It’s rare to find a project-grade version of a collectible vehicle. As supply decreases of “affordable” cars and trucks that are moderately desirable, it can begin to feel like these vehicles have either all been restored or were never project-grade to begin with. Fortunately, we’re provided evidence every now and again that there’s still hope, as this very original and slightly tatty 1992 GMC Typoon goes to show us. This is a claimed bone-stock California truck that has some cosmetic flaws but is said to run well and to have been dealer-serviced since new. It now has a hair over 146,000 miles and is listed here on eBay with bids to $11,100 and no reserve.

The Typhoon and its pickup truck sibling the Cyclone need no introduction here, and as sales over the last few years have shown, the market is definitely waking up the desirability of these novel haulers. This really was a glorious era in the American automotive industry, as no other manufacturer could come close to offering hopped-up pickup trucks like we could. To this day, it remains a source of personal pride to me that our Big 3 manufacturers created such a superfluous vehicle, all in the name of a mild horsepower war they got into with each other over who could make the hottest sport truck. From the Lightning to the SS to the Cyclone, these were epic years to have some money in your pocket and room in the garage for a toy.

The Typhoon and Cyclone were particularly impressive right out of the box, offering scorching performance that prompted some road test editors to compare its speed to that of a contemporary Ferrari. The trouble is many of these factory hot rods were modified owing to the ease with which the boost could be turned up; thankfully, this Typhoon seems to have escaped such a fate and been used as someone’s daily driver-friendly rig. The seller notes that this example has been in California since new and that it is free of mechanical defects. In addition, the details about the interior seem encouraging, and the condition of the seats despite having 150,000 miles of use seems to validate that it’s had careful ownership. The seller also notes that the console and other components are tight and functional, as opposed to feeling loose and flimsy after years of careless use.

While the engine isn’t overly detailed, we’re just pleased to see it in stock condition. The listing claims that the transmission shifts as it should and that four-wheel drive engages properly. No leaks or smoking is evident upon startup, and hopefully, years of dealer maintenance has helped keep all systems functioning as intended. The only minor issue the seller reveals (aside from the need for new tires) is an exhaust leak that doesn’t affect drivability, and the seller is even including a replacement muffler for the next owner to replace at their leisure. Finding a Typhoon in driver-quality condition that’s still been properly maintained isn’t easy to do, so make a strong play for this example if you’ve been looking to buy in at the lower end of the spectrum.