1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series

The C/K 1500 is Chevrolet's half-ton pickup, the workhorse that defined the full-size truck for a generation. It rides like a proper truck, with a solid rear axle and a steering wheel that tells you exactly what the front tires are doing. The regular cab and extended cab both offer a deep, useful bed, and the interior is laid out so everything is where you reach for it. These trucks are known for their simple, durable construction, and many are still on the road doing heavy work every day. This C/K 1500 is the base work truck, so you get the essentials without the frills of the Silverado or the heavy-duty payload of the 2500 series. The 5.7L V8 paired with the automatic transmission and all-wheel drive gives you confident traction on loose gravel or snow, though fuel economy is typical for a full-size truck of the era. This trim rides on steel wheels with hubcaps, and the vinyl floor covering is easy to hose out after a muddy job site.