Abandoned Chevrolet C1500 thought to be a dud was sold for $850, but was fixed for just $20
- This abandoned 1998 Chevrolet C155 was bought for $850
- The truck was listed as a ‘no runner’ and it was thought to be a dud
- However, it was back up and running thanks to a $20 part
Published on Jan 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Jan 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A 1998 Chevrolet C1500 found abandoned in a junkyard was listed as a ‘no runner’ and sold for $850, but it was fixed for just $20.
The Chevy had spent years parked and had the dust, dirt, and cobwebs to prove it.
However, it eventually came to the attention of an expert – who was optimistic that he could get it back up and running again.
And he was quickly proven right.
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The Abandoned Chevrolet C1500 was sold for cheap
For those who know what to look for, there are some real gems stashed away in junkyards, like this $2,000,000 Lamborghini hidden away in LA or this 1939 Ford Tudor that was put back on the road for the first time in 65 years.
And when Randy from the Auto Auction Rebuilds YouTube channel discovered a 1998 Chevrolet C1500 he immediately spotted its potential.
The truck had 220,384 miles on the clock and still had its 5.7 liter V8 engine, which is capable of producing up to 259 horsepower – when it works, of course.
Although the junkyard Chevy was listed as a ‘no runner’, Randy reckoned the issue was most likely caused by the key programming or security system and was sure he’d get it back on the road again.
So, he was more than happy to part with $850 to get his hands on the vehicle.
The engine was brought back to life with a $20 part
The Chevy truck runs on a Passlock system that Randy was quick to investigate further – when working normally, this system is able to identify when a key is turning in the lock.
He opened up the truck door and took a look inside, where he found some good condition velour seats and a some extra spare keys.
He then popped the hood and looked at what he suspected the problem was.
He tapped out a thread, replaced an adapter with a new one costing $20, filled it with coolant, and attempted to start the engine.
Incredibly, this $20 fix worked and the Chevrolet’s V8 roared to life.
Of course, the abandoned 1998 truck has more problems that are in need of repair – and it’s quite likely Randy will end up parting with more than just $20, but overall it’s a pretty impressive job, right?
You can check out the full clip on the Auto Auction Rebuilds channel here.
With a background in both local and national press in the UK, Claire moved to New Zealand before joining the editorial team at Supercar Blondie in May 2024. As a Senior Content Writer working on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), Claire was the first writer on the team to make the site’s output a slick 24/7 operation covering the latest in automotive news.
