This unrestored Chevrolet C10 is what happens when a truck gets treated like treasure
Published on Jan 18, 2026 at 8:22 AM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Jan 15, 2026 at 9:38 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Pickup trucks weren’t built to be precious.
They were bought to haul, tow, and do the work smaller vehicles can’t manage.
Most 1970s Chevys lived exactly that kind of life.
But not this one.
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The unusually quiet life of this 1972 Chevrolet C10
This C10 was bought new in 1972 by a Chevrolet dealership sales manager in Loveland, Colorado.
It wasn’t ordered as a fleet truck or used as a daily work vehicle, but as a personal pickup that never needed to earn its keep.
Early on, it was fitted with a camper conversion by the dealership.
That setup pushed the truck toward trips and weekends rather than hauling or job-site duty.
The bed was never drilled, the body avoided damage, and the truck avoided the kind of use that normally shortens a pickup’s life.
By 1979, the odometer showed roughly 9,500 miles.
Then, instead of being sold, traded, or updated, the truck went off the grid.
It remained stored for more than 30 years, untouched and unrestored, until resurfacing after the original owner passed away in 2012.
From there, it moved through careful hands before ending up with Pete Borchert, who focuses on unrestored survivors.
Today, the 50-year-old truck shows only 13,000 miles.
What decades of light use and long storage left behind
The condition of this 1972 Chevrolet C10 today reflects that history.
The paint is original, the body panels are straight, and the bed shows virtually no wear.
Even small details like trim edges and the tool compartment door remain unmarked.
Inside, the factory interior is still intact, with no replacements or updates.
Under the hood sits the original 350ci small-block V8, paired with a three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic, exactly as it left the factory.
The only non-original parts are the tires, replaced for safety after decades of storage.
The truck is still driven, but only lightly, just enough to keep everything working.
This Chevy is destined to remain a rarity among pickups of its era because it never had the chance to wear out.
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Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.
