1985 GMC C/K 1500 Series

This is GM's full-size pickup for the mid-1980s, the truck that carried the C/K badge before the Silverado name took over. It's a proper old-school truck, so you'll feel every bump and hear the engine working, but that's part of its honest character. Inside, the cab is simple and roomy, with a bench seat up front and a dash full of square gauges that fit the era. These trucks have a well-earned reputation for lasting a long time, and many are still on the road today. This C/K 1500 comes with the 5.0L V8 and an automatic transmission, a straightforward setup that skips the complexity of the optional four-speed manual. The rear-wheel-drive layout and two-door body keep it light and simple, so the 5.0L V8 feels responsive around town and on the highway. You can expect a firm, truck-like ride from the leaf-spring rear suspension, which is the trade-off for the payload capacity that makes this a genuine work truck.