LOT 351

1966 Chevrolet C10 Chassis no. C1446S111543

Sold for US$35,840 inc. premium

Lot 351

Frame off restoration with new 502 crate motor
1966 Chevrolet C10

Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia Auction|11 October 2020, 13:00 EDT|Philadelphia, Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

1966 Chevrolet C10
Chassis no. C1446S111543

502 Overhead Valve V8 Engine
Single Carburetor
Aprox. 450hp
3-Speed Automatic Transmission
Independent Coil Spring Front Suspension with Leaf Spring Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Drum Brakes

*Wonderfully restored truck by model specialist
*Immense Big Block Power
*Attractive Green/White exterior
*Time warp interior

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THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

For decades the Chevrolet C/K series of trucks served as the backbone of the makes lineup. Made available in any flavor from the simple and rugged inline-6 powered C10 to the heavy duty, big block powered commercial C30's and C40's, Millions were delivered to hard working men and woman around the world. As a result, a dedicated following has persisted.

One such devotee of the model was a man named Paul Owens. A constructor of furniture by trade, Mr. Owens was a fanatic of the best variety who spent his available time restoring 1966 Chevrolet C10s exclusively. Roughly 50 of these dependable trucks found themselves in his hands, with this particular truck on offer being one such example.

As one can imagine from such a singularly focused individual, this stylish sea foam green C10 is finished to an incredibly high standard. Prowling under the hood lies a fantastically fitted 502 Chevrolet crate motor capable of vaporizing any tire brave enough to transmit this big block's immense power and torque to the road. In sharp contrast to the irresponsible levels of grunt in the engine bay, the truck maintains an entirely inconspicuous aesthetic. Only a mild lowering of the ride height and twin pipes out the back give away this Chevy's potential. Inside the cabin, the treatment is standard '66. Cloth bench seats, a column shifter, and a binnacle free from flashy gauges make this a nostalgic treat. Mr. Owens' experience in the furniture business shows out back in the bed, where finely finished dark slats of timber provide the truck with an earthly touch.

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