Modified 1975 GMC C1500 Jimmy Sierra

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in August all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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The second-generation version of GMC's full-size SUV was introduced in 1970 and built on the same K5-based platform shared with the Chevrolet Blazer. By 1975, the Jimmy retained its removable steel hardtop, a feature distinguishing it from later, more integrated body designs, and offered both two-wheel-drive (C1500) and four-wheel-drive (K1500) configurations on a shortened 106-inch wheelbase chassis derived from GMC's pickup line.

The C1500 Sierra typically came equipped with GMC's 350ci V8, paired with either a three-speed manual or Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission. Suspension used front coil springs with a solid axle on 4x4 models, while rear-drive variants employed independent front suspension for improved on-road handling.

This all-American two-wheel-drive Jimmy features bold stars-and-stripes graphics. The top has been removed for open-air enjoyment, and the grey leather interior has added wood console and trim.

This 1975 GMC C1500 Jimmy Sierra is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in red-white-and-blue graphics

• Grey leather interior with wood trim

• 350ci V8 and TH350 automatic transmission

• 2-wheel-drive version

Factory Equipment

• Delco AM/FM/Cassette

• The chassis number (TCY185F517424) decodes as:

  • T – GMC Truck Division

  • C – 2-wheel drive chassis

  • Y – 350 cu in V8, 4-barrel carburetor

  • 1 – GMC 1500/15 series, 1/2-ton rating

  • 8 – Pickup body style

  • 5 – 1975 model year

  • F – Flint, Michigan assembly plant

  • 517424 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• American flag graphics

• Roof removed

• 2-seater

• 15” Weld Wheels

• Hankook Kinergy tires front, Mickey Thompson tires rear

• Edelbrock 4-bbl carburetor

• Moroso valve covers

• Composite hood

• Wood trim with inlay

• Grant GT steering wheel

• Tachometer

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of vehicles in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present. Please refer to the photo gallery.

• Various paint blemishes shown in the gallery

• Wear on leather seats

Ownership History

This 1975 GMC C1500 Jimmy Sierra is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Information

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   Email: mlowney@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.