When you consider about classic sport trucks, what comes to thoughts? Most probably either the Ford F-150 SVT Lightning or the Dodge Ram SRT-ten.

Those are two fantastic examples, but they had been preceded by the Chevrolet 454 SS which burst onto the scene in 1990. While that was practically 34 years ago, you can purchase a ‘new’ one particular at Mecum’s Kissimmee auction subsequent month.

Driven just 9 miles (14 km), the truck was initially purchased by an owner who wanted it kept in “as-delivered condition.” This implies the model has spent much more than 3 decades in climate-controlled storage to make certain it appears brand-new.

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While it is usually disappointing to see a automobile purchased by an individual who didn’t even drive it, the truck is in outstanding situation and attributes an Onyx Black exterior with contrasting red accents. They’re joined by 15-inch wheels that are nevertheless wearing their original BF Goodrich tires.

Moving into the cabin, there’s a Garnet red interior with bucket seats that are nevertheless wrapped in their original coverings. Plastic can also be located on the instrument cluster and interior displays.


The original window sticker is nevertheless attached and it says the truck has air conditioning, a tilt steering wheel, and energy windows and locks. They’re joined by a cassette player, electronic speed manage, and a glove box with cup holders on the inside of the lid.

Under the hood, there’s a 7.four-liter (454 cubic inch) V8 engine making 230 hp (172 kW / 233 PS) and 385 lb-ft (521 Nm) of torque. It’s connected to a 3-speed automatic transmission, which sends energy to the rear wheels.

Besides the huge engine, the SS was notable for possessing cooling upgrades as effectively as a retuned suspension with Bilstein shocks and a beefier front sway bar. All of this benefits in what Chevy after referred to as a “one-of-a-kind pickup, on the outside, on the inside, and on the road.”