There is a lot more to this 1973 Chevrolet K20 Pickup than stunning good looks. It would seem that someone wanted this vehicle to possess the power to match the looks. They have therefore taken a Big-Block V8, and have bolted a supercharger to it. This is just one of many custom touches that make the Pickup stand out from the crowd. The owner has decided to part with the Chevy and has listed it for sale here on eBay. It is located in Clackamas, Oregon, with a BIN price of $19,999. There is also the option available to make an offer.

There can be no disputing the fact that the K20 is an eye-catching Pickup. The panels appear to be laser-straight, and there are no signs of any rust anywhere on the vehicle. The owner supplies a comprehensive selection of photos, with the floor and frame looking particularly clean. The dark red paint isn’t original, but it does have a beautiful shine to it. Custom touches abound, and these include a unique grille and front bumper. Mounted on the bumper is a Warn Winch, while the bed features a spray-on bedliner and a toolbox. The alloy wheels are also a recent addition and are shod with relatively new BF Goodrich tires. My single criticism of the K20 is the fact that I think that it is simply too nice to take off-road. I would be worried about the prospect of the panels or paint being damaged in such situations. However, this could make a genuinely great tow vehicle.

When it rolled off the production line in 1973, the K20 came equipped with a 350ci V8 and a 3-speed Turbo Hydramatic transmission. Who doesn’t like more power? It would seem that the owner found that idea quite tempting because the 350 has made way for a 454. This would have boosted power from 155hp to somewhere around 240hp. Still, that wasn’t enough, so the engine is now equipped with a B&M Forced Induction supercharger. It isn’t clear just what sort of power this 454 now produces, but I suspect that it would be plenty. Of course, there is no point forcing air and fuel into the engine if the burnt gasses can’t escape effectively. Therefore, the original cast iron exhaust manifolds have been ditched and replaced with a set of headers. The K20 also comes equipped with power steering, power brakes, and an automatic transmission. The owner doesn’t indicate how well the Pickup runs and drives, which is a surprise. However, I would expect that this engine produces substantially more power and torque than it would have in its original form. This is why I believe that this would make a pretty competent tow vehicle.

There isn’t a lot to criticize about the interior presentation of the K20, and once again, there are a few nice custom touches. The seat wears a cloth cover that appears to be in extremely good condition. The remaining interior trim also presents well, with no signs of any rips, tears, or stains. The dash is faultless, as is the headliner and carpet. Comfort features extend to cruise, a tilt wheel, an AM/FM radio/cassette player with a subwoofer, a CB radio, and a sliding rear window.

When you look at this 1973 Chevrolet K20, it begs the question: Would you take it off-road? For my money, I think that it is too nice to subject to that kind of treatment. However, I will stand by my belief that it would make an excellent tow vehicle. It would also be mighty tempting to lob at the nearest drag strip with it because I think that it would surprise plenty of people. One thing that I do believe is that while it might not be the cheapest ’73 K20 on the market, I expect that it will probably find a buyer fairly quickly.