1985 Chevrolet K20 3/4 Ton Pickup

Description

Some vehicles are simply timeless. Chevrolet’s 1973 – 1991 C/K series trucks could be on that list. Thoroughly redesigned from front to back, the all-new third-generation C/K series of trucks emerged in 1973 and proved to be the longest-lived series in Chevrolet’s history, remaining in production with subtle changes until 1991. The two-wheel drive “C” and four-wheel drive “K” models evolved over those years, and for 1980, they received a single-model-year front-end design with a flatter front grille and square headlights, previewing the 1981 design which would carry the C/K series to the end of production.

Showing 55,807 miles at listing this 1985 C20 pickup was a barn find from a dairy farm in northern Virginia. According to the restorer it spent three decades in the barn until it was discovered and restored. It has its original drive train and documentation from the state of Virginia supports the low mileage and the truck’s absence from service for those decades. With the exception of a six-inch Rough Country lift kit and repaint in the factory colors, it is highly original and has been garage kept since restoration. Amazingly preserved and tastefully updated, timeless never looked so good.

Highlights

• Genuine “barn find” 1985 Chevrolet K20 Pickup

• Powered by a 5.7-liter V8 rated at 175 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque

• Four-speed manual transmission with “Granny” low gear

• Six-inch Rough Country lift kit

• Three-inch stainless exhaust and resonators

• Jensen Bluetooth stereo

• The chassis number (1GCEK24L9FF381160) decodes as:

  • 1 – United States country of origin

  • G – General Motors

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • E ­– 6001-8000 GVWR

  • K – Four-wheel drive

  • 2 – 3/4 ton

  • 4 – Two door cab

  • L – 5.7-liter 350 cu-in V8

  • 9 ­– Check digit

  • F – 1985 Model Year

  • F – Flint, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 381160 ­– Sequential serial number

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

• This 1985 Chevrolet K20 Pickup is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 55,807 documented miles at the time of listing

Features

• Items replaced or upgraded include:

  • Bench seat upholstery

  • Carburetor

  • Parking brake cabling

• Power steering

• Power brakes

• Factory air conditioning

• Eight-foot Fleetside bed

• 16-inch wheels with “Dog Dish” hubcaps

• Dual 20-gallon fuel tanks

• Chrome bumpers, front and rear

• Dual exterior rearview mirrors

• Double-wall box construction

• Massive Girder Beam Front Suspension

• Front disc brakes, rear drums

• Two-spoke steering wheel

• 140 mph speedometer

Known Imperfections

• Extremely minor chips in paint on lower doors and bed sides

• Passenger side fuel tank is inoperable

• Factory air conditioning is inoperable

Included

• Original radio

• Original carburetor

• All documents from restorer

• Both sets of original GM keys

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this three owner 1985 Chevrolet K20 Pickup in Tennessee. It currently shows 55,807 original miles.