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1979 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 4x4 - Former Search & Rescue Vehicle

PublicSurplusVehicles📍Osburn, ID

Moderate damage flagged

Current bid:

$10,000

14 bids

Time Left

7d 12h

Ends Oct 21, 2026

Current bid
$10,000
Buyer's premium (est. ~7%)
$700
Sales tax (est. 6%)
$642

Premium estimated at this bid (0-10% on this source; confirm on the listing) - sales tax is an estimate. Pickup/removal costs are not included.

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Bid history

since Oct 8

$6,000+$4,000 (+67%)$10,000
Pre-bid checklist11/7

The vehicle

Condition

  • Seller mentions damage or a fault

From the seller's description. Not a guarantee of condition.

Market demand: Vehicles in Idaho sell about 87% of the time, typically ~4 bids. Based on 126 completed sales over the last year.

Seller

Shoshone County

Condition: As-is

Full Description

Year: 1979 Make: Chevrolet Model: Suburban K20 4X4 Mileage: unknown VIN: CKL269F147503 Running Condition: Yes Engine: V8 Transmission: Manual Tires: Good Shape Condition: GOOD Sale terms: Sold as-is, where-is. Buyer is encouraged to inspect the vehicle in person. For sale is a 1979 Chevrolet K20 3/4-ton Suburban 4x4 , powered by a 350 V8 and a manual transmission. A 3/4-ton 4x4 Suburban with a manual transmission is highly uncommon and hard to find today. This particular truck served as a Shoshone County Search & Rescue unit and has been garage-kept and maintained by the county since 2009. The vehicle runs and drives well, featuring solid body panels, a clean interior and a heavy-duty chassis. Whether you are looking for a distinctive vintage tow rig, a rugged camping vehicle, or a solid square-body preservation project, this is a rare opportunity to own an honest, well-maintained public-service truck. Sold with a Shoshone County title. This truck comes from the era when Chevrolet built vehicles truly tough combining heavy-gauge steel and simple mechanicals with a real heavy-duty chassis and a manual transmission. You will be hard-pressed to find another 3/4-ton 4x4 Suburban in this kind of condition, especially one featuring solid panels, good seats, a history of indoor storage, and well maintained. Vehicle Details 1979 Chevrolet Suburban K20 3/4-ton, four-wheel drive 350 V8 Manual transmission Runs and drives Well maintained VIN: CKL269F521149 Built in Flint, Michigan Former Shoshone County Search & Rescue vehicle Odometer says 83k, unknown whether it has turned over prior Garage kept Solid body panels Seats are in good shape Heavy-duty 3/4-ton chassis Shoshone County title Located in Shoshone County, Idaho Classic square-body Chevrolet styling To inspect or view this vehicle, please contact Deanna Robertson from Monday-Thursday between the hours of 9 am to 4pm, and schedule a time to come see it. (208) 752-3331

Pickup / shipping information

Osburn, ID 83849

Shoshone County

Pickup within 10 business days
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