1973 GMC C3500 1 Ton

2dr Fenderside Pickup

6-cyl. 250cid/100hp 1bbl

#1 Concours condition#1 Concours
#2 Excellent condition#2 Excellent
#3 Good condition#3 Good

$13,500 CAD*

+4.7%
#4 Fair condition#4 Fair
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1973-1991 GMC C/K Series Pickup stats
Highest sale
$215,721 CAD
Lowest sale
$617 CAD
Most recent sale
$27,989 CAD
Sales
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Model overview

Model description

Thoroughly redesigned from stem to stern, the all-new trucks for 1973 proved to be the longest lived series in GMC’s history and is the one to have for fans of three-box styling. Aside from wheels and hubcaps, there aren’t many curves in the design, unless you count the body sides that feature a sculpted character line with a central plateau body panel and the first use of curved side glass on a GM truck.

This platform also featured GM’s first in-house built crew cab, along with the Suburban’s finally getting four doors like a normal station wagon. GMC also offered this cab with only a single front bench seat beginning in 1976 as the Bonus Cab, as something of a competitor to the Dodge Club Cab and Ford SuperCab.

Trim lines ranged from the entry level Custom, Custom Super, Sierra, to top end Sierra Grande. Names were revised in 1975, with the hierarchy going from Sierra, Sierra Grande, High Sierra, to Sierra Classic. This remained in effect through 1982, when the High Sierra was dropped, with the others continuing though the end of series production. 1975 also saw a one-year only “Gentleman Jim” package.

1980 had a one-year only front end, with a flatter front grille and square headlights. It proved to be a preview for 1981 and the rest of the production run, with an all new simplified front clip, new hood and single plane grille. Powertrains generally continued as before 1973, except that the 454 cid big block replaced the previous 402. In 1978, GM’s infamous 350 V-8 diesel pickup was introduced. 1982 saw a vastly improved 6.2-liter diesel introduced as its replacement.

The 1987 model year - the final year of production - saw the series designators changed. The two-wheel-drive C-series became the R-series, then the four-wheel-drive K-series was renamed the V-series. This was done to allow for concurrent production of its replacement early in 1987 of the all-new C and K models.

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Common Questions

The value of a 1973 GMC C3500 1 Ton can vary greatly depending on its condition, mileage, options, and history. Typically, you can expect to pay around $13,467 USD for a 1973 GMC C3500 1 Ton in good condition with average spec.

Many factors can increase a car's value including excellent condition, exceptional originality, a recent restoration, low mileage, unique provenance, desirable options, popular or unique color choices, and excellent maintenance records. Upgrades and modifications that enhance performance or aesthetics can also add value.

Factors that can decrease a car's value include unusually high mileage, poor maintenance history, visible wear and tear, accidents or damage, title issues, and gaps in ownership history. Additionally, less popular color choices and extensive modifications that don't appeal to a broad audience can reduce value.

Mileage plays a significant role in a classic car’s value. Lower mileage usually increases value because it indicates a higher degree of originality, is rarer, and suggests less wear and tear. However, cars with exceptionally low mileage may also have maintenance needs due to lack of use. Whether someone should pay more for a vehicle with lower miles will depend on how they plan on using it, and the vehicle's specific condition.

The value of modified cars differs widely based on the type and quality of modifications. While some modifications can significantly increase value, especially performance enhancements and high-quality custom work, others may not add much or could even detract from the car’s value if they appeal to only a limited audience.

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