It’s hard to be dispassionate when buying an old car. The key to success is being willing to walk away, but the majority of us have found ourselves lying awake some Tuesday evening wondering why we didn’t spend a few extra bucks on something that already ran. Or something that didn’t have so much rust. Well, this ’69 GMC might leave you well-rested, because its craigslist ad includes a litany of recent repairs and upgrades. It’s located in Moses Lake, Washington, and Rocco B. sent it our way. If you’re looking for a work truck with a well-used look, look no further – the seller is asking $7,750.

This is an old-fashioned workhorse, the way they used to be when the world was ostensibly a simpler place, at least in terms of technology. Under the hood is GM’s big inline six, the 292. With 170 horsepower (153 net), the 292 was almost as powerful as the optional 307 V8 (157 net horsepower). The torque rating was also close: 255 net lb.-ft. for the 292, 260 for the 307. Furthermore, the 292 made that power on a low 8:1 compression ratio and with a one-barrel carburetor. Backing it all up is a three-speed manual on the column; it just doesn’t get more barn-door simple than this GMC, and that’s a good thing.

The seller is “posting on behalf of a client,” and has been responsible for maintenance recently performed on the truck. Based on the dashboard and the engine compartment, it’s clear that the truck has undergone a color change in its lifetime, and according to the seller, that was 33 years ago. The seat has been replaced and a new steering wheel installed. It has a new battery, new tires, wiper motor, wiper blades, turn signal switch, carburetor, rear window and gasket, and all the gauges work…the list is comprehensive. It’s not completely rust-free; there are a few thin spots in the usual places. You can probably guess where they are.

Owning an old truck is freeing. Not every car looks good in its time-earned battle scars, but trucks usually do, within reason. This is an example of a buy that won’t keep you up at night; the major “get it reliable” work has been done, and you don’t have to be afraid to throw your engine block in the bed so you can run it over to the machine shop (if yours is still open). The 1967 to 1972 General Motors trucks are among the most handsome in the company’s long and storied history, and a little wear and tear doesn’t change that. This ’69 GMC is just a good, honest truck.