Chevrolet C10
1960–1987
Lowest price
US$4,700
Since 2020
Median price
US$77,000
Since 2020 · n=180
Highest price
US$330,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
180
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 180 lots

Based on 180 verified auction results
US$59,950
Market value · recent verified sales
-29.2%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 29.2% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$27,687
-54%
5-Year Forecast
US$22,030
-63%
Market scores
88
Desirability
Good
75
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
−US$57,556-75%11 with · 147 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1970
+US$3,850+5%100 with · 78 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Chevrolet C10 market has shifted decisively lower, with the median price now at $59,950 after a sharp 29.2 percent decline over the past twelve months. This downward pressure carries a sell signal, marking a clear reversal from the model's traditional strength as an appreciating classic.
Transaction activity remains robust relative to most collector segments, with 52 sales tracked in the trailing twelve months and 180 total sales in the dataset, indicating good liquidity for both buyers and sellers. The average mileage of 7,000 miles on transacted examples points to a market focused on well-preserved and restored examples rather than driver-grade trucks.
The C10 maintains very high desirability and sits at a collectibility score of 6, a classification driven by its iconic status in American automotive culture and broad appeal across multiple collector demographics. However, this popularity has not insulated the model from the broader market correction affecting vintage domestic trucks.
The base projection for 2027 suggests a substantial 53.8 percent further decline to $27,687, with five-year weakness reaching 63.3 percent to $22,030. This depth of predicted depreciation reflects both the current inventory overhang in the classic truck market and cooling demand among mid-tier collectors who drove much of the recent appreciation cycle. Sellers holding appreciatively valued examples would likely benefit from addressing the market now rather than waiting for stabilization.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$59,950
- Annual appr. rate-29.2%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked183
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared183 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,830
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months101
- Sell-Through56%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale PriceUS$72,561
- Avg Mileage at Sale7,000 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$4,700 – US$330,000
- Total Sales Tracked180
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$17,250
Bring a Trailer · 18 Aug 2026
crimson red · 3-speed automatic
US$27,500
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Orange · Automatic
US$11,550
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Flat Black · Manual
US$34,100
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Patina · Automatic
US$20,900
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Metallic Charcoal · Automatic
US$13,500
Bring a Trailer · 14 Aug 2026
red and black · TH350 automatic
US$81,500
Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026
US$26,250
Bring a Trailer · 8 Aug 2026
4L80E 4-speed automatic
US$39,000
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
Cream
US$24,444
Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026
white · automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
