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1978 Chevrolet K10 Pickup

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Sept. 23, 2026.

$110,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $100,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Chevrolet C/K trucks
Generation
C/K 1973 to 1987 (square body)
Version
C/K 1973 to 1987 (square body) (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
CKL148F504473
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 207 comparable sales, 178% over its top.

Middle half of sales$16,650 to $36,000
Median$25,000
Sales behind it207Likely

From 207 sales of the Chevrolet C/K trucks C/K 1973 to 1987 (square body) (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $16,650 and $36,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1978 Chevrolet K10 PickupMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$13,000
1978 Chevrolet K20 PickupMecum, July 24, 2026MecumJuly 24, 2026$37,000
1978 Chevrolet K10 PickupMecum, July 22, 2026MecumJuly 22, 2026$19,000
1978 CHEVROLET K20 PICKUPBarrett-Jackson, April 16, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 16, 2026$23,000
1978 Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale Stepside 4×4Bring a Trailer, April 1, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 1, 2026$16,500
1978 Chevrolet K10 4×4Bring a Trailer, Nov. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 28, 2025$8,000
1978 Chevrolet C10 PickupBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2025$14,750
1978 Chevrolet C10 PickupBring a Trailer, July 19, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 19, 2025$14,500