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One-Owner 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Big 10 454

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One-Owner 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Big 10 454

This 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Big 10 is a heavy-duty Fleetside pickup that was purchased new by the seller and her husband, and it is powered by a 454ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. The truck is finished in Charcoal over red cloth upholstery, and equipment includes heavy-duty suspension, Rally wheels, cruise control, an aftermarket trailer brake controller, intermittent windshield wipers, a camper shell, a sliding rear window, a receiver hitch, and a Delco AM stereo. Work performed in preparation for the sale is said to include replacing the headliner, crankcase breather filter, and ignition components along with performing an oil change. This C10 is now offered on behalf of the seller with manufacturer’s literature, service records, and a clean Arkansas title.

One-Owner 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Big 10 454

The Fleetside truck rides on a 131.5″ wheelbase and was finished from the factory in Charcoal (18), and the seller notes that the hood has been repainted. Features include chrome bumpers and trim, a receiver hitch, a sliding rear window, and “Big 10″ badging. A camper shell is included in the sale and shown mounted on the truck in the gallery below, as is a club badge display mounted on the front bumper. Close-up photos of imperfections, including paint chips on the front hood, rear tailgate, and roof, are depicted in the gallery below.

One-Owner 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Big 10 454

Rally 15″ wheels are mounted with 235/75 Michelin X Radial LT tires, which were installed in 2004 and require replacement according to the seller. Big 10 trucks were fitted with a heavy-duty suspension from the factory, and additional equipment includes power steering, front disc brakes, and a front stabilizer bar.

One-Owner 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Big 10 454

The bench seat is upholstered in Carmine cloth and vinyl upholstery, and silver trim accents the color-coordinated dashboard and door panels. Amenities include power windows and locks, intermittent windshield wipers, an aftermarket trailer brake controller, and a Delco AM stereo. The seller notes the air-conditioning system requires service, and the headliner was replaced in April 2022.

One-Owner 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Big 10 454

The steering wheel is mounted on a tilting column and fronts instrumentation that includes a 100-mph speedometer and gauges monitoring fuel level, voltage, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer has rolled over once and now shows 25k miles, and true mileage is unknown.

One-Owner 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Big 10 454

The 454ci V8 engine was factory rated at 210 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque when new. Service completed in April 2022 consisted of replacing the spark plugs, spark plug wires, crankcase filter, air filter, and radiator cap along with an oil change according to the seller, who notes an oil leak.

One-Owner 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Big 10 454

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. A hole in the muffler has been patched, and additional photos showing the suspension, the chassis, and underbody corrosion are presented in the gallery.

One-Owner 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Big 10 454

The SPID sticker has been removed but is included in the sale, along with manufacturer’s literature and service records.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $15,000 by DannyRHolland
Auction Ended August 11, 2022 at 12:58PM PT
Bids 31
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BaT Essentials

Seller: D.Seddon
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703
Listing Details
  • Chassis: CCS449S171371
  • 25k Miles Shown, TMU
  • One-Owner Example
  • 454ci V8
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Charcoal Paint
  • Carmine Upholstery
  • Big 10 Fleetside Pickup
  • Silverado Equipment Package
  • 15" Rally Wheels
  • Cruise Control
  • Intermittent Windshield Wipers
  • Aftermarket Trailer Brake Controller
  • Camper Shell
  • Receiver Hitch
  • Delco AM Stereo
  • Sliding Rear Window
  • Manufacturer's Literature
  • Service Records
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #81213