Vehicle Description
If you're confused about the "C" and "K" VIN designations on Chevy
trucks and SUVs, don't be. The C means 2-wheel-drive and the "K" on
this 1971 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4 means it's a very rare factory
4x4. This particular beauty was rebuilt a scant 1,383 miles ago and
features a 383 Stroker V8 under the hood, a cool white-and-blue
paint combination, and a comfortable houndstooth A/C interior
that's as comfortable as it is nice. If you want to go anywhere and
take five of your best friends with you, this is the only
choice!
Suburbans are certainly big trucks today, but this one is proof
that they've ALWAYS been that way, because this one is beefy!
However, it's not just big for the sake of being big, because it is
also very stylish in an industrial kind of way, which was a
hallmark of the "Action Line" trucks of this era. Chevys of this
vintage have a handsome, square-jawed ruggedness to them, and the
look translates quite nicely to the go-anywhere Suburban. Two-tone
paint, which is in great, driver-quality condition, tries to
minimize the mass, and it works pretty darn well on this 3-door
'Burban. Finished in blue and white, it looks quite contemporary
today and the paint work was neatly done, but not to a standard
where you'd ever be scared to drive it. Heck, you could even take
into the trails, this truck is certainly capable, although you'll
probably think twice once you see how nice this Chevy looks in
person. There's no rust, no signs of previous damage repair, and
all the factory chrome and trim is present and accounted for.
Especially important for a rare truck like this, all the glass is
in excellent condition, including the barn door and quarter
windows, which are seriously expensive pieces to replace.
The blue houndstooth interior is as spacious as a basketball court,
but offers more than just Spartan truck-like accommodations. Since
the Suburban was designed to be a, well, suburban vehicle, details
like the tooled vinyl-and-cloth seat covers, full black carpets,
and a complete array of gauges were part of the package. The
instruments appear to have been fully restored, including the
ultra-rare factory tach right in the center, and the bright chrome
bezels glitter against the blue dashboard that's protected with a
plush black pad. To maximize cargo space, there are two rows of
seats in this one, and all of them have been fully reupholstered in
the original houndstooth style, giving lots of passenger capacity
with tons of room to spare in back. That's a retro-style modern
AM/FM radio in the dash and the A/C system uses the stock controls
in the dash and blows cold air treated with R134a refrigerant
throughout the cabin. There's even enough room for a full-sized
spare in its own well out back, so it's always handy.
A crate 383 cubic inch stroker V8 provides motivation, and for
accessing remote areas with complete reliability, there's no better
choice than a small block Chevy. Rebuilt and augmented with
aluminum heads, it wears Chevy Orange engine enamel on the block
and valve covers, an open-element air cleaner assembly, and
long-tube headers that feed a great-sounding Dynomax dual exhaust
system. The engine is finished in Chevy Orange valve covers on the
matching block, and offers power steering and power front disc
brakes, both of which are probably mandatory on a rig this size.
It's backed by a 4-speed manual transmission linked to a 2-speed
transfer case, so it's capable of climbing a wall with all that
torque and gear reduction, but it's also happy to cruise at highway
speeds. Stock style factory Rally wheels are fitted with beefy
33x12.5-15 radials, giving it its rugged off-road look.
This rare, wonderful truck looks great, drives superbly, and can go
pretty much anywhere you want. All you need to do is give us a
call!
