A 1967 Chevrolet C10 built to make up to 1,200 horsepower is for sale for $56,999 through Gear Head Classics, and the short-bed restomod shows fewer than 6,000 miles on a drivetrain that has nothing in common with what General Motors originally bolted between the frame rails.
From 220 Horsepower to 1,200
When this truck left the factory in 1967, its most powerful available engine topped out around 220 horsepower. The builder pulled that drivetrain entirely and dropped in a 416 cubic-inch, 6.8-liter LS3 V8, the same basic architecture GM used in the C6 Corvette, then built the bottom end with forged internal components to survive twin turbochargers and the kind of cylinder pressure that comes with a 1,200-horsepower ceiling. Supporting cooling and fueling upgrades were added specifically to keep that power level livable rather than a one-run dyno number.
Power routes through a built 4L80E four-speed automatic paired with a high-stall torque converter, backed by a reinforced rear end with performance gearing and heavy-duty axles. That combination matters more than the horsepower figure alone: a stock 4L80E and factory rear end would be a grenade waiting to go off behind an LS3 pushing four-digit output, so the driveline work here is arguably the more important upgrade for anyone planning to actually drive the truck hard rather than just show it.
Chassis and Creature Comforts
Underneath, the truck rides on an upgraded suspension with a rear C-notch for clearance, power steering, and four-wheel disc brakes, the kind of stopping power a 1,200-horsepower classic pickup actually needs. A 3-inch stainless exhaust system, a 17-gallon fuel tank, a refreshed bed liner, and a fuel filler hidden behind the rear marker light round out the mechanical package.
Inside, the cabin has been redone with a red custom interior, digital gauges, and wiring upgraded to support the added electronics. A vintage-look radio hides modern Bluetooth connectivity, and a subwoofer and amplifier are tucked beneath the bench seat, keeping the factory-style dash and seating look intact while modernizing everything a driver actually interacts with.
Why the Price Stands Out
At $56,999, this C10 undercuts the sticker price of many new full-size pickups while offering a hand-built LS3 twin-turbo combination, a rebuilt driveline, and a nearly-new build with under 6,000 miles logged. For buyers who want classic truck styling without the compromises of an original 1960s drivetrain, builds like this are increasingly competing directly with new-truck money rather than sitting in a separate “classic car” price category. The truck remains listed for sale at the stated asking price.
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