1972 Chevrolet C10 Custom Fleetside Pickup 350

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 debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. 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 1972 Chevrolet C10 marked the final year of the second-generation C/K pickup series (1967–1972), a line that helped redefine the American pickup truck. Known for its clean, squared-off styling and car-like ride, the C10 was a half-ton, two-wheel-drive model that appealed to both work and leisure buyers. 

By 1972, the C10 had matured into a refined and versatile vehicle. It featured a coil-spring rear suspension that provided a smoother ride than its leaf-spring competitors. The model year also introduced subtle updates like a new egg-crate grille design and interior refinements, including improved dash controls and optional full instrumentation. 

Under the hood, buyers could choose from a range of engines, including the reliable 250 inline-six and small-block V8s like the 307 and 350. Transmission options included three-speed manual, four-speed manual, and Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic. 

This one features mid-level Custom trim, which adds chrome bumpers and grille trim and upgraded full foam vinyl-upholstered bench seat with optional cloth inserts. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in orange paint over black vinyl with black/white houndstooth cloth inserts 

• Craftec black vinyl tonneau cover 

• Powered by 350 cu-in V8 engine with four-barrel carb rated at 250 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (CCE142A120149) decodes as: 

  • C – Chevrolet 

  • C – 2WD (Conventional cab) 

  • E – V8 engine 

  • 14 – Half-ton pickup 

  • 2 – 1972 model year 

  • A – Atlanta (Georgia) assembly plant 

  • 120149 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Fleetside smooth-sided bed 

• Custom headlights 

• Tinted windows 

• Air conditioning 

• Power brakes,

• Power steering

• Headers

• Grant GT Series steering wheel 

• 100-mph speedometer 

• Coil-spring rear suspension 

• Foose chrome wheels 

• Saffiro SF8000 265/35R22 tires in front, Fullway HP108 295/30ZR22 in rear 

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. 

• Grille trim scratched 

• Paint chips on passenger rear fender; chips, scrapes, scratches in trunk 

• Imperfections on driver’s door frame at base of window 

Included 

• Spare tire 

Ownership History

This 1972 Chevrolet C10 Custom Fleetside Pickup is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

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 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 additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to 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 beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.