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1988 Chevrolet C1500/OBS/GMT-400 Pickup

Lot Number: 759

1988 Chevrolet C1500/OBS/GMT-400 Pickup

Fabulous, 4th-generation C/K Series Pickup superbly recommissioned.

  • NOT SOLD

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 24th September, 2022 at 11.00am BST at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Super Red

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    LHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    E465 MAS

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    180000 Miles

SUMMARY

Fabulous, 4th-generation C/K Series Pickup superbly recommissioned.

DESCRIPTION

  • An '88 OBS imported from Las Vegas and now fully UK-registered and MOT'd
  • Extensive recommissioning including full respray in Chevrolet Super Red
  • Fitted with new American Racing Wheels and brand new tyres
  • Interior boasts a custom quilted and stitched bench seat in Buffalo leather 
  • All the work is documented in an album illustrating the 'no expense spared' build  

Viewing is highly recommended and vehicles will be available for viewing at the venue on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd September between 10am and 5pm, and then from 9am on Saturday 24th ahead of the auction which begins at 11am.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
759
Make
CHEVROLET
Model
C1500 / OBS / GMT-400
Variant
Pick Up
Registration Number
E465 MAS
MOT Expiry
01/06/2023
Chassis Number
1GCDC14K8JE133085
Engine Number
0045413
Transmission
auto
Body Colour
Super Red

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SCORE:

108 / 135

Exterior


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Remarks

Excellent exterior condition, freshly fully painted in Chevrolet Super Red, new American racing wheels with brand new tyres, new lights and lenses all round, new LED load bed light, custom printed “Chevrolet” decal across the tailgate backed in white with black lettering, custom made steel rear bumper, new light up Chevrolet badge fitted to the freshly painted grill

Interior


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Remarks

Full custom buffalo leather bench seat with custom quilted stitch, original door cards have been recovered in areas with the same African buffalo leather with original colouring still on show with age related wear and weathering but including new switches and weather strips, dashboard has custom made leather dash cover in the same African buffalo leather, glove box lid / door is also covered in the same leather. Headliner is freshly covered including the sun visors with Maserati grey fabric, carpets throughout the vehicle are original and in very good condition but with ever slight minor age related wear in small areas of the drivers footwell

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Remarks

Runs and drives excellently, has had the following replaced with high quality parts sourced from a very reputable uk based us parts company. New distributer (including all hardware), new Ignition control module, new HT leads, new spark plugs, new, coil pack, new idle control valve, new MAP sensor, new temp sensor, new O2 sensor, new fuel pump, new ignition relay, new brake fluid reservoir with new seals, tappets have been checked and adjusted accordingly, timing has also been checked and confirmed correct

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Remarks

Was advised when I purchased the vehicle it had recently received a rebuilt gearbox, shows no faults and works faultlessly

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Remarks

Drive train is faultless and performs very well. This vehicle is only rear wheel drive and has no faults

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Remarks

All earths have been re-wired and located in optimal locations, majority of the whole vehicle has received a full rewire mainly wiring loom for lights all in the correct wiring colours and location but with higher quality loom.

Vehicle History

Remarks

in terms of history I have all work and parts documented, I have an album of hundreds of photos of the whole build available to anyone that wished to see including a copy of the original Las Vegas title document


Restoration Notes

Full Respray in Chevrolet Super Red, 99% new electrical components, new American Racing wheels and tyres, full mechanical overhaul, Custom made African Buffalo leather bench seat including trimmed door cards, Retrimmed Headliner and sun visors in Maserati Grey fabric, lowered suspension with all new brake pipes and all new steering components, New full stainless custom made exhaust system, Rear pick up bed treated and painted in thick hard wearing bed spray ( raptor paint ), Rebuilt Steering Box, Custom made rear steel rolled bumper

Import Notes

Full Respray in Chevrolet Super Red, 99% new electrical components, new American Racing wheels and tyres, full mechanical overhaul, Custom made African Buffalo leather bench seat including trimmed door cards, Retrimmed Headliner and sun visors in Maserati Grey fabric, lowered suspension with all new brake pipes and all new steering components, New full stainless custom made exhaust system, Rear pick up bed treated and painted in thick hard wearing bed spray ( raptor paint ), Rebuilt Steering Box, Custom made rear steel rolled bumper

About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 25th September between 10am and 3pm and Monday 26th September between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 26th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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