This 1976 GMC Suburban Needs a New Home and Some Tender Loving Care

Purchased with zero miles on the clock at Thorpe’s Pontiac in Tannersville way back in March 1976, chassis number TCL166F516067 has been with the first owner until 2020. Finished in black over a saddle vinyl interior, the body-on-frame utility vehicle originally sold for a cool $6,563.60. Adjusted for inflation, those moneys covert to $31,905.44 in today’s U.S. dollars.

I can’t stress how big of a pricing difference there is between this well-equipped C1500 Sierra and a base specification for the 2022 model year. More to the point, a brand-new Suburban will set you back $52,400 for rear-wheel drive, a 10-speed automatic tranny, and a 5.3-liter engine.

Speaking of the oily bits, the senior citizen is rocking a four-barrel carburetor on top of a 350 that drives the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission with a column shifter. The attached brochure lists the 5.7-liter motor with 165 horsepower at 3,800 revolutions per minute and 255 pound-feet (346 Nm) of torque at 2,800 revolutions per minute.

Offered by a New Jersey-based dealer on Bring a Trailer with partial service records, the sales invoice, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean title, the ‘Burban had its rear wheel cylinders and brake master cylinder replaced in April 2021 for additional peace of mind. Currently riding on 235/75 R15 all-terrain rubber from Goodyear, the old-school rig needs a little attention from the next owner in regard to seat wear and rust buildup.

Currently sitting on a high bid of $18,500 with two days of bidding left, this example is a little overpriced according to Hagerty’s online valuation tool. A C1500 Suburban Sierra in concours-like condition is presently valued at $17,200 while excellent vehicles are worth in the ballpark of $10,100.