Vehicle Description
In the early 1990s, the nastiest vehicle on the road wasn't a car,
but a lowly compact pickup truck. This 1991 GMC Syclone was GM's
state-of-the-art performance machine, combining a turbocharged V6
with all-wheel-drive and an impressively competent suspension to
create one awesome little pickup that could show Corvettes its
taillights.
I don't know how the guys in engineering got these trucks through
the corporate certification process, but I'm sure glad they did.
The smallest, lightest truck stuffed with the biggest horsepower
engine in the GM arsenal save for the ZR1's LT5 makes for one heck
of an entertaining ride. The only way you could get one was in
basic black, but that's OK because it looks awesome. A custom
ground effects package in satin black makes it instantly
identifiable, but the entire package is rather restrained in
today's world of stripes and scoops and spoilers (I'm looking at
you Dodge Ram SRT10). This particular Syclone still wears very,
very nice factory paint, which shows almost none of the usual signs
of use and age that you'd expect from a 26 year old machine. The
body kit is also in great shape and shows no signs of road rash or
collisions with parking curbs. Out back, the bed is almost
completely unmarked (these trucks didn't have much of a cargo
rating) and it's protected by a heavy-duty rubber mat and a
trim-fitting tonneau cover that looks great. There are only a few
signs of use, but the overall impact of this truck is as formidable
today as it was in 1991. Nobody's going to mess with this little
truck.
The interior is in excellent condition as well, indicative of the
12,564 original miles. You got a proper driving environment,
starting with a set of neatly upholstered bucket seats with
"Syclone" embroidery on the head rests and red piping to show off a
bit. Matching black carpets and door panels are notably nicer than
the stuff in the standard S10 pickup, and a center console was
almost unheard-of in a compact truck. A leather-wrapped steering
wheel and a full complement of big round gauges, including a boost
gauge in the tach, suggests the Syclone is very serious about
performance. This one is so stock that even the original
AM/FM/cassette stereo is still in the dash! Corvette owners will
find the shifter looks and feels familiar, and everything works
properly, from the A/C to the power windows and locks. Nice!
All Syclones came with a 4.3 liter turbocharged V6 making a rated
280 horsepower, but in reality, it was well over 300. It also comes
with more than 350 pounds of torque, which is what you really feel
when you mash the throttle. This truck's engine has never been
opened and, perhaps more importantly, remains 100% stock. You want
more power, it's out there, but for the purist who wants one of
those rare untouched trucks, this is the one. It has been freshly
serviced and runs great, and given the durability of these
powerplants, you've got years of fun ahead of you. A 4-speed
automatic transmission was the only gearbox that could handle the
horsepower, and it's linked to full-time all-wheel-drive, the only
sensible way to get the power to the pavement. If you do it right,
this thing launches like it's attached to a giant rubber band with
no drama and zero wheel spin. Even today, there aren't many cars
that can do the 0-60 boogie any better. Special 16-inch alloy
wheels give it a distinctive look and carry 245/50/16 performance
rubber all around.
If you've always wanted one of these, this is the one to own. Low
miles, beautiful original paint, untouched engine and transmission,
and a reasonable price. I guarantee it won't be here next week, so
call now!
