Few vehicles are as interesting as those that have been lovingly maintained over the years, like this 1972 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne Pickup. It was sold new at Newman Chevrolet in Garland, Texas, and the original Protect-O-Plate indicates the date of sale as July 31, 1972. The odometer reads 44,087 miles, which is affirmed by an Arizona actual-mile title. Powered by a 402/210 HP V-8 engine topped by a 4-barrel carburetor, a Turbo 400 automatic transmission guides power to a 12-bolt rear axle. The interior was restored with the original-style blue houndstooth upholstery, and the factory Rally wheels were also restored and adorned with trim rings. Finished in its original Hawaiian Blue color, the bumpers have been rechromed and the body trim has been replaced with new or polished pieces. Fitted with tinted and shaded glass, the C10 is very well equipped and has power front disc brakes, power steering, factory air conditioning, full dashboard instrumentation including a tachometer, the original AM/FM radio and a tilt steering column. If that isn’t enough, the list of options goes on with front bumper guards, twin exterior side-view mirrors, door edge guards, the big back window, a bed light and the Deluxe window trim. Accompanied by the original owner’s manual and emission control book, this pickup presents exquisitely well. For 1967, the Chevrolet truck line was completely redesigned and reengineered to provide a larger cab, larger box, a smoother and more controlled ride and a deeper integration of creature comforts for a more car-like experience. It seemed more people were using pickups as daily drivers, so Chevrolet’s thinking was to offer them a larger array of features such as an AM/FM radio, air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, more comfortable seating surfaces, full carpeting, wood-grain trim and much more. The concept worked, as this second generation of the C/K truck line proved to be a sales leader and forged the way for more trucks to be built.
