Vehicle Description
This 1965 Chevrolet C10 carries plenty of mid-'60s vintage vibe via
its great looking exterior that combines with a smooth running
modern drivetrain to make it as well suited for frequent driving as
it is for performing as a worthy contender on the local car show
circuit.
There isn't much chance that you'll pull up to any cruise night or
other classic car function to find any of the other rides sporting
the same shade as this truck does. Known as Dark Carmine, it's a
show-stopping rendition of deep dark red that looks especially good
in this setting, with its very clean condition and a metallic shine
that really comes alive in the sun. It was applied only a couple of
years back, so it's still at its best. The entirety of the exterior
shows a lot of attention to detail - shiny, unblemished chrome
bumpers are in place in both front and back, the front grille and
headlight casings show no signs of having been exposed to the
elements and clear glass with fresh rubber seals surrounds the
cabin. The body alignment on this classic truck is very much up to
par, allowing its doors and hood to open and shut smoothly. This is
one well-turned out vintage pickup.
There's a lot to like inside the doors. The interior is laid out
nicely, featuring a tan bench seat with burgundy accents that's
very comfortable and blends perfectly with the door panels to each
side, as do the well-prepped steel surfaces surrounding it, all of
which have been painted to match the exterior. Fresh burgundy
carpeting also lines the floor. A Super Sport badged steering wheel
sits on the stock column in a nod to this truck's Chevy lineage,
while just beyond it, the dash area has been refurbished and
retains its factory configuration, with the original factory gauges
still in the instrument cluster, joined by aftermarket counterparts
and a column-mounted tach to more accurately monitor vital engine
functions. An underdash air conditioning unit has been added to
keep you and your passengers comfortable. The AM radio sitting at
the center of the dash is there to lend an era-correct vintage look
- there's a Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo mounted to the left of the
steering column that does the heavy lifting as far as audio is
concerned. In back, the bed area is in great shape, featuring wood
planks that are in optimum condition between chrome strips. The
inner wheel houses and interior walls have been treated with liner
to protect them from the elements.
While its clean, well detailed appearance may suggest that the main
purpose of this '65 is to attract crowds, it's very well-equipped
to handle the challenges of frequent driving. A 350 cubic inch
turn-key crate engine rests in its engine bay with just about 2,000
miles on it, offering a full 385 horsepower and runs as smooth as
you could want. The V8 combines with a 700R4 4-speed automatic
transmission with overdrive for low-revving highway driving, while
a 3.73 ratio Eaton rear end with posi-traction brings all that
power to the pavement with surefootedness, aided by a deluxe
traction bar. An array of new components up this vintage pickup's
dependability factor, including a new wiring harness, new u-joints
and new bushings in much of the suspension. An aluminum radiator,
teaming with an electric fan, has also been added to keep
temperatures down in more demanding conditions. With both power
steering and power brakes on hand, this very sharp Chevy navigates
with ease and stops promptly on its set of 20" Liquid Metal chrome
rims wrapped with Nitto Motivo tires.
A classic truck with both exhibit-worthy looks and plenty of
dependable power is always a welcome find, and that's exactly what
this 1965 Chevrolet C10 offers. Call today!