Vehicle Description
For more than a century, Texas Longhorn athletics has been among
the most successful programs in all of the collegiate ranks. This
1971 Chevrolet C10 has been skillfully modded to pay tribute to
that historic institution - from its tasteful exterior badging to
its well-constructed, one of a kind interior. It runs and drives
great and stands ready to attract attention wherever it may travel
- you'd certainly get plenty of approving nods rolling up to a
Longhorn football game behind the wheel of this sharp looking
ride.
The Prowler Orange paint draped over the exterior is stare-worthy
in its own right. It's a striking color and offers a smooth texture
from front to back to combine with a strong shine. The Longhorn
badging on the front fenders is distinctive yet not over the top
and features a flowing script font that you'll notice right away.
Both the front and rear bumpers have a fresh appearance that
suggests they were recently added and the front grille features
blackened headlight casings to either side of its sharp blue Chevy
bowtie. The body lines are very strong on this classic truck - the
doors and hood sit flush, are surrounded by nice even gaps and open
and close smoothly. Clear, unblemished glass is in place on all
sides of the cab and is surrounded by fresh rubber seals. The
modified, close set exhaust tips in back really added a nice,
distinctive look.
You'll find plenty of welcome surprises inside, starting with a
custom upholstered, two-tone bench seat bearing the signature
Longhorn logo at its center. Look closer and you'll see that not
only does the dark foundations of the seating and door panels to
each side mimick the color of a football, but they're actually
constructed of football leather and are contrasted by lighter vinyl
accents. Below, the carpeting is punctuated with a pair of Texas
Longhorn floor mats, while above the custom branded headliner is a
definite conversation piece and is very well-fitted. The dash area
has been restored while retaining its original configuration and
features an assortment of clear, functional gauges and an AM/FM
stereo with iPod connectivity stands by to attend to your audio
needs. A modern air conditioning unit has been seamlessly installed
to keep everyone inside comfortable as it blows through the factory
in-dash vents. The bed area in back is well-protected by a spray on
bed liner - it appears to have done its job well, as there are no
glaring scuffs or other damage from shifting cargo in sight.
Whether you're driving to a Longhorn athletic event or anywhere
else, the road-readiness of this vintage Chevy is a welcome
benefit. A 350 cubic inch V8 sits in the center of a nicely
detailed engine compartment, armed with an Edelbrock intake
manifold and 4-barrel carb just underneath its properly branded air
cleaner. This truck tracks straight and true, with no noticeable
pulling and a nice ride and its power brakes - featuring discs up
front - are in good order as well to provide prompt, fade resistant
stops. A 4-speed 700r4 transmission sits in back of the engine, so
you'll also have the benefit of an overdrive gear to keep RPMs down
at highway speeds as this great looking pickup rolls on its set of
15" steel wheels wrapped with Antares tires that still carry plenty
of tread.
Running strong and featuring a host of great custom touches, this
1971 Chevrolet C10 would be the perfect score for the ardent
Longhorn fan, as well the classic truck enthusiast with an
appreciation for tasteful customization. Call today!