There are fans of old-school big rigs on both sides of the Barn Finds spectrum. We have several readers who are either fans or drivers of these trucks. There are also a few writers here, myself chief among them,… more»
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Nov 3, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
5-Speed Manual: 1995 GMC Yukon GT
The GMC Yukon GT is one of the cooler examples of a 1990s SUV, a two-door 4×4 with fender flares, a front chin spoiler, and alloy wheels. Clearly intended to put the “sport” in “sport utility vehicle”, the Yukon… more»
Sep 30, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Gentleman Jim Edition: 1975 GMC Sierra Classic
Special edition pickups. If I won the lottery, which is hard to do when you never buy a ticket, I’d load the world’s biggest warehouse full of every single special edition pickup ever made, all restored to like-new condition…. more»
Sep 13, 2024 • For Sale • 44 Comments
American Icon Serial Number 001: 1954 GMC Scenicruiser
While there were serious issues to deal with in the America of the 1950s, there was also a sense that it was a country on the move. Cars were getting larger, sleeker, and faster. The passenger aviation industry was… more»
Aug 13, 2024 • Auctions • 8 Comments
BF Auction: LS-Swapped 1991 GMC Sierra
The standard 1991 GMC Sierra provides respectable performance that satisfies most owners. However, some crave more under their right foot, and this truck delivers for potential buyers who feel that way. Its original V8 has made way for a… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve: 1989 GMC Suburban 4×4
No Reserve. When those two words form part of an owner’s sales pitch, they typically draw potential buyers like a moth to a flame. This is particularly true when the vehicle in question offers plenty of space and creature… more»
Jul 28, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
All-American Project Truck: 1969 GMC C1500 Pickup
The seller of this GMC truck calls it a “real slice of Americana,” and it’s hard to disagree. Before it can cruise the American road again, however, it’s going to need some rehabilitation. Are you up to the challenge?… more»
Jul 12, 2024 • Auctions • 58 Comments
BF Auction: 1977 GMC Kingsley MotorHome
For a half-dozen years in the 1970s, GMC’s Truck and Coach Division made one of the nicest and most iconic motorhomes of all time. Their advertising was even great, with lines like, “We hide our best work where it… more»
Jul 10, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Bullet Proof? 1981 GMC Armored Van
This armored van is one of those vehicles that poses the question, “What would you do with it if you bought it”? The seller tells us this armored truck was built by International Harvester in 1981 and research indicates… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Two Owners, 454 Engine, and 62K Miles: 1986 GMC Suburban
“There is no substitute for cubic inches” was a phrase that my grandfather often repeated when it came to trucks in general and tow vehicles in particular. He was correct for the time. In the seventies and early eighties,… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1 Owner SUV: 1991 Chevrolet Suburban V2500
There are some key words that buyers and collectors of classic cars and trucks love to hear: one owner and California-since-new. This 1991 Chevrolet Suburban captures both of these key details with long-term West Coast ownership and just one… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Beau James Hits Hard Times: 1975 GMC Sierra Classic
In the 1970s, General Motors should have offered doctorate classes in marketing. Despite being the colossus of the automobile industry and one of the largest corporations in the world at that time, the marketing department of General Motors aggressively… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
84k Original Miles: 1992 GMC Typhoon
When the subject turns to high-performance models, SUVs don’t typically sit at the top of most people’s list. However, growing sales volumes made it inevitable that manufacturers would seek a slice of the muscle market. This 1992 GMC Typhoon… more»
May 19, 2024 • Auctions • 13 Comments
Patina, 4-Wheel Drive, and Short Bed: 1970 GMC K10 4×4
For many years, second-generation C/K trucks were likely the most popular trucks on the collectible vehicle market. Now that “Squarebody” third-generation trucks have moved to first place in that category, there may be a chance for a fan of… more»
May 8, 2024 • Auctions • 18 Comments
BF Auction: 1995 GMC Sonoma 4×4
Not wanting to lose market share to foreign-built compact trucks, GM decided to offer a smaller truck to compete. Their initial offering was the Chevy Luv, which was built by Isuzu, but import fees forced them to develop and… more»
May 6, 2024 • Auctions • 18 Comments
BF Auction: 1991 GMC Sierra Z71 4×4 Survivor
For many years, trucks like this 1991 GMC Sierra were viewed as old work trucks. As a result, most of them worked hard and were disposed of when repairing them no longer made sense. Now that it’s hard to… more»
