Vehicle Description
You can't go wrong with a handsome older pickup in traditional
colors, but this 1965 Chevrolet C10 is actually more of a wolf in
sheep's clothing. The lovely white and powder-blue paint scheme may
be a bit tame, but this isn't some six cylinder grocery-getter.
Instead, you get a powerful 350 V8 under the hood, a comfortable
A/C interior, and enough curb appeal to attract vintage truck fans
from all walks of life. Better yet, it's priced to move fast. Take
a closer look but don't hesitate, because this one won't last
long.
A clean old pickup in classic colors and wearing a stepside bed
makes for an appealing package, regardless of the powerplant
inside. We'll go out on a limb and suggest that there aren't many
of these trucks running around today that have been this nicely
restored, and the point was to keep everything low-key enough that
the truck still looks very close to what it looked like in 1965.
The light blue paint is just perfect on a vehicle from the mid-60s
and with the contrasting white roof, it has an old-school truck
look that's ideal. Finish quality is quite nice, with good gaps,
smooth panels, and an overall look of higher-end driver quality
that holds up under scrutiny. The finish shines up beautifully and
they kept all the wonderful details that make these trucks special,
including the flying wing trim on the back of the cab and they even
strapped a bright red jerry can to the driver's side bed-step. The
flared fenders of the stepside bed give it a muscular crouch and
the bed inside is neatly finished with heavy-duty spray-in liner on
the side panels to go with the oak wood floor, so you don't have to
be afraid to use it as intended once in a while. A brightly
polished grille, matching chrome bumpers, and CHEVROLET block
letters on the tailgate all make for an appealing package, and the
upgraded headlights light up the road much better than the original
units.
They kept the theme of the interior fairly stock, too, although a
few choice upgrades inside have really made things much more
comfortable inside. We love the bench seat with matching
blue-and-white vinyl cover that looks like a perfect match to the
exterior paint, and the handsome two-tone details are a nice
complement to the bright bodywork. All new Dolphin gauges inside an
updated chrome bezel are wonderful addition, and the tach and
auxiliary dials suggest that maybe there's something going on under
the hood, but the install is subtle enough to go unnoticed, keeping
the classic spirit of the truck intact. Keeping with that thought,
the original steering wheel with its cool horn ring was retained,
although it's now mounted on a tilt column, and other upgraded
options include an R134a A/C system and an upgraded AM/FM/CD/AUX
head unit that make things much more comfortable on long cruises.
Black carpets are an obvious step-up from the original rubber mats,
but again, this truck isn't about showing off the wonders of modern
technology, it's about the delicate balance of sticking to the
original script during an upgraded restoration. And we have to say,
the builders of this C-10 pulled things off wonderfully.
In the 1960s, there was only one engine you wanted under the hood
of your cruiser, and that was a small block Chevy. This one
displaces 350 cubic inches and was borrowed from a later-model GM,
so it was built to run. Dressed to impress, this strong-running
small block features Chevy Orange paint to give it a bright
contrast, matching finned valve covers, a black open-element air
cleaner, and while it wasn't necessarily built for show, it has a
very clean and functional look that suits this vintage truck just
fine. A modern alternator, aluminum radiator, power steering, power
front disc brakes, and R134a refrigerant in the A/C system make it
easy to drive and maintain, while a 4-barrel carb and performance
intake help build horsepower. It has an awesome rumble thanks to
long-tube headers that feed into the dual exhaust with chambered
mufflers that sing a nice baritone snarl when you dip into the
throttle. A TH350 3-speed automatic transmission feeds a 10-bolt
rear end so it's certainly reliable, and the entire undercarriage
is very solid and presentable. Finishing the look, this slick C10
sits on paint-matched steelies adorned with white Bowtie hubcaps,
and they've all been wrapped with 215/75/15 whitewall radials that
look awesome.
Documented with maintenance records and owner's manuals, this
nicely restored '65 Chevy represents a ton of value for the
investment. But as you might expect, good deals never last long.
Call today!