Vehicle Description
Good, clean honest trucks like this 1972 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne are
harder to find than you'd think. Most of them were used as trucks,
and those that are still around are either major projects or
high-end builds that look far nicer than they did when they were
new. But sometimes you find one that's "just right," a truck like
this that's ready to work or play and looks great doing it.
Looking at the black paint, this truck neatly balances good looks
with practicality. There are a few bumps and bruises and the paint
almost has a well-preserved "survivor" look, but if you want one of
these rugged haulers, this is about as clean and affordable as they
get. And it does have a great look, with a soft shine to the paint
and nothing wears basic black better than a Bowtie pickup. It
doesn't seem to have many deviations from stock, and while we're
guessing it's an older repaint, it has the look of vintage paint,
suggesting that it's always been well maintained. It's a real-deal
Cheyenne, which means a lot of stainless trim to dress it up,
including the rocker trim with woodgrained inserts that are the
perfect complement from the '70s. The bed is in good condition
because it was repainted with the rest of the truck, and today it
shows very few signs of use. But that doesn't mean it's not ready,
willing, and able!
Basic black is the right choice for the interior, and this one is
definitely well done. The vinyl bench seat is in good condition and
firm enough to drive all day without getting grumpy, and the
Cheyenne package added some woodgraining to warm things up and a
little more detail on the upholstery. Black carpets help make it
feel a bit dressed up inside and quiets things down when you're
cruising. The gauges and steering wheel are original and showing a
bit of age, but we still think this is one of the best-looking
instrument panels ever put into a pickup. You also get a smooth
shifting automatic transmission, which transforms this truck from
able-bodied hauler to genuinely fun to drive. It also has cold
factory A/C with an R134a upgrade, as well as an AM/FM radio that
looks like it's been there for decades. Just get in and go!
The engine is a 350 cubic inch V8, which provides plenty of power
in the relatively lightweight C10, especially a few upgrades. The
engine bay is clean but shows signs of having been used as
intended, which means that it runs right and doesn't have major
issues. There's corporate blue paint on the block, which probably
isn't original but like the bodywork, it could pass for it. A
correct air cleaner, a recent Quadra-Jet carburetor, HEI ignition,
and a nice-sounding dual exhaust system that's pretty recent all
mean that this is a truck that's designed to be used. It starts
easily and idles well, and the 350 is torquey enough to make
driving it fun. The TH350 3-speed automatic transmission shifts
nicely and there are reasonable gears out back, so it's quick
enough for today's traffic but cruises easily at highway speeds.
The undercarriage is definitely original, and while there's surface
scale everywhere, there's no critical rot and it looks like most of
the stuff is original, so no worries about questionable
modifications. Handsome Rally-style wheels look great and are
fitted with flashy 15-inch BFGoodrich radials.
A handsome truck that's still ready to work yet delivers more fun
than expected, all at a very appealing price. And a Cheyenne to
boot. Call today!
