Highlights
- California Import
- Desirable 4-barrel carburetor version
- 15-inch Baja wheels with Goodrich tyres
- Recent mechanical overhaul & full service
- Bare rear interior offering excellent scope for conversion
The Appeal
The 1976 Chevrolet G10 is a true 1970s American classic, admired for its rugged build, rear-wheel drive, and strong 350-cubic-inch V8 engine. Popular with tradesmen and custom van enthusiasts alike, it offered reliability, performance, and a sense of freedom that defined the decade.
This particular example was imported from sunny California by American Autoparts in Surrey and first registered with the DVLA in 2018. It’s been in the current ownership since 2020 and recently received a mechanical overhaul, tune, and full service in April 2025.
Finished in Medium Blue with a naturally aged patina and 15 inch Baja wheels on 4 Goodrich tyres, it carries an authentic look that reflects its history. The bodywork features powder-coated bumpers, a refinished grille, and chrome details, while inside, black leather captain seats and matching door cards add comfort. The rear remains a blank canvas with sound deadening and wood flooring, ideal for personalisation.
With its automatic gearbox, power steering, and torque-rich V8, this “solid” example of classic American motoring is ready to be enjoyed as a nostalgic cruiser or transformed into a unique project.
The History & Paperwork
- First registered with DVLA in October 2018
- In current ownership since 2020
- Purchased from American Autoparts, Surrey who imported the vehicle from California.
- Import papers and UK registration present
- Specific servicing from years spent in the US is unknown
- The photos indicate an odometer reading of 150,495km (93,513 miles)
- Receipts support a mechanical overhaul in April 2025
- V5C present
- Proof of last full service in April 2025
The Condition
- Finished in Medium Blue with full patina enhancing the character even further
- Recent work is said to have included an exterior body lacquer, powder coated bumpers, and front grille
- Chrome window mirrors and door handles in situ
- The vendor advises the “door and window seals have been replaced where needed”
- The van has a scrape where the side cargo door opens
- There is a rust spot on the RHS lower fender
- The bottom of the driver's side presents some rust and would benefit from some attention
- The seller describes this van as “solid underneath and spent most of its life in the sun”
- 15 inch Baja wheels and 4 Goodrich tyres
- Rear door safari windows appear functional
- Black leather captain seats appear smart
- Matching leather door cards
- All instruments work.
- Rear of the van bare with sound deadening tiles and wood flooring, offering a blank canvas for the next buyer.
- All the original interior lights are said to be present and can be re-fitted if needed.
- Original dashboard and instrument cluster
- Single din Pioneer stereo
The Mechanics
- 350-cubic-inch (5.7L) V8 engine
- 4-barrel carburetor
- Unleaded
- Automatic
- Rear-wheel-drive
- This G10 is reported by the seller to “start, run well and pull well”
- Receipts support a mechanical overhaul in April 2025 including full engine service, new starter, carburettor stripped and cleaned, and choke repaired
- All brakes have been stripped and cleaned, and bearings have been cleaned and repacked.
- The van also received a tune and road test post overhaul
- We're told “the engine has tons of torque and is easy to drive with the power steering”
BEFORE YOU BUY
or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it's worth checking beforehand. It is the bidders responsibility to confirm import eligibility prior to purchase.
