10/20/2026
1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BED – 454 BIG BLOCK – 94K MILES – RUST FREE
Yes, this is the truck your grandpa had. The difference is, now you get to drive it.
If you've been looking for a clean, original GMT400 Chevrolet pickup, this is the kind of truck that is getting harder and harder to find. A 1997 Silverado 2500 with the legendary 7.4L 454 V8 big block, automatic transmission, and highly desirable extended cab short bed configuration. You don't see these every day, especially in this kind of condition.
The history is just as impressive as the truck itself.
This Silverado has been in the same family since it was ordered new back in 1996. We even have the original order sheet showing how the truck was optioned, along with the original sales paperwork. That's the kind of documentation you just don't find with most 29-year-old trucks.
With just 94,787 miles, this truck has been exceptionally well cared for throughout its life. It has always been stored indoors and spent the majority of its life with a camper shell protecting the bed. The truck is rust free, the paint cleans up beautifully, and the interior is exceptional for its age.
As the GMT400 generation continues to gain appreciation among truck enthusiasts and collectors, clean, documented examples like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Especially a 454-powered 2500 in this configuration.
We haven't simply cleaned it up and put it out for sale, either. The truck has recently gone through over $3,000 in work to get it ready for its next owner. The goal was to make it as close to 100% turn-key as possible, so you can enjoy it rather than immediately start working on it. Receipts for the work performed are available.
THE HIGHLIGHTS
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
7.4L 454 cubic-inch V8 big block
Automatic transmission
Extended cab short bed
94,787 miles
Same family ownership since ordered new in 1996
Original factory order sheet and sales documents included
Rust-free body
Always stored indoors
Camper shell installed for the majority of its life
Exceptional interior and paint for its age
Over $3,000 in recent work
Receipts available for work performed
Clean, clear title in hand
At $22,500, this is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of classic Chevrolet truck history. Whether you want a clean old-school big-block pickup to cruise around in, a truck to add to your collection, or simply the kind of truck they don't build anymore, this Silverado deserves a look.
No modern turbocharged four-cylinder. No complicated new technology. Just a good, old-fashioned 454 big block in a clean, honest truck with a documented family history.
The Dealership, LLC
Harrisonville, Missouri 64701
Call: 816-680-1334
Showing by appointment only.
Pre-purchase inspections (PPI) are welcome and encouraged. We want you to know exactly what you're buying and feel confident in your purchase.