See the USA in Your Chevrolet: The Spirit of ’76 Edition

For Memorial Day, we salute the rare and patriotic Chevy special edition Spirit of ’76 pickup that is a true American beauty. 

In 1976 Chevrolet celebrated America’s Bicentennial with a special edition K10 pickup aptly named “The Spirit of ’76.” Finding one today is rare find, as only 500 were produced. The full name of this trim is the Spirit of ’76 Chevrolet Scottsdale Bonanza. This particular K10 is made even more rare due to the fact that most of the Spirit of ’76 trucks that came off the line were white, but a small number came in this red, white, and blue package for a little extra show of patriotic pride.

We found this Spirit of ’76 pickup on Classic Vehicles List and thought it was a perfect truck to spotlight for Memorial Day. The Bonanza package includes a 1970s period correct gauge package, clock, A/C, and radio. It also includes a special chrome grille, an automatic transmission, power steering.

The interior boasts more red, white, and blue stitched seating, and very cool Spirit of ’76 badging on the drivers side door. Of course, being a Chevrolet K10, it is durable and capable. The owner did replace the original engine with a 350, producing 250 hp.

It’s a cool truck that serves up a subtle but sweet slice of American pie. For more information, check it out on Classic Vehicles.

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S.J. Bryan

Longtime automotive journalist S.J. Bryan has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is an editor with Ford Truck Enthusiasts and regular contributor to F-150 Online, Harley-Davidson Forums, and The Mustang Source, among other popular auto sites.

Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.

The award-winning former playwright was first published at age 18. She has worked extensively as a writer and editor for a number of lifestyle and pop culture publications. The diehard gearhead is a big fan of American muscle cars, sixth-gen Ford trucks, and Oxford commas.

S.J. can be reached at sherryjbry@gmail.com.