Auction-bound low-mileage GMC Syclone comes with fresh rubber on the wheels, but the original tires are included.
The GMC Syclone is arguably the greatest performance pickup that General Motors has ever offered to the public. Sure, there have been some Silverado models that offered solid performance, but when you look at the performance-focused pickups from Ford and Dodge/Ram, General Motors hasn’t stepped into the segment since the Syclone.
With less than 3,000 produced in 1991, finding a GMC Syclone after all of these years is hard, and finding one that is in nice shape, without modifications, can be nearly impossible. Fortunately, an all-original version of this incredible all-wheel-drive, turbocharged pickup is headed to the Mecum Harrisburg auction, so serious bidders have a chance at owning this rare piece of automotive history.
Low Mileage Syclone
The 1991 GMC Syclonebeing sold in late July at the Mecum Harrisburg auction is all-original. So, it is powered by the turbocharged 4.3-liter V6, which sends 280 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque towards all four wheels by means of a 4L60 automatic transmission and a performance-tuned all-wheel-drive system that sends 35% of the power to the front wheels and 65% to the rear wheels. This drivetrain allowed the small pickup to dash from a stop to 60 miles per hour in just 4.3 seconds while covering the quarter mile in 13.4 seconds; both of which are still pretty quick by modern standards.
This particular truck has just 27,331 miles on the odometer, all of which were applied through just two owners over the years. It comes with all of the original paperwork from the dealership when purchased new back in 1991, including the build specification sheet. This Syclone wears all of its original paint, the interior is all straight from the factory and the original tires are included, although they are not mounted on the truck.
Wisely, the current owner replaced the original tires with new, high performance rubber that is safer than the original rollers, but the factory tires are in the bed, ready to go to the new owner after the auction proceedings.
Possible Pricing
According to the folks at NADAGuides.com, the average value for a 1991 GMC Syclone is $19,600, but that average would include rough models. The “high retail” range is $27,300, but for a truck with such low mileage in all-original condition, this GMC performance pickup could easily surpass that number at the Mecum Harrisburg auction.
"Before I was old enough to walk, my dad was taking me to various types of racing events, from local drag racing to the Daytona 500," says Patrick Rall, a lifetime automotive expert, diehard Dodge fan, and respected auto journalist for over 10 years. "He owned a repair shop and had a variety of performance cars when I was young, but by the time I was 16, he was ready to build me my first drag car – a 1983 Dodge Mirada that ran low 12s. I spent 10 years traveling around the country, racing with my dad by my side. While we live in different areas of the country, my dad still drag races at 80 years old in the car that he built when I was 16 while I race other vehicles, including my 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and my 1972 Dodge Demon 340.
"Although I went to college for accounting, my time in my dad’s shop growing up allowed me the knowledge to spend time working as a mechanic before getting my accounting degree, at which point I worked in the office of a dealership group. While I was working in the accounting world, I continued racing and taking pictures of cars at the track. Over time, I began showing off those pictures online and that led to my writing.
"Ten years ago, I left the accounting world to become a full-time automotive writer and I am living proof that if you love what you do, you will never “work” a day in your life," adds Rall, who has clocked in time as an auto mechanic, longtime drag racer and now automotive journalist who contributes to nearly a dozen popular auto websites dedicated to fellow enthusiasts.
"I love covering the automotive industry and everything involved with the job. I was fortunate to turn my love of the automotive world into a hobby that led to an exciting career, with my past of working as a mechanic and as an accountant in the automotive world provides me with a unique perspective of the industry.
"My experience drag racing for more than 20 years coupled with a newfound interest in road racing over the past decade allows me to push performance cars to their limit, while my role as a horse stable manager gives me vast experience towing and hauling with all of the newest trucks on the market today.
