Possibly the Nicest One in Existence: Low-Mile 1991 GMC Syclone Marlboro Edition


























Every once in a while, there comes a vehicle out of nowhere that answers a question that no one asked. In the 1990s, GMC did exactly that with its Sonoma-based Syclone high-performance pickup. One of the cooler special editions available was this Marlboro edition, of which only 10 were built in 1991. This Syclone Marlboro edition was formerly owned by famed customizer Tom Argue. Find it here at Desert Autosport in Phoenix, Arizona, with an asking price of $79,995.
























Brought about as part of a nationwide giveaway through Marlboro cigarettes, GMC took ten Syclones and sent them to American Sunroof Company (ASC) for conversion. With the help of Shinoda Design Associates, Inc. and Phillip Morris, Inc., each Syclone had its roof converted to a targa top, the rear window converted to a power roll-down (courtesy of C.R. Laurence), its color changed from black to PPG Hot Licks Red with white strobe stripes provided by Graphik Concepts, the mounting of Boyd Coddington wheels with Marlboro Racing center caps wrapped in Goodyear Eagle GSC 245/50/16 tires, Guidion tonneau cover, and a slew of other upgrades. This Syclone Marlboro edition is #6 out of the 10 built, and was formerly owned by famed custom car builder Tom Argue. While he owned the truck, Argue lightly customized the truck, but left the exterior and interior stock. To be honest, everything on the outside is so fantastic that I would leave it as is, and I would drive the truck sparingly to shows nearby and trailer the truck to shows further away.
























In regards to the drivetrain, the 4.3L V6 was fitted with a Prompaq adjustable performance computer and chip and Borla exhaust. Horsepower is not listed, but considering a Syclone was rated at 280 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, I would imagine horsepower is around 300 give or take and perhaps a bump in torque. While owned by Argue, the engine bay was custom polished to enhance its look. Mileage is original at 3,435, and considering many of the modifications that I would have done have already been taken care of, I would leave the drivetrain untouched.























If by now you guessed that the interior houses a few modifications, you would be correct my friend. Recaro bucket seats, Simpson race harnesses, a Momo steering wheel with a Marlboro horn button, and a Sony custom audio system. Much like the rest of the truck, the interior is essentially brand new, with very little to no wear. I'm curious as to what the gauge is in front of the shifter; if you know, let me know in the comments section. Though very expensive, this Syclone Marlboro edition is the cleanest, lowest-mileage, and most original example in existence, and given the ties to Tom Argue, the value should climb up a bit more. What are your thoughts on this clean, low-mile, unrestored Syclone Marlboro edition?
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA

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