There is something extremely rare about rusty 1974 Chevy C10 truck discovered in barn find
- This 1974 Chevy C10 truck discovered in a barn find is extremely rare
- It had some serious rust issues
- However, its color and wood-grain option add to its collectability
Published on Oct 09, 2024 at 9:05 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Oct 10, 2024 at 5:50 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
The rare color and wood-grain option of this 1974 Chevy C10 truck discovered in a barn make it an unbelievable find.
The wood-grain trim was available only as a factory-installed option.
Plus, the two-tone scheme features a light blue and white combination was available only for the 1973 and 1974 model years.
Both add to the vehicle’s uniqueness, collectability, and – yes – value.
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Rare and rusty 1974 Chevy C10 truck
The truck, which had been sitting and unused since 2011, had some serious rust issues that at first made them skeptical about buying it.
However, overall it was solid, well-equipped with features like heavy-duty suspension and power steering, and had some vintage features that made it a great find.
It wasn’t until they looked further into its paint color and wood-grain finish, though, that they realized just how rare and collectible it is.
They find that the truck has a rare factory wood grain option and is painted in a color that was only available for two years.
The features making it an even rarer barn find
The paint color of the 1974 Chevy C10 truck is a two-tone scheme featuring a classic, yet rare light blue and white combination.
The specific shade of blue is known as ‘503 blue’ and was available only for 1973 and 1974 models.
In other words, collectors would pay a lot to get their hands on it.
The truck also has a factory woodgrain option.
Meanwhile, the wood grain mimics natural wood and was available only as a factory-installed option.
Many restorations try to restore both of the above features as it’s so typical of the 1970s aesthetics.
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London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
