ATTENTION COLLECTORS
Astonishingly well preserved GMC Yukon Denali 4WD, 87k miles and only two owners. It is in EXCEPTIONAL condition, all original, meticulously maintained, and obviously garaged its entire 23 years. Comes with its original window sticker, leather-bound owner's manual, and two remote key FOB's. No accidents on the clean Car Fax.
There are no modifications or customizations on this well preserved time capsule that seasoned collectors will appreciate. Having owned over 50 classics myself, I learned long ago that all-original, low-mileage cars with few owners are always the most desirable and collectable. They rise in value rapidly.
Interesting history. This Denali was built at the GM plant in Arlington, Texas, for retail in the Canadian market. However, the original owner was a US citizen who flew up to Ontario, Canada to buy the car and ship it back to southern California. (Apparently in 1999, the exchange rate heavily favored the US dollar over the Canadian dollar).
The Denali lived in Southern California for a couple of years, and has spent the rest of its life in dry, sunny Arizona. So this is a real gem for collectors. Undercarriage and engine bay are clean and rust free as the photos show. The vehicle is basically in Barrett Jackson showroom condition.
PLEASE NOTE
As the car was built for the Canadian market, the odometer and speedometer are in kilometers (speedo also shows mph), and the analog gauge cluster is metric. (This can be changed out at any speedo-tach shop). The odometer shows and the Car Fax confirms 140,000 kilometers at the time of this ad publication, which is about 87,500 miles.
DENALI PACKAGE
The Denali Package added loads of goodies on top of the already well optioned GMC Yukon model. See window sticker in the photos below, listing all options . Here is a partial list:
- 5.7 liter Vortec V8, 295 hp, 335 torque
- 4L80E 4-speed transmission with overdrive
- Heavy duty tow package, 3.73 rear end gears, locking differential
- Electronic shift transfer case, meaning 4WD with the flick of a switch
- Front stabilizer bar
- 4 wheel anti-lock brakes
- Premium chrome wheels
- Drivers and passenger air bags
- Remote keyless entry
- High-back reclining leather bucket seats
- Power drivers and passengers heated seats
- Power door locks, power windows
- Dual electric mirrors
- Comfort tilt steering and leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Electronic 8-point compass rearview mirror, with temperature indicator
- Floor and overhead consoles
- Front and Rear AC controls
- AM FM seek/scan, six CD changer, cassette
- Bose 8-speaker stereo with two headphone jacks
- Rear passenger seat headphone jacks and stereo control
- Digital clock and theft deterrent
- Interior lighting and map lamp package
- Cargo security shade
- Rear panel doors
- Factory tint windows and factory running boards
BODY/PAINT/INTERIOR
Original body and beautiful silver pearl paint are nearly flawless. I recently completed a clay-bar and polishing detail. All chrome, trim pieces, window glass, and roof rack are excellent. All the original door rubbers and weather stripping are still very pliable and firm. Tires are in great shape with about 70% tread. The interior seats, carpets, and door panels are in excellent condition as photos show. No tears and very little visible wear. All power features, dash controls, courtesy lights, and other convenience features are functional.
MECHANICAL
The truck has been completely gone through, stem to stern, by one of my pro shops. Complete tune-up, new serpentine belt, hoses and gaskets and filters replaced as needed. Synthetic oil. Recent new brakes. AC serviced and cold. The truck runs and drives strong with no issues, drips or leaks.
SUMMARY
This can be a turn-key daily driver, or a near mint example to preserve in your collection. It's hard to believe this 23-year-old Denali is in such pristine condition. Probably because it only had two owners who didn’t drive it very much. Definitely one of the nicest examples in the country. A huge value, given its showroom condition and the fact that a new Denali now goes for $80k. And because late 20th century cars are becoming collectible classics, well-curated examples like this will go UP in value, not down. Now's the time.
