Skyway Classics FL
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Bradenton, FL 34211
1968 Chevrolet C10 Long Bed — Two-Tone Red and White with Small Block V8Why This Car Is SpecialThe 1967–1972 Chevrolet C/K trucks, commonly known as the 'Action Line' generation, represent a turning point in how Americans thought about pickup trucks. Before this body style arrived, trucks were work tools first and driver experience a distant second. Chevrolet changed that with a wider cab, a lower hood line, and a coil-spring front suspension that finally gave a half-ton truck something resembling a comfortable ride. The C10 — the 'C' denoting two-wheel drive and the '10' indicating half-ton capacity — became the volume seller of the lineup and set the template for what a light-duty truck could be.The 1968 model year sits in a particularly desirable window within this generation. It was the second year of the redesigned body, which means the factory had worked out most of the early production wrinkles, but the truck hadn't yet seen the federally mandated side marker lights and other compliance additions that began appearing in subsequent years. It still wears the cleaner face of the original design intent. These trucks are now well into their collector phase, with prices for clean, driver-quality examples rising steadily as the generation that grew up around them reaches peak buying power.This specific 1968 Chevrolet C10 is a long bed configuration finished in a two-tone red and white combination — a classic factory-style presentation that was both a practical trim differentiator and one of the most visually definitive looks of the era. The truck runs a small block V8 and presents as a usable, honest classic rather than a trailered show truck. At this price point, it is positioned as a driver — something you can actually use on a weekend without worrying about a chip in a $15,000 paint job.Features List- 350 Small Block V8- Edelbrock Chrome Air Cleaner- Long Bed Configuration- Two-Tone Red and White Exterior- Chrome Front Bumper- Chrome Rear Bumper- Bench Seat Interior- Vinyl Interior- Red Painted Steering Wheel- Original Gauge Cluster- AM Radio- Manual Window CranksMechanicalUnder the hood sits a small block V8 — the engine family that made Chevrolet synonymous with reliability in the postwar era. By 1968, the small block had been in continuous development for over a decade, and it was well established as one of the most robust and parts-supported engines in American automotive history. The 350 cubic inch displacement was introduced in 1967, making this truck among the early recipients of that displacement in the C10 lineup. It is an engine you can source parts for at virtually any auto parts store in the country, which is a practical advantage that compounds over time for any vintage truck owner.The Edelbrock air cleaner sitting on top of the carburetor is a familiar and well-regarded upgrade in the classic truck community. Edelbrock has been building performance intake components since the 1930s, and their chrome air cleaner assemblies became a go-to addition for owners who wanted a clean, purposeful engine bay presentation without spending serious money. It does not change the character of the engine, but it signals that someone has paid attention to this truck.The underside photo tells an honest story. The frame and rear axle show surface rust and road grime consistent with a truck that has lived a real life — this is not a truck that was stored in a climate-controlled building for forty years. The structure appears solid, and the surface oxidation is the kind of thing that comes with age and use rather than neglect. Buyers looking at this price range should approach it as a driver-quality truck, not a numbers-matching trailer queen, and on those terms it delivers good value.InteriorThe interior of the 1968 Chevrolet C10 follows the practical philosophy of the whole truck. You get a full-width bench seat covered in vinyl — the correct and period-appropriate material for
| Year: | 1968 |
| Make: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | C10 |
| Mileage: | 44244 |
| Exterior Color: | Red |
| Interior Color: | Brown |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | Utility-Service Truck |
| Stock: | SN3020 |
| Engine Size: | Unspecified |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Vin: | CE148F159965 |
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