PHOTOS: Houston Oilers tribute pickup truck a centerpiece of auto auction coming to NRG

A view of a 1980 Chevrolet K10 -- a “Houston Oilers Tribute” -- set to be auctioned off in Houston in October 2022. (Barrett-Jackson , Barrett-Jackson)

HOUSTON – A “Houston Oilers Tribute” pickup truck will be up for auction in Houston this month.

Owned by a lifelong, born and raised Houstonian, the 1980 Chevrolet K10 was originally won in a raffle in the Astrodome in March of 1980 and was a limited-edition tribute to the Houston Oilers and legendary coach Bum Phillips, according to auto auction house Barrett Jackson.

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Donning the blue, red and white of the Oilers, the custom truck was nicknamed “The Roughneck,” a salute to the Oilers’ mascot.

A view of a 1980 Chevrolet K10 -- a “Houston Oilers Tribute” -- set to be auctioned off in Houston in October 2022. (Barrett-Jackson)
A view of a 1980 Chevrolet K10 -- a “Houston Oilers Tribute” -- set to be auctioned off in Houston in October 2022. (Barrett-Jackson)
A view of a 1980 Chevrolet K10 -- a “Houston Oilers Tribute” -- set to be auctioned off in Houston in October 2022. (Barrett-Jackson)
A view of a 1980 Chevrolet K10 -- a “Houston Oilers Tribute” -- set to be auctioned off in Houston in October 2022. (Barrett-Jackson)
A view of a 1980 Chevrolet K10 -- a “Houston Oilers Tribute” -- set to be auctioned off in Houston in October 2022. (Barrett-Jackson)

The truck will be among the approximately 500 cars set to be auctioned off Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 20-22. Here’s a preview of some of the other collector-type cars that will be featured at the event at NRG Center.

Here’s where to get your tickets for all three days or one-day-only options.


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