Custom GMC Yukon XL Convertible Could Double As A Safari Vehicle

From time to time we see plenty of cars being chopped off but there is always something new that triggers our curiosity. The pictured GMC Yukon XL is such an example, thanks to the custom tubular frame and the removable soft top. This uniquely used vehicle is located in Spencer, Indiana, and it’s for sale with a $11,900 asking price.

This started life as a 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 fitted with a 5.3-liter V8 sending power to the rear wheels (2WD) through a four-speed automatic gearbox. With 140,909 miles (226,771 km) in the odometer, it has enjoyed a long life. According to the listing, it has a clean title, it still runs and drives great, and it even comes with a new battery and a new set of all-terrain tires.

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At a certain point, the owner decided to cut off the roof and the pillars, leaving only the A-pillars and the windshield. In order to maintain an acceptable level of rigidity in this extremely long truck-based body-on-frame SUV, they added a tubular frame above the cabin, which also works as a base for the soft top.

The manually operated roof is clipped on the waistline of the SUV, which means it should require quite some time to place/remove. Also, the fact that the windows have been replaced with removable transparent vinyl makes us worry about sound insulation and weatherproofing.

That being said, there are not many seven-seater vehicles that can provide such an open-air experience for all passengers, plus having enough room for their luggage. When fully opened, the Yukon Convertible with the custom frame kind of looks like a safari vehicle, as the only thing that is missing is a tent.

First discovered on Reddit, the custom vehicle is listed for sale by ttrepairables.com. Driving your kids to school in a drop-top seven-seater SUV sounds a bit tacky and the price is quite steep for an old 2WD Yukon with such mileage, but it will definitely be a head-turner.