Everyone loves milestones and birthdays: there are tons of reasons to celebrate, you can take a look behind you at the hard work you have done, and ponder how much better you will be in the future. Chevy trucks have been cranking out stellar vehicles for 100 years as of 2018, and it's definitely jaw-dropping to see how much things have changed. Improved torque and horsepower, tech options for media and music that ease the burden of a journey, and magnitude of awesome construction have all helped massively to morph the brand where it is. To properly celebrate this landmark moment, the festivities begin at a very All-American and hard-working locale: the Texas State Fair.
Here in the Lone Star region, the 2018 Silverado 1500 and Colorado Centennial editions will stake their claim, and be initially visible to consumers that will be rewarded with the pride and prowess of their release. They both have characteristic “heritage-inspired” bow-tie emblems on their tailgates, front doors, and grilles, and are ringed in chrome with dark blue centers in place of the traditional Chevy gold. The way this chrome script appears is a noticeable throwback to some of the earliest trucks made: one of them is the original 1918 One-ton. It looks like something from the set of “The Godfather” or “Once Upon a Time in America”: a robust and flat-yet-able old-school rig, that won't let you down when you are in a pressure-cooked pinch.
The crew-cab-only Silverado version provides the LTZ trim level of equipment, and the very awesome 22-inch painted alloy wheels with chrome inserts. There is also another chrome bow tie on the steering wheel, and enough rugged appeal to get anyone who has been stuck in a sedan properly excited about commemorating this outstanding line of trucks. The mid-size Colorado Centennial is available as an extended cab or crew cab, with rear or four-wheel drive. It's also got added layers of appeal when you factor in 18-inch wheels, a body-color rear bumper, grille surround, chrome mirror caps, door handles, and unique-to-model body moldings.
There hasn't been a whole lot of released talk regarding pricing for either model, but the additives should be on the even side of around $3000 to the truck's regular ticket. Here in West Lynn, we personally love being situated in what is “ultimate truck country”. The Lone Star State is truly great, but here we have hills, lakes, and an abundance of extreme off-road trails to put any able rig to the test.
One of the things we are most excited about is the Centennial-edition run of Phoenix bass boats that will tie in with the hullabaloo: there is nothing quite as rewarding as spending a much-needed day off in one of these, calmly trawling for a fresh catch, and spending time with your best friends. We're excited to talk to everyone right here in the Mid-Missouri region about these exciting trucks: it has been proven over time that many achievements are worth rolling out the extra props for!
