1971 Chevrolet C10 with a 454 and 700R4, bidding barely started
Early bid on a refurbished big-block C10 driver; worth watching, but expect the price to climb a lot.
1971 Chevrolet C10
Why we picked it
Why we picked it: this is a 1971 C10 with a clean Arizona title, a 454 big-block, a 700R4 overdrive automatic and four-wheel disc brakes. The seller says it was refurbished in 2007 and shows paint chips and normal wear since then. It has a heater but no A/C, and it wears 20-inch wheels on new tires. The two-tone turquoise and white paint has hand-painted pinstripes.
With 11 days left, the current bid plus fee is about $3,600, a small fraction of what comparable C10 drivers have brought on Hagerty this year. Bids usually climb in the last day, and the page does not say whether there is a reserve, so treat this as one to watch, not a sure bargain.
The value check
The current bid is $16,050. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $16,450–$25,948, so the middle of the market is about $21,199. That put this car 24% under. Bids usually climb in the final hours, so the discount will likely shrink.
Recent Hagerty Marketplace results for comparable 1972 C10 Custom drivers ran from a $16,450 high bid (June 2026) to a $25,948 sale (August 2026). Price shown is the $3,100 current bid plus Hagerty's 7% buyer's premium ($500 minimum).
- Hagerty Marketplace: 1972 C10 Custom Fleetside 350, sold $25,948 (Aug 2026)
- Hagerty Marketplace: 1972 C10 Custom 350, high bid $16,450 (Jun 2026)
What to check
- Bids usually climb sharply near the end; the reserve status is not shown
- Add Hagerty's 7% buyer's premium ($500 minimum) and shipping from Arizona
- 850 miles is listed as true mileage unknown; the 2007 refurbishment is now almost 20 years old
- Manual brakes behind a 454 on 20-inch wheels; check pedal feel and stopping
- Check cab corners, rocker panels, floor pans and the bed floor under the paint
- Confirm the VIN matches the title and the cooling system handles the big-block in Arizona heat
Making it drive like new
The 454 and 700R4 already give it strong power and an overdrive. Next steps would be a power brake booster for the four-wheel discs, a dropped spindle and coil setup or tubular arms for better handling, and an aftermarket A/C kit to make it usable in summer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parts car | 1 | $450 | $450 | $450 |
| Project | 2 | $11,342 | $17,796 | $24,250 |
| Driver | 34 | $4,950 | $24,597 | $48,400 |
| Collector | 2 | $53,900 | $57,200 | $60,500 |
| Pro-build | 9 | $22,000 | $47,300 | $73,700 |
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 (approx.) Chevrolet pickup, non-running, no title, parts truck | Parts car | $450 | Nov 10, 2026 | Elsewhere |
| 1969 C10 Custom Deluxe Fleetside, 350/TH400 | Driver | $20,598 | Nov 6, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 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 |
