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1985 Chevy Trucks For Sale

Truck enthusiasts in the market for a used truck often find themselves shopping 1985 Chevy trucks for sale. It's hardly a surprise. The 1980s was a great decade for truck lovers, and there are plenty of amazing deals out there for the buyer with a mechanical inclination. However, it's worth noting that at more than twenty years old, 1985 Chevy trucks for sale are not the right choice for the average consumer. One of the primary reasons for this is that they are substantially less safe than a modern truck. For the adventurous, here is an overview of Chevy's most popular 1985 trucks for sale.

1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

The mid-1980s mark the height of the full-size Blazer's popularity. This was a time when the U.S. military was militarizing civilian K5s for purposes where today they use Hummers. K5s maintain a great deal of popularity with enthusiasts, and they can be difficult to come by depending on the area of the country where you live. Although, the Internet has made this much easier than it has been in years past. Mid-1980s trucks in general, but particularly the K5 Blazer, were susceptible to body rust, so an affordable fix-it-upper is probably going to include a lot of bodywork.

1985 Chevrolet S10 Pickup

Prior to the 1970s, compact pickups, with some exception, were the sole domain of the Japanese importers. However, the 1970s brought with it fuel crisis and crunches that forced the big American automakers to adapt to a changing market. Chevy's research for a solution led them to the S10 pickup, which they released in 1982. The GMC version debuted as the S15, later to be renamed the Sonoma. These compact pickups don't maintain a lot of value with enthusiasts, and for this reason, consumers can have them at bargain prices.

1985 Chevrolet S10 Blazer

Chevrolet saw the rise in popularity of the new compact pickups, such as their own S10, and saw an opportunity in the SUV market. The mid-size and smaller SUVs of today can trace their roots to Chevy's decision to incorporate K5 design cues onto a vehicle that was essentially a S10 pickup. GMC's called their version of this mid-size SUV the GMC S15 Jimmy, but truck lovers know it simply and affectionately as the Jimmy.

1985 Chevrolet Silverado

The Silverado pickup sold in 1985 is part of a family of trucks known as C/K, and GM manufactured it under the GMC badge as the Sierra. There's not a lot of difference between the 1985 Chevy Silverado and the 1985 GMC Sierra. These vehicles are extremely popular with enthusiasts, and potential buyers should prepare themselves for the new truck prices at which fully restored Silverados sell. Nevertheless, these trucks are plentiful despite their popularity, so it's not that difficult to find one that just needs some TLC at a reasonable price.

For truck enthusiasts seeking that automotive project of a lifetime, the 1985 Chevy trucks for sale make for some great options. For those willing to do a great deal of restore work, there are options out there that the persistent truck hunter can have for several hundred dollars. Pay more, and be ahead of the curve. If you want to avoid the body rot and rust that was prevalent on these trucks, avoid the coasts, if you can. The high content of salt in the air, such as near beaches, exacerbated the issue.

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