Photo: Mecum
The end of the month is fast approaching, and with it will come two major auctions organized by two of America's largest companies playing in this field. One of these auctions, the one which will be held by Mecum in Dallas, Texas, is packed full of cars, and many of them are of the Chevrolet C10 variety.
We've already brought under the spotlight the most high-profile of them, including a patina-rich sleeper and an almost brand-new iteration of the famed Chevy C/K model. And now it's time for yet another one, a blinding white example of fine American pickup.
This one is of 1966 model year, meaning a member of the first generation's last year on the market. It retains the pure lines of the original half-ton, but was upgraded in the most important of places with the proper gear, making it a suitable choice for people in the market for such a customized example of fine American carmaking.
The first thing that strikes you with this pickup is the pure white body (officially pearl white) pulled over a brown interior and with a clean-cut bed at the rear, complete with wood elements and painted metal.
Holding the thing upright on the ground is a set of four Corsart Kingpin wheels. They are 22 inches in diameter and come with brown copper (officially metallic bronze) spokes to tone down the whiteness of the body a bit.
The wheels of the C10 get their spin thanks to an LS engine of unclear capabilities, controlled by means of a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Behind the wheels are power disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors.
The interior of the truck, although updated to meet the demands set by its body and mechanical bits, is very old-school, and makes one feel like they're inside one of those old-fashioned American diners. Far from looking modern, it gives you that warm cozy feeling you get every time you see such a place on the side of the road.
Officially made in saddle with plaid inserts, same as the door panels, the truck's bench sits in front of a black steering wheel and a classic dashboard that holds Dakota Digital gauges. The controls for the air conditioning are in there as well.
It's not clear who is responsible for this classic American build, but we do know it's going under the hammer at the end of the month with the hopes of selling. For how much it's anybody’s guess, but given how there seems to be a reserve on this one, it could go either way.
For reference, people are asking for anywhere between $20,000 and $130,000 for pickup trucks of this generation, in various states of customization.
This one is of 1966 model year, meaning a member of the first generation's last year on the market. It retains the pure lines of the original half-ton, but was upgraded in the most important of places with the proper gear, making it a suitable choice for people in the market for such a customized example of fine American carmaking.
The first thing that strikes you with this pickup is the pure white body (officially pearl white) pulled over a brown interior and with a clean-cut bed at the rear, complete with wood elements and painted metal.
Holding the thing upright on the ground is a set of four Corsart Kingpin wheels. They are 22 inches in diameter and come with brown copper (officially metallic bronze) spokes to tone down the whiteness of the body a bit.
The wheels of the C10 get their spin thanks to an LS engine of unclear capabilities, controlled by means of a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Behind the wheels are power disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors.
The interior of the truck, although updated to meet the demands set by its body and mechanical bits, is very old-school, and makes one feel like they're inside one of those old-fashioned American diners. Far from looking modern, it gives you that warm cozy feeling you get every time you see such a place on the side of the road.
Officially made in saddle with plaid inserts, same as the door panels, the truck's bench sits in front of a black steering wheel and a classic dashboard that holds Dakota Digital gauges. The controls for the air conditioning are in there as well.
It's not clear who is responsible for this classic American build, but we do know it's going under the hammer at the end of the month with the hopes of selling. For how much it's anybody’s guess, but given how there seems to be a reserve on this one, it could go either way.
For reference, people are asking for anywhere between $20,000 and $130,000 for pickup trucks of this generation, in various states of customization.
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