1975 GMC Jimmy Original RARE

Price: - Item location: Austin, Texas, United States
Description:

1975 GMC Jimmy Classic

1975 GMC Jimmy Rare Spring Green and Woodgrain LOADED Automatic 350/350 4WD High Sierra Equipment

One Of A Kind

This is a special piece of GM/Chevrolet history. I bought it to fix up/restore, and driveon weekends but I've been told it may be better preserved in it's original condition.

The story goes that this Jimmy was a special order by the owner of Chamberlain Motor Company in Clarendon, Texas as a wedding present for his son. Fred Chamberlain was in Detroit Michigan to see the 1976 models coming out, and found out there was a new special order color coming out for the American Bicentennial models, and that color is called "Spring Green”. At the time Mr. Chamberlain had the largest GM dealership in Texas so he had some pull with GM. He convinced them to paint this fully loaded Jimmy Sierra Classic with that special order color that wasn't supposed to be available until '76. And so here it is, still in the original Spring Green, the way it came from the factory, as proven by the glove box tag (see 3 pix). It's the first GM or Chevy vehicle painted in this rare color, and apparently the ONLY 1975 model. It's the last year of the full convertible top, and best of all it's pretty much original!

So, before I start working on it I'd like to see it go to someone with an appreciation for how rare and unique it is that will want to preserve it as s piece of American automobile history.

I'm happy to sell for cash or trade for something of comparable value...a frame off restored '70-75 Jimmy or Blazer, '71-72 Cheyenne Super or Sierra Grande truck, an LS swapped '68 Chevy CST short bed, any trade needs to have working AC please. I'm a gas n go kinda guy, so please, no "unfinished" projects.

Valuation:

Hard to know, since it's apparently a one of a kind. But the various on line classic car evaluation tools show the average prices to be; low $9,650 medium $20,900 and high $31,400

Given these appraisals, I'm starting bidding at $21,000 and NO RESERVE. This will be a great investment and will only increase in value over time.

What I believe:

Has original 350 engine and 350 turbo hydra-matic transmission. NP 205 transfer case. Front Disk, rear Drum brakes, Dana 44 front Axle, and 12 bolt corporate rear Axle. Power Steering, 4 wheel drive works. A little over 91,000 original miles. No bondo/never wrecked. Factory options: cruise control, built in window antenna, all High Sierra trim, Pretty much all original.

What I know:

All fluids (oil/filter, differential, transmission, transfer case, brakes, gas, and radiator) have been flushed and changed. K&N air and oil filter installed. All belts/hoses replaced. Replaced back drum brakes. 90% BF Goodrich tires. I either did myself or had all this done to make it a daily driver. It starts right up every time, and runs great. Goes down the road and stops straight. It's currently licensed and registered in Texas (through 2023), and can be driven anywhere if you buy and drive home. Clear title in my name. All lights, windshield wipers, horn, gauges (clock does not work) etc. work. Windows and doors open and close as designed, even the back window works, and tailgate shows only some surface rust. Last year of the full convertible top, and it comes with a white double wall fiberglass original top. Driver's seat and back seat has some small tears, passenger seat is perfect, some surface rust on lower body, only rust through is in passenger rocker, dash crack in middle, rear bumper dented, some peeling of woodgrain on drivers side and back, AC not hooked up but appears to be all there (of course it's not converted yet), woodgrain door locks, tilt steering wheel, original (not currently hooked up) radio, pretty much every option available! (see glove box tag pix)

Terms:

Sold as is with no warranty. I've been an Ebay guy since the 90's with 100% positive feedback and I want to keep it that way. I'm no classic car expert. Please come see it (or have your mechanic) in person and evaluate it for yourself before bidding. $500 non refundable PayPal deposit due within 24 hours of auction end. Balance due in cash, wire, or check within 7 days of auction end. All funds must clear before vehicle/title are released. Buyer responsible for shipping, I will assist with loading. Happy to hold it for 30 days from auction close, no charge. $25 day thereafter. International buyers welcome. Only for sale on Ebay, and I won't end the auction early because of the difficulty determining what it's worth. If you've read this far and still have questions feel free to text me at 512-844.7457. Good Luck!!!

Vehicle Details:
  • Make: GMC
  • Model: Jimmy
  • Type: Convertible
  • Trim: Classic
  • Year: 1975
  • Mileage: 91,500
  • VIN: TKY185
  • Color: Green
  • Engine size: 350 V8
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Drive type: 4WD
  • Interior color: Brown
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Options: 4-Wheel Drive, Convertible
  • Vehicle Title: Clear
  • Want to buy? Contact seller!