Chevrolet C/K Pickup

1973 to 1987 · Pickup

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Shifty Estimate

$17,300

Low confidence · $13K to $22K

2.7% over 12 months

Median · 12 mo: $19,790
Sales · 12 mo: 165
Original MSRP: $3,098Up 458% since new

Enthusiast

1973 Chevrolet C/K Pickup, sold May 2026

Sold$17,250 · Bring a Trailer · May 2026

The market

Every recorded 1973 Chevrolet C/K Pickup sale, by date and price

May 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$17,250 · 69,000 mi · Metallic gray

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Sold

1 salemedian $20kupdated May 2026

Other C/K Pickup generations

AK Series
Advance Design
Task Force
1st Gen (C10)
Action Line ('67-'72)
4th Gen (GMT400)

Specifications

Engine: V8, 5.7L
Power: 255 hp
Torque: 355 lb-ft
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $3,098

Common questions

How much does a Chevrolet C/K Pickup cost?

A 1973 Chevrolet C/K Pickup cost $3,098 new. Over the past 12 months, 165 have sold publicly at a median of $19,790. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $17,300. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $12,975 to $21,625, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1973 Chevrolet C/K Pickup worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $17,300, up 2.7% over the past 12 months. We rate confidence low: 165 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

Is a Chevrolet C/K Pickup a good investment?

It has appreciated 458% against its $3,098 list price. Values are up 2.7% over the past 12 months.

What has a Chevrolet C/K Pickup sold for at auction?

The most recent public sale we have on file:

$17,250May 13, 2026Metallic gray · 69,000 mi

About the 1973 Chevrolet C/K Pickup

The 1973-1987 Chevrolet C/K pickup represents the golden era of American trucks, spanning the second generation's entire production run. These square-body Chevys became icons through their clean, purposeful styling and bulletproof reliability. Available in C10/C20/C30 (2WD) and K10/K20/K30 (4WD) configurations, they offered everything from basic work trucks to loaded Silverado trim levels. Engine options ranged from the economical 250ci inline-six to the legendary 454 big-block V8, with the 350 small-block being the sweet spot for most buyers. The '73-'80 models featured the classic round headlights, while '81-'87s adopted rectangular units. Today's collectors prize low-mileage survivors, especially shortbed stepside models and 4WD variants. Clean examples command strong money, with original paint and interior being key value drivers. These trucks perfectly capture the essence of 1970s-80s American automotive culture.