Vehicle Description
There's really something to be said for vehicles that have had
careful owners. Take this 1972 Chevrolet C10 pickup for example. It
has been owned and loved its entire life, and as a result, the 350
cubic inch V8 purrs like new and the truck drives like it should, a
relatively rare phenomenon in the world of vintage pickups. This is
one case where proper treatment has definitely paid off.
Somehow, light blue paint just looks right on the squared-off shape
of the C10. Not just for tailfins and chrome, this pickup wears the
pastel paint proudly and still looks rugged thanks to the Chevy's
utilitarian shape. A white top certainly helps, too. It has been
repainted, of course, and the older restoration still looks great,
having been done to a good standard a few years ago. Tight gaps,
straight bodywork, and no modifications mean that this truck
recalls a bygone era better than most, particularly with its
outstanding mechanicals. The 8-foot bed has been coated with
spray-in bedliner material that's so neatly and crisply applied
that it almost looks like a drop-in protector. Bright chrome
bumpers, the original stainless trim, and shiny polished bed
protectors add some flash to the otherwise staid commercial
vehicle, and everything is very nicely preserved.
The interior certainly appears to be original and is holding up
quite well. The wild plaid vinyl seat cover has Highlander Plaid
cloth inserts that look especially cool today and the blue and
white combination works well with the blue paint on the dash. The
steering column is topped with a wood-rimmed wheel that might have
been intended for a Corvette, and the factory gauges are still
bright and well-marked. The column shifter moves through the gears
easily enough, managing a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission, so
this truck is still daily-driver friendly. The original AM radio is
not working, but that only means it's ready for your choice of
entertainment system, and you'll note that this is a factory A/C
truck, a rare option back in 1972 (needs a recharge).
A warmed-over 350 cubic inch V8 lives in the cavernous engine bay,
delivering just the right combination of performance and
reliability. It still carries its factory air cleaner and valve
covers, plus a lot of Chevy Orange paint that makes it look quite
correct. In addition to the A/C, it's also equipped with power
steering and power disc brakes, so it feels modern and comfortable
today, and the burbling dual exhaust has a nice tone that's never
annoying. The original independent front end is far more
sophisticated than Ford's Twin-I-Beam setup, and the coil spring
rear suspension with long trailing arms makes this pickup ride well
empty or full. It's clean and solid underneath, if not detailed,
and you won't find many better these days. Factory-style Rally
wheels carry 235/75/15 whitewall radials for a clean old truck
look.
This C10 is one of those trucks that just feels right, which is
surely due to careful maintenance from an guy who really loved it.
It's also pretty darned good looking. Call today!