GMC

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

Hunting Rig: 1979 GMC Jimmy

In the world of square bodies, it is rare to find anything approaching a deal these days. Put simply, too many owners and enthusiasts know that there is tremendous demand for these vehicles and as such, you can charge… more»

Pristine Pathfinder Conversion: 1981 GMC Vandura 4×4

The 1970s and 1980s were fascinating times in the automotive industry with the prevalence of aftermarket companies cozying up to the big OEMs. It was seemingly never easier to be a small outfit and able to build vehicles fresh… more»

Super SUV: 1993 GMC Typhoon Turbo AWD

The concept of vehicles aging past the point of any likely rise in value is a concept we see played out in real-time as vehicles from the late 70s and early 80s increasingly flat-line on the pricing curve. This… more»

Deck ‘N A Half: 1955 GMC PD-4501 Scenicruiser

Greyhound was founded in Minnesota by Eric Wickman, a Huppmobile dealer who couldn’t sell even one Huppmobile. Partnering up with a couple of buddies, Wickman used his orphan car to ferry miners from town to mine starting in 1914…. more»

Daily Driver: 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Short Bed

Motoring enthusiasts, especially those passionate about classics, often find slipping behind the wheel of a nondescript daily driver is unpalatable. They crave something more interesting that reflects their desire for individuality. This 1972 GMC Sierra Grande could be the… more»

BF Auction: 1980 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic

With the massive success of the Jeep, IH Scout, and Ford Bronco, GMC needed an SUV to compete, but rather than building a rig of comparable size they decided to build something a bit larger. Part of that move… more»

Rare Project: 1993 GMC Typhoon

For many of us, buying an iconic muscle or sports car can be cost prohibitive. Therefore, the path to ownership can require buying a project-grade version of the performance car of their choice, an option I chose when buying… more»

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