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This GMC Sierra Thinks Its The Buick GNX’s Wild-Haired Cousin

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One way or the other, the bidding on this 1990 GMC Sierra Tridon SST did not even crack the quantity initially paid for the physique package itself

 This GMC Sierra Thinks Its The Buick GNX’s Wild-Haired Cousin

  • This closely modified 1990 GMC Sierra C3500 Dually incorporates a 7.4-liter V8 engine, low mileage (61,300 miles), and is in total good situation.
  • Essentially the most hanging characteristic is the in depth Tridon SST physique package with outrageous styling cues.
  • Regardless of its distinctive options and up to date upkeep, the truck failed to fulfill the reserve worth at public sale, with bids solely reaching $9,100.

34-year-old pickups at public sale? Yawn. However this one ain’t your grandpa’s rusted-out farm truck. No, sir. That is the vehicular equal of a mullet: enterprise within the entrance (effectively, possibly not enterprise, however undoubtedly an enormous 7.4-liter V8 engine), occasion within the again (hey, it’s a truck mattress, use your creativeness).

So, sure, it’s bought a monstrous engine. However that’s only the start of its craziness. This factor seems just like the supercharged Buick Grand Nationwide’s outrageous, sun-bleached cousin who spends weekends tearing up mud bogs and slinging shine.

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It’d take you a second to peel again the layers of fiberglass to determine what’s lurking beneath that Darth Vader facade, nevertheless it’s none aside from a 1990 GMC Sierra C3500 Dually. Sporting an prolonged cab, it’s decked out with a loopy Tridon STT physique package, full with field fender flares and over-the-top styling.

Based on documentation included within the public sale, it had an authentic MSRP of $20,600. Evidently, the customer was prepared to drop over half of that ($12,820) for the physique package you see right here.

The entrance bumper will get built-in fog lights, whereas the grille, solar visor, fender flares, facet skirts, mattress cowling, and rear spoiler are all new items too. As well as, it has a customized cowl hood, aftermarket 16-inch wheels, and a customized exhaust system with quad ideas. To place it merely, it’s one of the distinctive vehicles from this period on sale immediately.

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On prime of that, it incorporates a V8 initially rated for 230 hp (171 kW) and 385 lb-ft (521 Nm) of torque. The truck additionally has simply 61,300 miles on it and appears effectively cared for. The inside has some upgrades too. The velour upholstery is in good situation and an 11-inch Alpine infotainment system sits prominently on the sprint. The vendor says that it additionally had in depth latest work to organize it for the sale.

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That features new ball joints, new brakes, new shocks, management arms, and tie rods too. The clutch fan is new too and the entire fluids have been changed. That, together with a document of service, 5 keys, and the unique window sticker and supplier paperwork would make this look like a surefire success.

Regardless of all of that, bidders on Automobiles&Bids, the place it went on auction this week, had been solely prepared to spend as much as $9,100 on the truck. That wasn’t sufficient for the vendor and it failed to fulfill regardless of the reserve was. Seems like even Darth Vader couldn’t drive the bids any larger on this one.

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