy's half-ton pickup, the workhorse that most people cross-shopped with Ford's F-150 and Dodge's D-series. It drives like a proper truck of its era: a soft, floaty ride and vague steering, but it's unstoppable on rough roads and dirt trails. The cabin is plain and functional, with a bench seat that fits three and a simple dashboard that's easy to read. You get a real truck bed that swallows plywood and gravel, and the step-side and fleet-side options let you pick the look you want. Four-wheel drive and the 5.0L V8 set the C/K 10 apart from the two-wheel-drive C10, giving you traction in mud and snow. The 5.0L V8 and automatic transmission make this truck a relaxed cruiser, though you'll feel every bump on the highway.