Vehicle Description
Vintage trucks are extremely popular right now, and if this 1966
Chevrolet C10 is any indication, there's a bright future in old
haulers. From the low-key paint to the smooth-running 283 under the
hood, this cool pickup offers a great glimpse into what trucks were
really like in the mid-1960s. 1966 was the last year for the
Fleetside pickups introduced in 1960, which offered lower rooflines
and a swept-back cab that offered industry-leading space and
comfort, and we wouldn't see such ornate trucks ever again.
Finished in its original code 555 Saddle paint, this truck is a
good-looking hauler that doesn't look like it's trying too hard.
The Fleetside offered dramatic styling with lots of swoops and
curves, as well as brilliant use of trim, and all of it remains
100% intact on this hauler. Other styling details include the
wing-like lip at the back of the cab, which probably has no real
function but looks really cool. Paint and bodywork are done to a
good standard, and this truck will be right at home both at local
shows and the local lumber yard on a Saturday afternoon. These were
well-made rugged machines from new, so it shouldn't be surprising
to find one this nice today, and very little bodywork seems to have
been required to get it ready for the single repaint it enjoyed a
few years ago. All the original trim remains, from the massive
front bumper and delicate egg crate grille, to the cool cast trim
piece behind the cab, to the polished stainless along the sides
that is strongly reminiscent of the Impala SS trim from just a few
years earlier. But if you need it to work, it's ready, with a
wood-floor bed that's probably original and showing some age that
means it's OK to throw your stuff in there without a second
thought.
Trucks were austere machines when they were new, and this one seems
pretty much the way they were back then with a few notable
upgrades. The bench seat wears replacement upholstery that closely
replicates the original cloth and vinyl, which is showing some wear
but ties in perfectly with the matching headliner, gray dash and
black rubber floor coverings. Padded dashes and door panels hadn't
yet made it to the truck lines, so they've been finished in
matching Fawn paint to give everything a uniform look and you'll be
shocked to find that this one carries a working factory AM radio!
The original gauges are a very cool setup with a single lens over
all dials and the 3-speed manual transmission shifts well for an
old-school feel.
We have every reason to believe that's the original,
numbers-matching "High Torque" 283 cubic inch V8 under the hood,
although such things matter less in a truck than in a Corvette. As
a truck, function was chosen over style, so it runs a heavy-duty
air cleaner, simple stamped valve covers, and correct Chevy Orange
paint on the block, which looks fantastic. It runs beautifully with
that smoothness that only '60s engines seem to demonstrate and it's
so tight and eager to run that we have to believe it's completely
stock. Manual steering and brakes are what you'd expect for a
Kentucky farm truck, but it's easy to handle and there's evidence
of conscientious maintenance throughout. The chassis is in good
order with no signs of life in the rust belt and the single exhaust
has just the right muted tone. Aftermarket aluminum wheels were
fitted with 235/75/15 white-letter radials to give it a bit of a
performance vibe.
This is a good, clean truck that can work all day and still clean
up nicely for a night out on the town. Call today!