1971 Chevrolet C10 with a 355, Holley EFI and a 12-bolt, priced as a driver that needs a transmission
The engine work is done; budget for a TH350 rebuild or an overdrive swap
1971 Chevrolet C10
Why we picked it
Why we picked it: the seller lists a blueprinted 355 small-block with aluminum heads, a mild cam, dual-plane intake, long-tube headers and Holley EFI, backed by a TH350 with a deep pan and external cooler and a 12-bolt with 3.73 gears. They rate the interior about 8 of 10 and the exterior about 6.5 of 10, and say rust is minimal.
The catch is stated plainly: the transmission will not go into third once fully warm, and there are small ATF and oil leaks. A TH350 rebuild is a known, modest cost, and many builders would swap to an overdrive anyway, so at $12,495 the truck still lands well under recent driver sales.
The value check
The seller is asking $12,495. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $12,100–$26,250, so the middle of the market is about $19,175. That put this car 35% under.
Driver-grade 1971 C10 long beds and stepsides sold for $12,100 to $26,250 from Apr to Oct 2026 (Mecum, BaT). At $12,495 this one asks about 35% under the $19,175 midpoint.
- Mecum 1971 C10 long bed $12,100 (Oct 2026)
- Mecum 1971 C10 stepside $17,600 (Apr 2026)
- BaT 1971 C10 Cheyenne long bed $26,250 (Sep 2026)
What to check
- Seller says the TH350 will not shift into third when hot; plan on a rebuild or replacement
- Title status is not stated; confirm a clean title before you travel
- The listed VIN (AMS47829) is a dealer stock code; get the real VIN and match it to the title
- Bed length is not stated; confirm from photos or in person
- Check cab corners, rockers, floors and the bed floor, the usual 1967-72 rust spots
- The truck is at the owner's home, not the dealer lot; call ahead to arrange a viewing
Making it drive like new
Use the transmission problem as the excuse for a 700R4 or 4L60E, which suits the 3.73 gears much better on the highway. Add front disc brakes if it does not have them, a dropped spindle and coil kit, and a modern harness to support the EFI.
12 builders make a complete chassis for the 1967–72 C10 pickup. Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.
What 1967–72 C10 pickup cars sell for
| Condition | Sales | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | 1 | $24,250 | $24,250 | $24,250 |
| Driver | 26 | $9,838 | $23,323.50 | $47,000 |
| Collector | 2 | $53,900 | $57,200 | $60,500 |
| Pro-build | 8 | $22,000 | $51,150 | $73,700 |
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Chevrolet C20 Pickup | Driver | $10,167 | Oct 23, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1971 C10 long bed | Driver | $12,100 | Oct 21, 2026 | Mecum |
| 1969 C10 stepside | Driver | $19,800 | Oct 21, 2026 | Mecum |
| 1969 C10 long bed | Driver | $16,500 | Oct 21, 2026 | Mecum |
| 1968 Chevrolet C10 | Driver | $22,203 | Oct 15, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1968 Chevrolet C10 Long Bed Pickup | Driver | $20,750 | Oct 15, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1967 Chevrolet C10 Step Side Pickup | Pro-build | $22,000 | Oct 15, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1967 Chevrolet C10 Long Bed Pickup | Driver | $16,750 | Oct 11, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
