Photo: Garage Kept Motors
This Chevrolet C10 has nearly fooled us – as per the sticker on the front windshield – to think it is a retro build with a few modern touches. It is, in essence, but there is much more than meets the eye here.
You see, instead of the old truck's underpinnings, it features an entirely new platform. The '64 C10 body was mounted on the chassis of a 2009 Impala. Therefore, it is probably much more comfortable than the stock one. On top of that, it also features more modern amenities, including suspension, brakes, and other oily bits.
Speaking of the mechanicals, it is worth noting that this C10 does not pack a V8, which is rather surprising for a vehicle of this caliber. Its owner thought a V6 would suit it better, so it rocks a 3.9-liter unit. We're by no means experts in GM's powertrains, but do you know what else used to rock such a mill? If you said the ninth-gen Impala, which was made from 2005 to 2013, then you are certainly right.
In fact, the sedan was offered with several such units, in addition to other V6s with smaller displacements and a 5.3-liter V8 that powered the top-of-the-line flavor of the car. As for the C10 that came to life from 1960 to 1966, the original offering included a few straight-six lumps, a V6, and a pair of V8s. Manual and automatic transmissions were hooked up to the original engines, whereas the ninth-gen Impala came with two pedals only and featured more gears.
Due to the use of the more modern chassis, this custom pickup is front-wheel drive and uses a four-speed auto ‘box. Disc brakes supply the stopping power at both axles. The car features the same interior as the Impala, and has electrically adjustable seats, a working air conditioning system, and an aftermarket infotainment system. It has a red finish with a few white accents, a black cockpit and rides on classic wheels with a five-spoke pattern.
With roughly 75,000 miles under its belt or around 120,700 kilometers, this vehicle is listed for sale. The vendor, Garage Kept Motors, describes it as a "one-off show truck" that is "completely custom." So, how much do you think they're asking to let it go? Not a small fortune if you paid attention to the title. The ad reveals a buy-it-now price of $29,900, and that's about as much as a brand-new Chevrolet Colorado, so long as you don't factor in the destination charge and dealer fees. The Colorado has an MSRP of $29,200, and to this writer, it sounds like a better deal than the old C10, as there are many things that can go wrong with it.
Speaking of the mechanicals, it is worth noting that this C10 does not pack a V8, which is rather surprising for a vehicle of this caliber. Its owner thought a V6 would suit it better, so it rocks a 3.9-liter unit. We're by no means experts in GM's powertrains, but do you know what else used to rock such a mill? If you said the ninth-gen Impala, which was made from 2005 to 2013, then you are certainly right.
In fact, the sedan was offered with several such units, in addition to other V6s with smaller displacements and a 5.3-liter V8 that powered the top-of-the-line flavor of the car. As for the C10 that came to life from 1960 to 1966, the original offering included a few straight-six lumps, a V6, and a pair of V8s. Manual and automatic transmissions were hooked up to the original engines, whereas the ninth-gen Impala came with two pedals only and featured more gears.
Due to the use of the more modern chassis, this custom pickup is front-wheel drive and uses a four-speed auto ‘box. Disc brakes supply the stopping power at both axles. The car features the same interior as the Impala, and has electrically adjustable seats, a working air conditioning system, and an aftermarket infotainment system. It has a red finish with a few white accents, a black cockpit and rides on classic wheels with a five-spoke pattern.
With roughly 75,000 miles under its belt or around 120,700 kilometers, this vehicle is listed for sale. The vendor, Garage Kept Motors, describes it as a "one-off show truck" that is "completely custom." So, how much do you think they're asking to let it go? Not a small fortune if you paid attention to the title. The ad reveals a buy-it-now price of $29,900, and that's about as much as a brand-new Chevrolet Colorado, so long as you don't factor in the destination charge and dealer fees. The Colorado has an MSRP of $29,200, and to this writer, it sounds like a better deal than the old C10, as there are many things that can go wrong with it.
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