Vehicle Description
While we still have full-sized 4x4 pickups, this 1986 GMC Jimmy
Sierra Classic represents a kind of vehicle that just doesn't exist
anymore: the full-sized 2-door SUV. With great looks, awesome
off-road capabilities, and the kind of brawn that only full-sized
trucks can deliver, maybe it's something we should revisit.
This big, brawny, blacked-out bruiser is one of those
well-preserved trucks that could have led a hard life, but didn't.
Instead, it spent a majority of its time on the smooth pavement and
working as a regular vehicle, which means that there are no dirty
secrets waiting within. The repaint was done a few years ago and
gives the tough 4x4 a bright, clean look and finish quality is good
enough to make this Jimmy get the thumbs-up on the road without
making you afraid to use it as-intended. Sure, it's no trailer
queen, I don't think any of these big SUVs were ever destined for
that kind of life, but it's definitely one of the better looking
Jimmy/Blazers out there, especially wearing that slick black
tuxedo. The Jimmy wasn't all that different from the Blazer; it was
mostly grille and trim, but when it comes down to rarity, the
Blazer outsold the Jimmy by about six-to-one, so that makes this
4x4 a neat find. A matching black top, nice chrome bumpers, and a
bit of bright trim make it look stylish without diminishing the
clean, chiseled lines. Tinted windows look great, too, particularly
against the black paint, giving it a purposeful look and protecting
the cargo within.
The contrasting gray interior is a great look in the black truck
(much better than the burgundy that most of these were trimmed out
with), and with high-back buckets and a console, it's sporty not
merely practical like a pickup truck would be. That's likely 100%
original upholstery in there, suggesting this truck has been very
well-maintained throughout its life, and the seats, carpets, door
panels, and headliner are all in very good, preserved condition not
often found in trucks of this vintage. Options include cold A/C,
power windows and locks, cruise control, and a tilt column, so it's
ideal for use every day or for road trips with your friends. A
'newer' AM/FM/Cassette stereo was likely installed shortly after
the truck was purchased new, the original steering wheel is in
great shape, and the back seat is big enough for three so no
worries about taking everyone with you. You'll also notice that the
fully carpeted cargo bay will handle all your gear and includes a
full-sized spare tire.
There are few more reliable powertrains than this truck's 350 cubic
inch V8 (aka the 5.7L V8) and 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive
transmission, so no worries about taking this Jimmy someplace
remote. It's all-stock under the hood, so reliability is
uncompromised from factory spec, but it looks and sounds a bit more
substantial than most of these thanks to years of great care and
long, easy life spent in sunny Texas since new. They wisely chose
to keep modifications to a minimum because this truck isn't about
all-out horsepower but about going new places without worries, and
in that regard it definitely works well. The overdrive transmission
means that it's comfortable on the highway and with a 2-speed
transfer case feeding both axles, traction and climbing ability are
impressive. The suspension has been augmented with a modest lift
with new shocks and a steering stabilizer that helps keep it
planted to the road. Power steering moves the big truck with ease,
and power front discs brakes bring it to a commanding stop. Cool
chrome wheels from American Racing are shod with oversized Mud Claw
M/T off-road radials help with the broad-shouldered look and are a
good choice for a truck that'll see pavement duty as well as fun in
the dirt.
Nicely finished and ready to rock, this cool Jimmy needs to be
preserved so future generations can see just how good we had it
back in the '80s. Call today!
