• A GMC Typhoon with just 688 miles sold for $226K, outpricing a new ZR1.
  • It has just 688 miles on the clock and is one of 99 finished in Apple Red.
  • The 4.3-liter turbocharged V6 delivers 280 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque.

The GMC Typhoon has always been one of those rare, high-performance SUVs that seemed ahead of its time. But we never really thought we’d live to see the day when one of these would be selling for more than some supercars. Well, that day came earlier this week.

Read: This Awesome 1993 GMC Typhoon Has Only Been Driven 272 Miles

A particularly pristine 1993 GMC Typhoon changed hands for an eye-popping $226,000 on Bring A Trailer. Yes, you read that right—$226,000 for a 32 year old vehicle. To put that into perspective, it’s about $50,000 more than the upcoming 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. When the Typhoon first hit the market, its starting price was $29,790, which, when adjusted for inflation, would be around $65,781 today. So, what makes this GMC so special?

Low Mileage and Limited Production

The main selling point here? That incredibly low mileage. This Typhoon has only 688 miles on the clock (1,107 km). And, it’s not just any Typhoon—it’s one of only 77 painted in Apple Red with matching body cladding and wheel arches. Given that it’s barely been driven in over three decades, it looks almost as fresh as it did when it rolled off the factory line.

A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
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A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000
A 32-Year-Old GMC Typhoon Sold For $226,000

Bring a Trailer

Powering the Typhoon is a turbocharged 4.3-liter V6 engine, cranking out 280 horsepower and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) of torque, all channeled through a four-speed automatic transmission. A limited-slip differential at the rear and a BorgWarner transfer case round out the drivetrain.

This very special two-door SUV rolls on its original 16-inch wheels. Back when it was fresh off the line, it could rocket to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 5.3 seconds—impressive for a vehicle that’s more likely to make a run to the grocery store than a racetrack. And yes, many of its key components, including the engine, were borrowed directly from the GMC Syclone pickup.

Out of the 4,697 Typhoons ever built, only 2,200 were from the 1993 model year. This auction from BaT should serve as a reminder that low-mileage, high-performance vehicles tend to hold their value—sometimes even more than we’d expect.

H/T to JohnTaurus!