LOT 39
1993 GMC Typhoon VIN. 1GDCT18Z0P0811770
Sold for US$22,400 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 39
Fewer than 25,000 miles from new
1993 GMC Typhoon
1993 GMC Typhoon
1993 GMC Typhoon
VIN. 1GDCT18Z0P0811770
VIN. 1GDCT18Z0P0811770
262ci Turbocharged OHV V6 Engine
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
280hp at 4,400rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
Independent Front with Live Rear Axle Suspension
Front Disc Brakes – Rear Drum Brakes
*Just two owners from new
*The first 'Super SUV' and one of the fastest cars of its era
*Kept in dry desert environment for majority of its life
*A much sought-after collector truck
THE GMC TYPHOON
The GMC Typhoon was the rather-more-useful SUV variant of the exciting Syclone pickup. Built only between 1992-93, just 4,697 were sold in that time. The Typhoon came in the classic black of the Syclone, but also in various other colors including Frost White, Apple Red, Garnet Red, Raspberry metallic, Forest Green, Bright Teal, Aspen Blue and Radar Blue (there were two of those).
The package was the same as the Syclone, though, and it spelled trouble for law-abiding drivers! The 4.3-liter turbo-charged V6 meant that 0-60 came up in 4.9 seconds with the top speed limited to 125mph. The Typhoon also had the same 4-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, and featured air suspension, to level the rear suspension when passengers were on board.
THE CAR OFFERED
Finished in a vibrant shade of Apple Red (101 made) with a black leather interior, this GMC Typhoon has been under the care of just one California resident for nearly all of its life. Dealer options include Apple Red flares and ground effects, along with chrome wheels. According to the Carfax, the truck was enjoyed regularly in the first handful of years, and by 1998, approximately 20,000 miles had been accrued on the odometer before it began a more sedentary period. Reported to have been kept primarily in a dry environment, this GMC is free from any major corrosion but its time in the sun has resulted in patches of clearcoat peel, which is typical of many GM vehicles of this era. Inside, the seats show with some minor wear from use, but largely the inside presents well. Acquired by the consignor from the original owner in 2020, it was reportedly serviced and fitted with a fresh set of tires to restore its enormous performance. Included with this two-owner Typhoon is the original window sticker, factory Typhoon handbook set and factory service manual.
Used regularly but sparingly, this Typhoon has impressed with its excellent performance in terms of power, handling and braking. It is easy to forget just how small these Typhoons are compared to modern SUVs and even other high-performance cars.
One of the fastest cars GM (or anyone else) had made during the period, the Typhoon and Syclone pair flipped the motoring world on its head with straight-line performance that rivaled Italian supercars. Today, these vehicles are highly sought after by enthusiasts and clean, low mileage examples will continue to be collectors' items into the following decades.
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