This Chevrolet C/K (1973-1991) got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1978 Chevrolet C10 is a Silverado regular-cab pickup that is finished in orange over burgundy and powered by a carbureted 350ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes 15″ steel wheels, air conditioning, and a cassette stereo. The truck was acquired by the current owner out of North Carolina in 2021 and subsequent service has consisted of fluid changes and replacement of the ignition coil and distributor. This C10 is offered at no reserve with manufacturer’s literature and a California title in the name of the seller’s museum.

No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet C10 Silverado

The truck was refinished in orange under prior ownership. Brightwork includes chrome bumpers with front overriders and rearview mirrors as well as polished trim on the sides, cab, and tailgate. Silverado 10 badges are mounted to the front fenders. The seller notes the presence of scratches in the bed, which are shown up close in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet C10 Silverado

Silver-painted 15″ rally wheels feature beauty rings and hubcaps and are shod with 235/75 Broadway Classic thin whitewall tires. A full-size spare is located beneath the bed.

No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet C10 Silverado

The burgundy interior features a vinyl bench seat with color-matched carpeting, door trim, and shoulder belts. Amenities include manual roll-up windows, door map pockets, rubber floor mats, an air conditioning system, and an older cassette stereo. Silverado badging is present on the dash.

No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet C10 Silverado

The two-spoke steering wheel with a Chevrolet center cap fronts instrumentation in silver-painted bezels including an 85-mph speedometer, auxiliary gauges, and a five-digit mechanical odometer reading 1,100 miles. Total mileage is unknown.

No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet C10 Silverado

The 350ci V8 features a Holley carburetor topped by a factory air cleaner assembly as well as an electric choke and an aftermarket radiator. Recent service is said to have included an oil change as well as replacement of the ignition coil and module in the distributor. The seller notes that smog equipment has been removed, and the truck will not pass a California emissions test.

No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet C10 Silverado

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a column-shifted three-speed automatic transmission and a 12-bolt rear axle. A transmission fluid and filter service was completed in March 2021. Additional photos in the gallery show the presence of corrosion on underside components.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $18,776 by SergioT76
Auction Ended May 28, 2021 at 2:36PM PT
Bids 32
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BaT Essentials

Location: Newbury Park, California 91320
Listing Details
  • Chassis: CCL148A145115
  • 1,100 Miles Shown, TMU
  • 350ci V8
  • 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Orange Paint
  • Burgundy Vinyl Upholstery
  • 15" Steel Wheels w/Trim Rings
  • Whitewall Tires
  • Chrome Bumpers
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cassette Stereo
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #48723