Before the litany of super-trucks like the Ford SVT Lightning or Dodge Ram SRT-10 began prowling our streets in the mid-2000s, which ultimately led to today's Ford Raptor and Ram TRX, two trucks essentially spawned the entire species. The first was the legendary S10-based GMC Syclone, which gets the lion's share of the credit, but the other was this 1990 Chevrolet C1500 454 SS. The 454 SS was the first full-sized pickup truck to get the SS treatment, making it the godfather of muscle trucks.
Produced only from 1990 to 1993, the 454 SS was a limited-edition gem. It was the lightest version of the 1500 lineup, featuring a two-door, short-box, rear-wheel-drive-only configuration. With just 64,804 actual miles, this black beauty is a rare find.
This 454 SS sports its original, eye-catching red interior, with dual captain's chairs and a console. The column shifter gives the cabin a (relatively) spacious feeling. At the same time, power windows, power door locks, cruise control, and air-conditioning make for a pleasant ride whenever you aren't trying to light up its rear tires.
But smoking those big 275/60R-15 Cooper Cobra tires was only a stab of the throttle away thanks to the numbers-matching 454 cubic-inch V-8 sitting under the hood. Originally rated at 230 hp and a massive 385 lb-ft of torque, that power was funneled to only the rear wheels via a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission. Combined with an upgraded front sway bar, quicker steering, and Bilstein shocks from the factory, the 454 SS could rocket from 0-60 mph in less than eight seconds.
Highlights:
*#'s Matching 454 CID V8
*TH400 Three Speed Auto
*64,804 Actual Miles
*Factory Pinstriping
*Factory Decals
*Original Interior
*Power Steering
*Power Brakes
*Air Conditioning
*Cruise Control
This 1990 Chevrolet 1500 454 SS represents the inaugural year for the full-sized muscle truck. Undoubtedly, only about 13,000 of these were ever produced, and thanks to the combination of time and usage, there are far fewer around today. But with less than 65,000 miles on it, this numbers-matching nightmare is ready, willing, and more than able to show you (and everyone else) how and why muscle trucks became so popular, and all it takes is one blip of the gas. Call today!
