Vehicle Description
1991 GMC Sonoma Syclone 2-dr pickup
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Designer: Chuck Jordan
Estimate: $25,000 - $55,000 Without Reserve
Chassis Number: 1GDCT14ZXM8800861
Decoded: 1=USA, G=GM; D=GMC truck; C=4,000-5,000 lbs brake system;
T=Small conventional cab; 1=1/2-ton ��4=2-dr Regular Cab; Z=4.3L
V6; X=Check digit; M=1991; 8=Shreveport, LA assembly 800861=Unit
Sequence.
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Engine: 4.3L OHV V6
Turbocharged/280 bhp
4-Speed Automatic Transmission AWD
Four Wheel Anti-Lock Disc Brakes
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Odometer: 2,705 Miles
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Well Preserved High-Performance Pickup
Outstanding Condition and Appointments
Pure Pulse Building Adrenaline Pumping Excitement
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The Model -When the Federal Government started putting restrictions
on fuel consumption, horsepower and performance for passenger cars,
those same rules exempted commercial vehicles. This had two major
effects for the industry in the USA, a marked increase in the
number of truck-based models such as mini-vans and SUV's, and a
whole new market niche of performance pickups and related models.
Taking full advantage of the situation, GMC's marketing and
engineering people came up with the Sonoma based Syclone pickup
released in the fall of 1990. Starting with the proven V6 engine,
and utilizing the TD06-17C Turbocharger from Mitsubishi, coupled
with a Garrett Air-Cooler, power was more than doubled and one of
America's fastest production vehicles was a compact pickup. Fast,
0-to-60 in 4.6 seconds on average. Respected, comparisons were
drawn between the Syclone and the Ferrari 348. Production was
limited in 1991 to just 2,997 units and ask their owners, it is
rare to find one for sale. �
The Car - The miles on the odometer are real, and few. Kept in
climate controlled storage from new and used only to keep it
operational, this Syclone is probably one of the lowest mile
examples available. Only available in black, the fit and finish of
this particular truck is flawless and the interior looks just as it
did when delivered to the new customer. All of the gauges are
bright and clear, the seats and floor covering show no wear and the
leather-wrapped steering wheel shows like it was brand new. As a
26-year old vehicle, this Syclone qualifies for judging and
preservation awards with the AACA as well as a number of other
collector organizations. The pickup bed on this black beauty might
not be big enough to carry all of the awards and trophies it would
be sure to win. Preserved for history, ready to be the cornerstone
of a collection of performance vehicles from the 1990's, this is an
opportunity that one should give deep consideration.
