1971 GMC Sprint Pickup

　　The GMC Sprint is a coupe utility/pickup that was produced by GMC

　　for the 1 model years. The Sprint was renamed Caballero for

　　the 1978 model year and produced through 1987. The rear-wheel-drive

　　car-based pickups were sold by GMC Truck dealers primarily in the

　　United States and Canada as the GMC version of the Chevrolet El

　　Camino. Trim designations, emblems, and wheel trim differentiate

　　the GMC from the Chevrolet. The vehicles were built on the GM A

　　platform through 1981; for 1982, it was re-designated the G

　　platform as the A platform switched to front-wheel drive.

　　For consignment, a first year Sprint with a VIN starting 53801,

　　indicating a Malibu sedan pickup trim and a V8. What's the big deal

　　with that? Although basically a re-badged El Camino, GMC only

　　produced 4,364 Custom Sprints in 1971! Total production that year

　　was 5,536, so no matter how you slice it, this is a rare piece of

　　American automotive! As such, they don't come up for consignment

　　very often. If you're in the market for a Chevelle-based El Camino,

　　think about three things...G-M-C!

　　Exterior

　　Dark Antique Green paint spans the length of the truck, sandwiched

　　by a gray rocker panel split by silver trim, and the black vinyl

　　roof. The flying B pillar buttresses angle rearward to the sides of

　　the bed and the vinyl is in excellent condition. SS stripes in the

　　same charcoal gray as the rocker panels grace the hood and the

　　black tonneau drapes over the cross-bed braces and snaps into

　　place. For a little country flair, there's a strip of wood applique

　　on the tailgate with the coveted Sprint emblem just above. The bed

　　is covered by a rubber cover end to end and while we were in there,

　　we noticed some rust at the base of the tailgate and on some

　　connective hardware. The chrome bumpers show every well and

　　chrome-tipped dual exhaust peeks out from underneath. Black Chevy

　　SS 15-inch wheels and 225/70/15's raised letter Dunlops occupy the

　　corners. We noted several rust bubbles, intrusions, and paint drips

　　on the gray rocker area.

　　Interior

　　Very simple, very effective, and very original, we see green panels

　　for the doors with shiny knobs and cranks. The green vinyl split

　　bench seat and green dash pad look fantastic and create nice

　　contrast with the rest of the interior, most of which is black.

　　That includes the stock steering wheel and dash where beveled pods

　　house the factory gauges. The heater and A/C controls are standard

　　GM and the radio is a more modern model supported by speakers

　　behind the seat. Black vinyl mats cover the dark green carpet,

　　denoted as "dark green jade," and a Hurst shifter is in the center

　　console, ready to be pushed and pulled into action. The headliner

　　is in place and tight.

　　Drivetrain

　　A 350ci V8 shows off some chrome Edelbrock valve covers while

　　bright red heater hoses catch your eye next. Fuel is delivered

　　through a single 4-barrel carburetor. Power is sent through a

　　4-speed manual Saginaw transmission to a 12-bolt rear sporting 2.73

　　gears. Power brakes haul the Sprint, disc in front and drums in the

　　rear.

　　Undercarriage

　　For a car from 1971, the underside is in good shape with minimal

　　surface rust in some spots. The true dual exhaust emanates from

　　headers and travels back to Flowmaster mufflers, over the rear

　　axle, and out through those previously mentioned fat chrome tips.

　　Independent coil springs for the front and a 4 link with coil

　　springs for the back are on and accounted for.

　　Drive-Ability

　　Smooth acceleration that does get you up to highway speeds, smooth

　　ride, and nice handling...accompanied by that special, unencumbered

　　V8 sound. There's nothing quite like the "El Camino" body style

　　with the compact cab and that long bed following behind...the

　　ultimate car/truck combination. All functions were working as they

　　should!

　　They say El Caminos, and therefore Sprints are the mullets of the

　　car world; business up front and party in the back! And with a

　　healthy V8 under the hood, the business end can get the party to

　　smoke some tires. Joking aside, this is a unique American car...out

　　of the 5,536 built, who knows how many are left and roadworthy.

　　Contact the mall soon if this sparks your interest!

　　53685

　　5-GMC

　　26-Malibu V8

　　80-2 Door Sedan Pickup

　　1-1971

　　K-Kansas City, MO Assy Plant

　　101985-Sequential Unit Number

　　TRIM TAG

　　ST 71 53 GMC Sprint 2 Door Sedan Pickup

　　BDY K310414-Kansas City Body #

　　TR 731-Antique Dark Jade Elk Coated Fabric & Antique Dark Jade

　　Green Coated Fabric

　　PNT 43 43-Lime Green

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