Vehicle Description
While we still have full-sized 4x4 pickups, this 1989 GMC Jimmy
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, white 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 two years ago and gives it 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. 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 white 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 white paint, giving it a purposeful
look and protecting the cargo within.
The contrasting burgundy interior is a great look in the white
truck, and with buckets and a console, it's sporty not merely
practical like a pickup truck would be. That's 100% original
upholstery in there, suggesting this truck has been very
well-maintained throughout its life, and the seats in particular
are in excellent condition with just two small repairs on the
driver's chair. 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 Sony AM/FM/CD stereo
has been stuffed into the dash and sounds great piping through a
set of JL 6.5-inch speakers and the back seat is big enough for
three so no worries about taking everyone with you. You'll also
notice that the 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 and 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission, so no
worries about taking this Jimmy someplace remote. It's mostly stock
save for the open-element Edelbrock air cleaner and a set of
long-tube headers, so reliability is uncompromised from factory
spec, but it looks and sounds a bit more substantial. 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 brand new shocks and twin Flowmaster mufflers give
it a great V8 rumble that fits it perfectly. Cool blacked-out
wheels from American Racing are shod with oversized Toyo 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!
