1997 Chevrolet C1500 2WD Extended Cab  Short Box Pick Up owned by Richard Rawlings Dad offered by Gas Monkey Garage ***NO RESERVE*** showing 198,512 miles.The first Chevrolet pickup truck appeared in 1924, more or less a utility only vehicle. The versatility combined with the utility has made the Chevrolet Truck the preferred method of transportation for millions worldwide throughout the years. Fast forward to 1997 and the C1500 has evolved into a living room on 20” rims with plush leather seating, AM/FM Cassette & 6 Disc in dash surround sound & 6 cup holders (for 5 passengers!) Now this truck came fully loaded from the factory (kinda like Richard!) with power seats, windows, door locks, brakes, steering, overhead storage console , passenger side third door etc… But the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree as they say, and Richards dad just couldn’t leave well enough alone as he went about “customizing” his truck with some nice accessories like 20”chrome rims with 285/50 R20 Good Year tires, dual Stainless Steel exhaust tips , tasteful stripes etc.. But there were a number of less than desirable additions made (this is where Richard & his dad disagreed!) that had to go to such as the faux Ostrich Skin Seat Covers & steering wheel cover (the seat cover was hiding some wear & tear on the driver’s seat, see all photos) stick on plastic hood scoop, stick on NASCAR style side vents & stick on Buick type port hole vents (eight vents means it’s a Roadmaster baby!) Pa Pa found a new truck that he just has to have but Richard and sister Daphne said not until you sell the old one first! So we detailed the truck (and de-accessorized it) and now you have the opportunity to own this good looking truck with a good running 5.7 L Vortec V8 & Automatic Transmission, a clean and solid interior showing minor wear that should be expected on a 17 year old truck. The exterior is in good condition having been well cared for with a glossy white finish showing minor chips & scratches (passenger door has a small dent on the lower side, see photos) If you’re looking for a good, solid 1997 Chevy C1500 Extended cab for work or play, you won’t find a better example that’s priced to sell!The winning Bidder will have the option of coming to the shop to pick it up and hang out or we can assist with shipping anywhere in the World! We sell internationally as well as locally and will end the Auction when it sells. See all pics & ask any questions. Bidders with less than 5 feedbacks contact me BEFORE BIDDING by sending your contact info (phone & email) to “ask seller a question” for instructions. And as always, all of our Hats, T Shirts, Stickers, and Hoodies etc… are available on our website.

We sell internationally as well as locally and we reserve the right to end the Auction if it sells. We can assist with shipping logistics. If you have less than 5 feedbacks please send your contact info by “asking seller a question” BEFORE bidding.

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“I’ve been obsessed with cars since… I was born.”

Richard Rawlings had a car by age fourteen, and had gone through nearly twenty cars by the time he was out of high school. His father worked three jobs his whole life—two to make ends meet for the family, and one to buy toys. Neither a mechanic nor a fabricator, his father took pride in his car collection. Needless to say, this stayed with Richard.

Rawlings was always working, and always chasing pipe dreams. By twenty-one, he’d been a cop, a fireman, and a medic. But he wanted more. After a rough stint of sleeping on his sister’s couch, he got his act together and entered the world of trading sales. Here he solidified his business savvy, and went on to build an advertising and printing firm from the ground up. The company grew to become a “juggernaut” in the Dallas area. A mere four years later, the company sold, and with that money Gas Monkey Garage was born.

Aaron Kaufman worked at a shop Rawlings frequented, and loved the stuff Rawlings brought in for him. Kaufman always went above and beyond for him. When Gas Monkey opened, Rawlings called him up and asked if he wanted to work for him. The premise was simple: Rawlings wanted the fastest, most expensive, most badass hot rod shop to be found, with apparel and a show on Discovery to boot. Kaufman thought he was crazy, but signed on anyway. Eight years later, the shop is all that and more.

They owe their success to a strict business model. They don’t buy parts—only whole models without too much rust. Owing to his business background, Rawlings has a handle on the market, and knows the price he ought to pay. In ninety days or less, the job will be done, whether they start with a decent model or a carcass. Then it’s onto the next job without hesitation. If a finished car sits too long, Rawlings will sell it at a loss. He’s interested in a killer operation, not a stockpile.

Their roles within the shop are clear. Rawlings is first and foremost an entrepreneur. He wants to sell a style, push a brand, and make sure Gas Monkey Garage never stops growing. Kaufman runs the shop, armed with his mastery of mechanics, electrics, and fabrication. The dynamic is vital, the common ground being their mutual love of classic cars. Rawlings has always been an old soul when it comes to cars, and his style has brought in a steady flow of clientele who trust his no-B.S. methods. “Anyone can go out and buy a Ferrari.” Rawlings’ dream car? “A 1932 Ford Roadster—the holy grail of hot rods.”