Chevrolet Silverado 454 SS
The Silverado 454 SS was a trendsetter because it was the first full-size V8 sport truck ever produced. There wasn’t much that was special about this truck from the outward appearance. It was just a black single-car truck with some decals, but the attention to detail and performance made it stand out (via Horse Power Memories).
The 454 SS was a performance powerhouse thanks to the short wheelbase and the 454 V8 engine. The reliability of the 454 SS was also bulletproof, which is why you see so many original examples still on the road. Ford followed GM’s lead with the Lightning pickup truck a few years later.