Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Name: Doug Arthur
From: Invercargill
When and why did you acquire it? I had seen it on Trade Me three-and-a-half years ago and told my wife. She replied, ‘please yourself’, so when she returned from work the next day I told her I was away to Auckland to pick it up as I pleased myself
What is the vehicle’s history? I’m the second New Zealand owner, and it’s had two American owners from new
Have you altered it in any way? No, just drive it – it’s my daily driver
What’s it like to drive? A truck, so don’t get in my way
What’s it worth? 28ish
Where’s your favourite stretch of road? Any road that does not have tourists on them
Top speed? 100kms in 3 seconds LOL
Best driving experience? Cruising with mates
Worst driving experience? Heading to Queenstown
What other vehicles of note have you owned? Chevs, Fords, Holdens, etc
Best music to drive to? Anything with a good beat
Describe your driving style: Different in the truck from my car
If you could go for a drive in any vehicle it would be a… ? Funny Car at the drags
What was the first vehicle you ever bought? Standard 10 ute when I was 12
Do you belong to any clubs? Street Machines Southland
Event: Street Machines Southland monthly summer run on the second Friday of the month. The next run will be held on Friday, January 11. Meet at Choppa’s Tyres, 144 Spey St, at 7pm before the vehicle run at 7.30pm. All classic American and Australian muscle cars are welcome.
Engine: 350
Transmission: 350 turbo
Colour: Black
