1966 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in August all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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The first-generation C/K truck platform was introduced in 1960 and ran through 1966, laying the foundation for one of the most popular trucks ever, the C10. By 1966, the C10 featured clean, edgy styling, with a wide grille, high turn signals, and dramatic indents in the slab-sided body panels. Inside the cabin, good ergonomics met deep-cushion seats and a hooded instrument cluster, creating a comfortable place to work.

And speaking of work, the C Series featured a high-strength ladder-type steel frame with a refined coil-spring suspension, offering both high payload capacity and a smooth ride. The standard 6-cylinder engine balanced power with efficiency and durability. And those stylish Fleetside and Stepside bodies were offered with 115- or 127-inch wheelbases and 6.5- or 8-foot beds.

All told, the C10’s unique blend of rugged styling, impressive performance, and driver comfort helped solidify its reputation as a versatile workhorse then, and as a desirable collectible now.

This example has been refinished in blue with refreshed blue and white upholstery, has been modified with 15” Rally wheels and a custom wood bed, and is powered by a 250ci six cylinder backed by a column-shifted 3-speed manual transmission.

This 1966 Chevrolet C10 is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Half-ton short bed configuration

• Refinished in blue with blue and white upholstery

• 15” wheels

• 250ci straight-six engine

• 3-speed column-shifted manual transmission

• Dual exhaust

Factory Equipment

• Slab-side styling

• Deep-cushion seat

• High strength ladder frame

• Coil spring suspension

• Self-adjusting brakes

• Recirculating ball steering

• 115” wheelbase and 180” body

Modifications

• Refinished in blue

• Custom bench seat

• Sliding rear window

• Audiovox head unit

• 15” Rally wheels

• Custom wood bed slats with stainless strips

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars.

• Exterior brightwork worn

• Interior brightwork and carpet worn

• Tires have 2016 date codes

• No windshield wipers or external antenna

• Accelerator pedal detached

• Images detailing the condition of the 1966 Chevrolet C10 are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

This 1966 Chevrolet C10 is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Information

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   Email: mlowney@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.  

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.