1965 Chevrolet C10, 292 six and four-speed, owned nearly 35 years
Long-term-owned, running 1960-66 C10 priced below the low end of recent driver sales
1965 Chevrolet C10
Why we picked it
Why we picked it: first-generation C10s with independent front suspension are a favorite base for mild restomods, and this 1965 has had the same owner for almost 35 years. It keeps its factory 292 inline six and a four-speed manual, and the seller says it always starts, runs strong and drives well. Recent work includes new tires, a new master cylinder and a new seat cover, new bed wood is being installed, and it has factory overload springs and a wraparound rear bumper.
At $10,495 it sits below the cheapest comparable drivers sold this summer. The seller is upfront about typical rust in the rockers, fender bottoms and tailgate area, so price in some metal work, but the cab corners are said to be solid.
The value check
The seller is asking $10,495. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $11,550–$20,900, so the middle of the market is about $16,225. That put this car 35% under.
Driver-grade 1960-66 C10s sold for $11,550 to $20,900 between Jun and Sep 2026 (BaT, Mecum, Barrett-Jackson). At $10,495 this one asks about 35% under the $16,225 midpoint.
- Barrett-Jackson 1965 C-10 long-bed stepside $11,550 (Sep 2026)
- BaT 1966 C10 long bed $14,500 (Aug 2026)
- Mecum 1964 C10 stepside $17,050 (Sep 2026)
- Mecum 1966 C10 short bed $20,900 (Aug 2026)
What to check
- Seller notes rust in rockers, lower fenders and tailgate; check floors, cab mounts and the bed crossmembers too
- Title status is not stated on the listing; confirm a clean title in the seller's name before you travel
- The odometer field (123456) looks like a placeholder, so mileage is unknown
- The listed VIN (AMB4119) is a dealer stock number, not the truck VIN; get the real VIN and match it to the title
- Check the independent front suspension and rear trailing-arm bushings, coil springs and kingpins for wear
- The truck is at a private home, not the dealer lot; call first to set a viewing
Making it drive like new
Keep the 292 for character or drop in a small-block or LS with a T56 or 4L60E. Front disc brakes, a dual master cylinder, a dropped spindle or coilover front end, and a four-link rear are common bolt-on upgrades for 1960-66 trucks.
8 builders make a complete chassis for the 1960–66 C10 pickup. Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.
What 1960–66 C10 pickup cars sell for
| Condition | Sales | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | 3 | $7,000 | $19,250 | $22,750 |
| Driver | 25 | $10,500 | $21,000 | $56,000 |
| Collector | 1 | $22,000 | $22,000 | $22,000 |
| Pro-build | 2 | $23,540 | $36,770 | $50,000 |
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 454-powered modified 1965 C10 | Driver | $13,250 | Oct 23, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1962 C10 long bed | Driver | $32,000 | Oct 13, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1965 C10 short bed | Driver | $29,000 | Oct 10, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1964 C10 Stepside | Driver | $17,050 | Sep 22, 2026 | Mecum |
| 6.2L-powered 1966 C10 | Driver | $23,540 | Sep 14, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1966 C10 long bed 6.2L | Pro-build | $23,540 | Sep 14, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1965 C-10 long-bed stepside | Driver | $11,550 | Sep 10, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson |
| 1966 C10 Pickup | Driver | $20,598 | Sep 1, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
