1963 Chevrolet C10

This 1963 Chevrolet C10 truck has its version of cool. After all, the body shows off the ultimate level of patina. And the stance and the V8 growl are instant indicators that this is no farm truck.

We're not afraid to call this a rat rod. Today that is a term of endearment where someone took the time to get exceptionally creative. So take a moment to see how they sweated the details in this creation. For example, the full package has the look of a well-earned patina. The white paint on the bumpers and grille in place of chrome adds to the truck's feeling of industrial roots, and it helps add to the patina attitude. There are even vintage signs riveted in place to patch the body. It has the look of a truck that knows the meaning of a hard day's work, right down to the Home Depot lumber used for the truck bed. But you can also see a touch more thoughtfulness all over this pickup. A nice semi-gloss uniting the patina and showing off the stepside fenders. And those polished side exhaust tips and stance with a meatier rear tire set hint at a street machine style.

Open the door, and the minimalistic and multi-color style continues the rat rod impression. But just like the exterior, there are the right touches of thoughtfulness. You feel it in the smooth action of the doors and the comfy velour-like cover for the seat. Plus, it was built to be a proper driver with a Grant sports steering wheel, a tilt column, auxiliary readouts, and a Hurst floor shifter.

Unlike the rest of this truck, the engine bay doesn't downplay its looks. Clean black inner walls funnel your attention to the bright and tidy motor in the middle. Nice polished components like valve covers and air grabber give this 327 cubic-inch V8 some nice flair. Plus, the hoses and wiring look fresh from investment. The V8 inhales deeply from Holley four-barrel carburetor and Edelbrock intake. And it exhales with authority as headers add even more power while contributing to the rumble of the dual exhaust and Flowmaster mufflers. It's the kind of a setup that cranks quickly, drives excellently, and you have a three-speed automatic transmission and trailing arm rear suspension, putting an easy cruising nature behind this well-powered patina pickup.

This is an excellent rat rod pickup with plenty of secretly rewarding styles. So if you love a patina street machine, you know you need to call now!