Vehicle Description
It's not too often that you come across a vintage mid-60's vehicle
of any kind, let alone a working pickup truck that's benefitted
from a restoration so thorough and detailed that it not only looks
great, but comes out of it with even the small details looked after
... yet that's what we have here. You'd be hard pressed to find a
better example of a truck of its era than this 1965 Chevrolet C10
Custom Cab.
The exceedingly clean tan exterior - accented by the white roof on
its cab - is your first indication that this truck is something
special. It's a very understated and tasteful look, so much so that
you'd think it probably rolled off the assembly line in this color
configuration. It didn't . . . but probably should have. During
this restoration, everything looks to have been put back together
with care, as the panels all align well and the hood and doors open
and shut with ease. Considering all the chrome ornamentation on
this model, imperfections would really stand out, but this C10
passes that test with flying colors, with nice clean bumpers, front
grille and bezels, as well as unmarred chrome trim running down the
length of its sides. The C10 badging on both fenders looks new and
the white "Chevrolet" lettering adorning its liftgate looks as
crisp as the day it was painted. It's got a slightly angled stance
- enough to confer that this is no run-of-the-mill work truck while
still leaving its "meant for business" aura completely intact.
That same understated good taste extends into this interior, which
also shows a lot of attention to detail, both in terms of
aesthetics and functionality. You'll see that the door panels,
dash, roof and cab all bear the same adobe beige hue that's been
applied with obvious care. The tan cloth bench seat looks
exceedingly plush and its distinctive houndstooth pattern is
perfect for a vehicle of this era. Underneath, the expanse of beige
carpeting blends in well with its surroundings. Just beyond the
matching tan steering wheel, the stock instrument cluster functions
perfectly from behind its crystal-clear lens. Everything seems to
be in great working condition with this stock-looking interior, as
the manual windows roll up and down smoothly and the lights and
blinkers operate without a hitch. Some modern creature comfort
add-ons include an under-dash A/C system that's in fine form and an
AM/FM cassette deck that occupies a front and center position on
the dash. The bed in back looks great, as well, with the wood
lining carrying a mirror-like shine. And the bed walls, wheelhouses
and ribbing between the panels, which all match the tan of the
exterior as well, are free of dings or blemishes.
Inside the black engine compartment accented by a tan firewall also
matching the exterior, a Chevy 350 V8 crate motor sits in place of
the inline six this truck started life with, offering infinitely
better performance for modern driving conditions. Connected to a
3-speed automatic transmission, it fires right up, idles smoothly
and exhales into a set of headers to keep back pressure under
control. Power steering and power brakes combine to make city
driving easy. Taking a look below, you'll see that the
undercarriage looks nice and straight. This veritable museum piece
sits on a set of stock Chevy rims wrapped in B.F Goodrich blackwall
radials.
If you're on the lookout for a great looking classic truck that's
got all the details looked after, you owe it to yourself to check
out this 1965 Chevrolet C10 Custom Cab. Call today!
