One of the most famous Jimmys, Jimmy Stewart once said “you have to develop a style that suits you and pursue it.” Well, this newly-restored 1972 GMC Jimmy from Garage Kept Motors in Grand Rapids, MI has a style that suits us perfectly, and we imagine you as well. Its restoration was a comprehensive two-year process in which every conceivable flaw was addressed, and several performance upgrades were added, and it could be yours for $89,900.
The Model.
The GMC Jimmy, the predecessor to the modern GMC Yukon, was actually introduced in 1970 as the GMC-badged, upmarket version of the immensely popular Chevy K5 Blazer. It was built all the way until 1991, when it was discontinued in favor of the GMC Yukon.
The idea behind the GMC Jimmy was to be an upscale corporate twin of the Chevy Blazer. That was and still often is GMC’s modus operandi, with Many GMC vehicles still serving as luxury-oriented versions of Chevy machines. Aside from being a bit more luxurious in terms of trim and features, the Jimmy shared many components with the Blazer, including the entire Blazer drivetrain.
Despite being much, much more rare and sought after than its counterpart, the Jimmy has style for miles. Don’t tell the Blazer gang, but we’d take a 1972 Jimmy over a 1972 K5 Blazer 10 out of 10 times. I mean, just look at it.
By the way, in doing the research for this feature I learned that GM settled on the Jimmy name because they were hoping it would reflect how GM may sound in a similar manner to how jeep was derived from the pronunciation of GP. We see what you were doing there GM, but…not quite.
The Specs.
Despite an odometer reading of 70,098 miles, this truck is in pristine condition, right down to the chassis and underbody. That’s thanks in part to having all metal frame and component surfaces properly coated with rust-inhibitors. You will not find a spec of rust, even surface rust, on this rig.
This Jimmy is mostly stock, but that’s a bit of a misnomer, because it’s so much better than stock. For example, it has a new coat of its stock “red-orange” paint; however, the quality of the paint work is significantly better than GM was cranking out in the factory back in 1972. It also has wheel and tire upgrades which are set off nicely by an aftermarket lift kit.
Here are the highlights of this mind-bendingly beautiful Jimmy:
MECHANICAL & DRIVE:
- GM-orange-painted 350-cubic-inch V8
- Three speed automatic transmission
- Open-sided chrome air-cleaner cover
- Machined billet pulleys
- Finned-and-polished valve covers.
- Aluminum radiator and properly
- Zinc-finished brake booster
- Lift kit including premium Bilstein® suspension components
INTERIOR:
- 2-spoke, GMC branded black steering wheel
- Orange-and-black custom houndstooth interior upholstery
- Lightly tinted cabin glass
- Floor-mounted transfer-case selector
- Stock push button radio
- Stock glove box
BODY & EXTERIOR:
- Exterior sheet metal has been restored to like-new condition
- Fresh respray in factory-original red-orange paint
- Chrome-surround quad headlight grille
- “GMC”-embossed painted tailgate
- Black fiberglass top has been refinished/restored
- 20” HardRock® H707 Destroyer forged alloy off-road wheels
- Cooper® Discoverer STT Pro 35x12.5 LT tires.
OVERALL CONDITION & KNOWN FLAWS:
This section should be easy. This thing has been torn down and built back up to create a Jimmy that is in optimal condition and ready for the car shows or the trails, whatever suits you best. The only flaw is that it’s not yet in your collection.
