The Chevrolet C/K series of light-duty trucks was launched in the fall of 1959 for the 1960 model year, replacing the 1955-1959 Task Force series. The C/K line encompassed light-duty trucks, medium-duty trucks, chassis-cabs, and full size SUVs. The C/K nomenclature designated the model design, for example: a Chevy C10 was a regular cab with two-wheel drive, and a K10 was a regular cab with four-wheel drive. Developed from its inception as a truck chassis, the C/K line shared none of its major underpinnings with other GM platforms. It was lower, wider, and had an emphasis on comfort and convenience. The cab roof was reinforced for better rigidity. Some engineering cues were taken from the automobile lines, like drop center frames for lower center of gravity and a lower cab, coil-sprung rear axle and independent front suspension. The independent front suspension would be replaced with torsion bars on two-wheel drive trucks beginning with the 1963 model year.
1966 would be the final year for the first-generation C/K, with a full redesign debuting for 1967. The 250 cubic-inch inline six-cylinder was offered for the first time, fed by a one-barrel carburetor, producing 155 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque. A base C10 Fleetside weighed in just over 3,200 pounds and carried a base price of $2,066.
Our feature 1966 Chevy C10 pickup is a factory Fleetside short bed as evidenced by the “14” body code in its VIN. It has had a frame-off restoration in its original code 533 color combination of Light Green and Ermine White, with painted bumpers over a cream vinyl and light brown cloth interior. It is a small rear window model, as the outline for a large rear window can be seen in the rib around the edge of the rear cab panel. The bed has been refurbished in light oak with polished stainless steel trim. This C10 is powered by a 250 cubic-inch inline six-cylinder backed by a “three-on-the-tree” column-mounted three-speed manual. Accompanying the Chevy C10 is the original owner’s manual, Protect-O-Plate, and factory booklet.
This beautifully restored 1966 Chevy C10 pickup will cross the Mecum Auctions block at their Dallas, Texas event taking place September 20th through the 23rd.
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Comments
Not sure what its value is, but it looks pretty nice. I once had a ’66 Chevy 3/4 ton ‘camper special’ with a 327ci V8, automatic tranny. It was a joy to drive. Unfortunately, flood waters engulfed it during a period of heavy rain and that was the end of it.
Beautiful truck! And clearly the inspiration for the current HD Silverado.
Has everything you need in a truck and nothing more. The good old days. What does the $2k price work out to in today’s crazy prices?
I just looked up an inflation calculator for 1966 vs today. They claim 2,000 dollars would equal 18,869.81 today. We all know you can’t buy a base pick up truck for 19 grand. I just built a base level full size 2 door Chevy truck with 0 options. MSRP is 36,645
Fantastic truck!
I love it, but the only thing better would be a 59 Apache fleet side!
Nice. I had a ’64 Longbed in 1978 with a v8 and 3 on da tree. It was pretty rough but very dependable. I used it in my sign biz until 1981 when I bought a ’66 SB.. Over the years, I’ve owned several short beds, a couple of Carryalls, and panels. I prefer the 64-66 with the slanted A-pillar. These trucks, especially the short beds, are bringing big bucks.
Beautiful truck-one I’d love to have. Many years ago I had a ’66 C10 and my dad had a ’66 GMC 3/4 ton. One error in restoration is that the 230 and 250 engines in ’66 were painted blue, not orange like they were in passenger cars. And a correction to this article-the ’63 model replaced the torsion bar front suspension with coil springs, not the other way around. Note for anyone that owns a truck from this era: the hooks on the tailgate were designed to go in from the bottom and turned down, not dropped in from the top as shown here. That way they can’t jump out if you hit a nasty bump.
Beautiful truck.i am currently restoring a 1962 c10 long bed ,coil spring rear ,torsion bar front ,have all papers ,so how can u say “torsion bars came out in 63?