Vintage Chevy C10 Pickup Rules the Road…in Germany

Detroit meets Deutschland with Instagrammer’s flawless 1966 restored C10 pickup.

The first generation Chevy C/K trucks kicked off an era of full-size pickup greatness. The C10 truck remains a favorite among classic auto collectors. However, we rarely come across these pickups outside of North and South America. When we found this 1966 Chevy C10 pickup living large in Germany we had to check it out.

Owned by Tjorven aka Cars n Cars 66, the C10 has been meticulously restored. Smart and effective custom details, such as the pinstriping, really bring out the character and style of the pickup.

 

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@realnorthern #Chevrolet #chevy #c10 #1966 #pickup #truck #hotrod #ratrod

A post shared by Tjorven S. (@cats_n_cars66) on May 24, 2018 at 10:15am PDT

It has some true hot rod DNA in its blood, but remains true to the era. Not a garage queen, this truck is driven daily. The engine sounds pretty damn good.

 

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@realnorthern #chevrolet #c10 #1966 #pickup #truck #ratrod #hotrod

A post shared by Tjorven S. (@cats_n_cars66) on Apr 23, 2018 at 11:42am PDT

All mods to the C10 are restrained and work seamlessly with the period correct details. For example, the interior is clean and the B&M gear shifter works nicely with the vintage Chevy charm.

 

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@realnorthern #chevrolet #c10 #1966 #pickup #truck #uscar #hotrod #ratrod #sixties #america

A post shared by Tjorven S. (@cats_n_cars66) on Apr 21, 2018 at 10:56am PDT

It is clear that Tjorven is a true Chevy fan, and he has invested a lot of time and energy (and probably money) to get his classic piece of slamming American steel. So worth it.

If there’s one thing that doesn’t need translation, it is the feeling of driving a finely crafted pickup.

 

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Endlich wieder fahren! 🇺🇸🚗 @realnorthern #chevy #c10 #1966 #pickup #truck #uscar #oldtimer #car #v8

A post shared by Tjorven S. (@cats_n_cars66) on Apr 6, 2018 at 10:25am PDT

Check out Tjorven’s account for more of his sweet truck, and more classic rides he photographs at the many car shows he attends. He speaks the international language: Chevy.

S.J. Bryan

Longtime automotive journalist S.J. Bryan has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is an editor with Ford Truck Enthusiasts and regular contributor to F-150 Online, Harley-Davidson Forums, and The Mustang Source, among other popular auto sites.

Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.

The award-winning former playwright was first published at age 18. She has worked extensively as a writer and editor for a number of lifestyle and pop culture publications. The diehard gearhead is a big fan of American muscle cars, sixth-gen Ford trucks, and Oxford commas.

S.J. can be reached at sherryjbry@gmail.com.