If seeing this K-10 up for sale doesn’t make you want to immediately call your bank, I don’t know what to tell you. This might not be the site for you. We’re way into this 1972 Chevrolet K10 restoration being offered by Collectible Motorcar of Atlanta at a cost of $54,900, a small price to pay for such an incredible rig.
This stepside shortbed has been built right, with fresh Comet Blue paint, flawless brightwork, a modest lift, knobby off-road tires, and a rebuilt and modified 350 cubic-inch V8 motor. When you buy this beauty, Collectible will even send you home with build receipts, the original owner's manual, original build sheet, the Protect-O-Plate, and the original bill of sale. Do want.
ABOUT THE 1972 CHEVROLET K10
This K10 is a fine example of Chevy’s vaunted C/K line. Replacing the generation without a name (1st gen), and preceding the squarebody Chevys (3rd gen) came the 2nd generation which was often called the “Action Line.” We’re not exactly sure what that name meant, but it could have been referring to the fact that with this generation Chevy was looking to develop a series of trucks to be used for purposes other than just work. In keeping with that theme, the 2nd gen included comfort and convenience items like air conditioning and power steering, as well as a coil spring trailing arm rear suspension, offering a much more comfortable ride than traditional leaf springs.
Now that you know a bit about the C/K, let us tell you why this is a more-than-fair price for this 1972 Chevy K10. Aside from being objectively gorgeous and meticulously restored, the 2nd generation C/K line is quickly appreciating in value, with a 5-year rolling average increase in auction price of around 50% over the last 5 years according to classic.com data.
While this truck is priced above that rolling average price, a quick scan of some of the comparables at around this price shows you that this is indeed a good buy. In that scan you might also notice that on January 29, 2022, Barrett Jackson hammered down on a 1972 Chevy K10 for a mind-bending $192,500 (!!!!). That one was more mod than resto, but my goodness.
SPECS
As mentioned above, this K-10 represents a recent restoration, with only 994 miles on the odometer since the work was performed–enough to make sure that this thing has been properly shaken down and dialed in. Much of the work done during the restoration was designed with originality in mind, but there have been some enhancements to the ride, power and sound to make this K-10 as capable a driver as it is in the mud. Full details are below.
As the Collectible team mentions in their listing, the inherent collectibility (and value) of this K-10 is enhanced by the presence of its original build sheet, bill of sale, Protect-O-Plate and even build receipts. And this thing is just as clean on the underbody and under the hood as it is on the outside and interior.
You want this one. We can tell.
MECHANICAL & DRIVE:
- 350 cubic inch V8
- 3-speed manual transmission
- 2-speed transfer case
- Front disc brakes
- Power steering
- Dual steering stabilizers
- Holley four-barrel carburetor
- Upgraded intake
- Upgraded headers
INTERIOR:
- Blue interior
- Blue vinyl bench seating
- Paint matched interior panels
- Painted glove box lid
- Original style steering wheel
- Central tachometer
- A/C (runs cold!)
- AM/FM digital tune and upgraded stereo speakers
BODY & EXTERIOR:
- Blue Comet paint, white roof
- Lift kit
- Dual exhaust
- 15” alloy wheels with polished lip
- 35” BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires
- Original badging in excellent condition
- Dark bedliner paint
