An Iconic ’69 Chevrolet For Sale
The 1969 Chevrolet K20 is part of the Chevrolet C/K series of light duty full-size pickup trucks. The “K” designates a four-wheel-drive (4WD) version and the “20” designates a three-quarter ton. This model year, part of the “Action Line”, brought iconic styling changes that enhanced the Chevrolet K20’s bold, truckish character. It had an industrial sturdiness with simple, square-edged styling that has aged remarkably well and set the tone for Chevrolet pickup design for years.
Under the hood, customers could choose from several engines like a 230 cu-in Thriftmaster 6-cylinder or a 350 cu-in V8. The Turbo Hydra-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission was also newly offered.
The K20 was available in Cheyenne, Custom Camper, and Super Custom trims as well as 6.5 ft, 8 ft or 9 ft pickup bed lengths. This gave customers flexibility to customize to their work or personal needs.
Here are some little known and amazing facts about the 1969 Chevy K20:
Little Known Facts:
- The 1969 model was the first year for curved side glass windows instead of flat
- An AM/FM radio was an available option for the first time
- The front directional lights were moved down to the bumper
- The gas tank was relocated out of the cab to under the bed
- Disc brakes were newly available as an option
Amazing Facts:
- A fully decked out K20 cost around $5,000 back in 1969
- The Custom Camper edition was designed to competitor with the Ford F-250
- A rare Cheyenne Super Sports package offered special striping and trim
- The longest bed length of 9 feet could haul over 1 ton of cargo
- A 1969 K20 in excellent condition today can sell for over $30,000
The 1969 Chevy K20 represents the capabilities and values of “old school” American trucks. With its rugged construction, ample customization options and bold styling, it remains popular with truck enthusiasts today.
A five-year sales history can be seen at Classic.com. Truck value tables can be seen at Caaarguide.com. Some history reading can be found at Fantomworks.com, News.classicindustries.com, and Raybuck.com.
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