Vehicle Description
No other automotive nameplate occupies the same time-tested status
as the Suburban. Getting its start all the way back in 1935, some
eleven generations later it's the longest continuously running
brand in automotive history. This particular 1969 Chevrolet
Suburban 'Skool Bus' is a fitting homage to that extensive legacy,
albeit with a Big Cheese spin that we absolutely love. Combining
classic styling with a school bus aesthetic theme and several
featured upgrades, it's a seriously tasteful and unique SUV for the
ages.
Although five generations had hit the market before this one, it
was the '67-'72 models in particular that fueled a sharp rise in
SUV sales that would carry on to this day. Sure, the earlier
versions sold, but this body style really caught people's attention
and sold more than four times better than its counterpart a few
years earlier. Look at this Suburban and you can see why. It's got
a classic ruggedness to it, sturdier and beefier than earlier
versions. Its bright yellow exterior compliments that timeless look
while at the same time giving it a definite vitality. Well-applied
and tasteful modifications combine with the Suburban's standard
styling features to create an SUV with a decidedly custom yet
utilitarian appearance. Sure, it's a conversation piece, but you
could also see yourself behind the wheel, taking it out on plenty
of adventures. The exposed air-cleaner popping out from the hood
previews the monster underneath, and the correct decals throughout
the body shout out this Chevy's past as a maintenance vehicle for a
California school district. It's got a very distinctive look from
the sides, with only three doors for the driver and passengers,
long tinted windows down the flanks, and a set of ambulance-style
doors out back that are a huge upgrade over the standard liftgate.
A 2-year build process transformed this Suburban from an old-school
fleet vehicle into the custom show-off piece you see today, and
with only 90 miles on the restoration everything is still fresh and
looks amazing. The finish is extremely nice and the high-impact
yellow finish is brightened even further by the spacious chrome
grille, bumpers, door handles and oversized mirrors, all of which
look brand new and glisten in the sun.
Inside is an incredibly spacious, comfortable, and well thought-out
3-row interior that still smells new. Its sheer spaciousness is
impressive as well, as there's plenty of room for cargo even with
all three bench seats. The two-tone vinyl material on the seats
almost has a Houndstooth look to it, which was a wonderful choice
against the yellow paint, and the door panels and panel covers in
the back were all covered to match. The padded dash is black to
match, and all the floors were covered in durable Kevlar spray-in
material that is tough as nails and makes clean-up a breeze. Ahead
of the driver is a stock black steering Chevrolet steering wheel
mounted on an original-style column, and just beyond it the factory
gauge bezel is filled with crystal clear Dakota Digital gauges that
better monitor the engine's vitals. Up top a custom one-piece black
headliner runs end-to-end and helps insulate the cabin, while tunes
are provided via a modern AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit inside the factory
dash slot. Out back, the cargo area was finished in the same Kevlar
material found up ahead, and even with the 3rd row latched in
there's still plenty of room to haul half of Home Depot away with
you.
A fresh Chevy 454 V8 big block sits in this amply-sized and very
clean engine compartment, decked out in matching Kevlar paint on
the inner fenders and firewall that makes all the components really
pop out, including the blacked-out block itself, along with the
tunnel ram chrome air cleaner, the polished intake and adjoining
risers, and the bright valve covers at the flanks. Dual 4-barrel
Holley carburetors and long-tube headers help build power, while
the serpentine belt system, modern alternator and gel-cell battery,
and big aluminum radiator with dual electric fans ensure this
Suburban is very reliable out on the street. A TH400 4-speed
automatic transmission with a shift kit spins a heavy-duty
12-bolt-rear end with 3.73 Posi-traction gears, while power
steering and power front disc brakes make moving all this heavy
metal quite manageable. Underneath, the 3-inch Flowmaster dual
exhaust system sounds great with or without the electric cut-outs
enabled and it's surrounded by a nice, straight undercarriage that
looks exceedingly unblemished since the restoration was completed a
scant 90 miles ago. The stance on this Suburban is just right,
punctuated by black steelies with chrome Baby Moon hubcaps and
beauty rings that are wrapped in 265/75/16 Goodyear Wrangler
radials.
Looking for a truly unique classic SUV that's equipped for the
present and waiting to take you and your passengers on a new
chapter of adventures? This '68 Chevy Suburban is the one for you.
Call today!
