1982 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
$22,500
Year
1982Make
ChevroletModel
C/K SeriesOdometer
57,803 (TMU)Engine
305 ci V8Fuel Type
gasolineTransmission
automaticDrivetrain
RWDVIN / Chassis #
1GCDC44H3CF354398Seller
Skyway ClassicsLocation
Bradenton, FLSeller Stock #
SN3329Title Status
cleanThe 1982 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado sits at an interesting crossroads in truck history. By 1982, the square-body C/K generation — which had launched for 1973 — was in its tenth year of production and had become the best-selling truck in America. Chevrolet had refined the formula considerably by this point, and the Silverado trim represented the top of the C-10 lineup, offering a level of interior comfort that was genuinely competitive with entry-level luxury cars of the era. What collectors have come to understand in recent years is that the square-body trucks, particularly short-bed two-wheel-drive examples like this one, have become the most sought-after C-10 configuration on the market. They were bought in large numbers, but few survived decades of daily use without modification, rust, or neglect. Finding one with a single owner, matching documentation, and factory options intact is the challenge — and this truck clears every one of those bars.
The VIN decodes to confirm this is a C-series (two-wheel drive) half-ton, built at the Flint, Michigan truck assembly plant, which was the primary production facility for C-10 short beds during this period. The "4" in the body code position confirms the standard cab short-bed configuration, and the model year code confirms 1982 — the year Chevrolet introduced the four-speed automatic overdrive transmission as an available upgrade over the older three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic. This truck has that overdrive automatic, which makes a real difference in highway drivability compared to earlier square-bodies.
Features List
- 305 cubic inch V8 engine
- Four-speed automatic overdrive transmission
- Power steering
- Power front disc brakes
- Factory air conditioning
- Short bed (6.5-foot box)
- Factory Delco AM/FM stereo with factory CB radio
- Single owner from new
- Verified actual mileage
- Complete owner's manuals and service records
- Leather interior
- Blue exterior with matching blue interior
Mechanical
Under the hood is the 305 cubic inch (5.0-liter) small-block V8, which was the standard engine offering in the 1982 C-10. In 1982, GM's small-block was in a transitional period — emissions regulations had pulled power numbers down from the peak years, and the 305 was rated at around 145 horsepower in this application. That figure undersells how the engine actually feels in a truck this size. The 305 is smooth, reliable, and has proven itself over decades of service. Parts availability is essentially unlimited, and the engine responds well to basic maintenance. Paired with the four-speed automatic overdrive, the truck drops into a fuel-saving overdrive gear on the highway — something the older three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic 350 couldn't offer. For anyone planning to drive this truck regularly rather than just show it, that transmission is a meaningful advantage.
Power front disc brakes with drums at the rear was the correct setup for a C-10 of this trim level, and power steering was standard on Silverado-equipped trucks. Both systems work as intended. The factory air conditioning is present and noted as functional. A truck this age with working factory air that hasn't been converted or cobbled together is worth noting — refrigerant conversions and replaced components are the norm on surviving square-bodies. That the system appears to be intact is consistent with the overall character of this vehicle.
Interior
The Silverado trim interior in the 1982 C-10 was genuinely well-appointed by the standards of the day. Chevrolet marketed it aggressively against Ford's XLT and competing luxury truck trims, and the cabin reflects that intent. This truck has a leather interior in blue, which coordinates with the exterior color. The Silverado package brought additional sound deadening, upgraded door panels with carpeted lower sections, chrome interior accents, and a higher level of fit and finish than the base Custom or Custom Deluxe trims offered.
The factory Delco stereo with built-in CB radio is one of the more interesting details on this truck. Chevrolet offered a factory CB radio option through the late 1970s and into the early 1980s, riding the wave of CB popularity that had peaked culturally around 1977 and 1978. By 1982, aftermarket CB installs had largely replaced factory units, and the factory-integrated Delco CB combo is an increasingly rare find on surviving trucks. It fits cleanly into the dash without the bracket-mounted aftermarket look that most trucks of this era ended up with, and it reads immediately as correct and original to anyone who knows what to look for. Keeping original factory electronics intact and functional over 40-plus years is not a given — it's a detail that speaks to how this truck was cared for.
The presence of all original owner's manuals and service records with a single-owner history is significant. It means the documentation tells the truck's complete story, and the mileage can be verified rather than estimated.
Exterior
The exterior presents in blue, which suits the square, upright lines of the third-generation C-10 body style well. The square-body design — credited to GM's truck studio under the direction of the styling team that finalized the 1973 restyle — has aged in a way that the rounded, transitional designs of the mid-1980s did not. The proportions are clean and deliberate, with a strong horizontal beltline, rectangular headlamps in a stacked quad configuration, and a chrome front bumper that reads as purposeful rather than decorative.
The short-bed configuration is the most collectible version of the square-body C-10 today. The 6.5-foot box with the standard cab creates a profile that has become one of the defining truck silhouettes of the 1970s and early 1980s. Chrome side mirrors are correct for the Silverado trim, and the Silverado badging on the front fenders identifies the trim level clearly. The overall presentation of the exterior is consistent with a truck that has lived a protected, well-maintained life rather than one that has been reconditioned for sale.
Conclusion
The 1982 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado short bed has moved from used truck to legitimate collectible over the past decade, and the market for documented, unmodified examples has grown considerably as the supply of honest survivors continues to shrink. What makes this particular truck stand out is the combination of factors that rarely appear together: single-owner documented history, actual verified mileage, complete records and manuals, factory CB radio intact, working factory air conditioning, and a leather interior — all in the most desirable body configuration. This is not a truck that has been put back together for the market. It is a truck that was simply taken care of.
To get more information or arrange a viewing, call Skyway Classics in Sarasota, Florida at 941-254-6608. The team is available to answer questions, share additional photos, and discuss the truck's full history.
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