Vehicle Description
Pickup trucks have earned a prominent place in the collector market
over the past few decades, and classics like this 1972 Chevrolet
C10 Stepside make it easy to see why. While this pickup wasn't the
chrome-laden top-of-the-line offering for '72, it wasn't exactly
the bare-bones model either. The "Custom" series was essentially
the mid-level version with some very desirable factory upgrades.
Hence, this little Chevy is the logical choice for the guy who
wants a really nice vintage truck that he can still use for some
light hauling.
This C10 looks completely stock in appearance except for the
oversize 265/70R17 Michelin radials mounted on a striking set of
old style chrome wheels. Seafoam green was one of the most popular
GM truck colors during the 1960s and '70s, and has now emerged as
one of the favorite finishes for restorations. It shows especially
well on this truck, where it just seems to be the right fit for the
utilitarian look of the squared-off body lines and stepside short
bed. It's an above-average driver-quality paint job that still has
plenty of shine, no major flaws and would look great at the local
cruise-in. The front and rear chrome bumpers appear to be fairly
new, and the grille assembly is in excellent condition. Check out
the inside of the bed, and you'll find that the wooden slats and
metal ribs look great, so you know this truck has lived a life of
leisure. The cosmetics of this truck aren't only well-appointed,
they're well-balanced. This is a nice Southern pickup!
Climb aboard the cab of this proud machine, and you'll find lots of
space and a host of those aforementioned factory options. Let's
start with the most significant one first... This truck has factory
air conditioning, a biggie back in 1972, and when it's 98 degrees
outside, it's still a biggie today! Other options are tilt wheel,
full instrumentation-including a factory tach-and the original
AM/FM radio. The interior is extremely nice and exudes that fresh,
factory original appearance. The CST-style black bench seat offers
ample comfort and shows no damage. The matching dash pad on this
C10 isn't all split and cracked like it is on many older trucks.
It's soft and supple with plenty of gloss. The plastic door panels
and rubber floor mat are in nice shape as well. Even the interior
paint shows hardly any weathering at all.
Raise the hood and you'll find a cavernous engine compartment that
is nice and tidy with everything in its place. The 350 engine is
spotless and painted the period-correct Chevy orange. It's a
completely stock motor with the original Rochester carburetor, cast
iron intake and factory exhaust manifolds. The engine starts
easily, idles as smooth as silk, and brings plenty of muscle to the
table. V8 power is the way to go with a pickup like this. It's
connected to a TH350 automatic transmission that goes through the
gears efficiently with no issues. The undercarriage is clean and
sturdy with no excessive wear to the chassis components. Rear coil
springs and long trailing arms accommodate a healthy payload
without sacrificing a comfortable ride. Power steering makes this
C10 a dream to drive, while power front disc brakes make her easy
to stop. Both of those features are worth their weight in gold!
This 1972 Chevrolet C10 Custom possesses all of the features you
would want while remaining refreshingly simple and uncomplicated.
You couldn't ask for more than that. Owning this truck would be a
sound investment-and those don't come along very often these days.
Call today!
