• Year of manufacture 
    1965
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    53
  • Reference number 
    5pYtFlmcMwvUj2l1FpocNz
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    United States
  • Exterior colour 
    Other

Description

This factory-built K10 4x4 Suburban is a rare gem, as one of only 444 produced by GM in 1965 with ‘barn-style” rear doors. This example was reportedly originally used as a school bus in Montana and it is equipped with two middle-seating rows, providing ease of entry and exit, plus a factory front jump seat and four sliding windows. A restoration commenced in 1997 – with completion in 2005 – and recent work has included a professional cleaning of the underside with dry-ice blasting. During the restoration, the chassis was repainted in semi-satin black paint, while the exterior sports period-correct Light Blue paint, characteristic of 1964–1968 models.

Ample power is delivered by the 283 cid Chevrolet small-block V-8 engine. The carburetor was reportedly professionally rebuilt in 2022 and the truck was converted to an HEI ignition system while retaining the appearance of the factory housing. A synchronized, four-speed manual gearbox and 3.73:1 Positraction rear end deliver its power. Other features include the Braden PTO-driven winch, plus vacuum gauges, and a tachometer residing within the rebuilt dash cluster.

Other highlights include the period-correct Medium Fawn Poly-painted interior and desirable back-up lights. Rare, highly equipped, and restored, this classic American SUV is a fun collectible with plenty of room for friends and family to share the iconic experience.


Gooding Christie's
1517 20th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
United States
Contact Person Kontaktperson
First name 
Gooding Christie's

Phone 
+1 (310) 899-1960