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 handsome blue paint to the smooth-running 327
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 bright medium blue with a white top, this truck is a
movie star. 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. Surprisingly, the blue paint
is all original - not repainted; only the white has been repainted.
So, it's apparent that it's been taken care of all its life. These
were well-made rugged machines from new, so it shouldn't be
surprising to find one this nice today. 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. Sharp eyes will
notice the optional passenger side rearview mirror as well. But if
you need it to work, it's ready, with a wood-floor bed that is most
likely still original as well, 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 still wears the original cloth and vinyl
upholstery, 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 medium gray to give everything a
uniform look and you'll be shocked to find that this one carries
working factory A/C! The original gauges are a very cool setup with
a single lens over all dials and the original AM radio is joined by
a modern Pioneer AM/FM/CD head unit neatly installed under the dash
so it's all easy to revert to stock if that's what you want.
We have every reason to believe that's the original,
numbers-matching 327 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, again is original. It runs beautifully
with that smoothness that only '60s engines seem to demonstrate and
it's so tight and eager to run. Both power steering and a newer
power brake setup make it easy to handle and there's evidence of
conscientious maintenance throughout. The 2-speed PowerGlide
automatic transmission shifts crisply and while it's original, the
chassis is in good order with no signs of life in the rust belt.
Simple painted steel wheels with basic hubcaps were fitted with
235/70/15 whitewall radials to give it a period-correct look.
This is a great truck that can work all day and still clean up
nicely for a night out on the town. Call today!