True enough, the two-tone vinyl upholstery is attractive and in nice shape. The interior belies the exterior and the seller states, “ Interior is in great shape with new carpet, seat upholstery, and dash cover“. It still gives me a start every time a see a Chevy engine that’s painted blue instead of traditional orange! Originally pegged at something miserly like 205 net HP, this version has been woken up a bit with an aluminum intake manifold, open element air cleaner, headers, and a more aggressive cam – the seller says that it runs great! As is often the case, an automatic transmission handles gear-related matters. Besides its short bed body style, seemingly more popular with enthusiasts, this one is powered by a 454 CI V8 engine. Out of the gate, this truck has some positive attributes going for it. Located in Staunton, Illinois, this “aesthetically burned” C10 is available, here on eBay for a current bid of $7,600 with the reserve not yet met. A case in point is the 1979 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck – just keep that image in mind as we investigate further. The ante gets raised when said patina gets clear coated, and it’s an entirely different matter when it’s been helped along or manufactured. Sure, it’s one thing to find an old car that has had the finish burned off of it because it has been languishing in bright, hot sunshine for years – I don’t think it’s a great look but to each their own. As with many Barn Finds commenters’ positions, I’m not a fan – especially of “made to order” or faux patina. At some point, an honest conversation about “patina” has to be had.
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