Old trucks don't bring the $$ old cars do. Trucks, and especially Suburbans, seem to go to a pretty narrow market. If someone wants an old truck, it's because he needs to haul parts, dirt bikes, etc. He buys the truck knowing it's not a family vehicle...which is a big deal when you can go to any dealership today and buy a truck with an extended cab.
Suburbans are even more unique--you can haul parts with them, but you're limited, due to the roof. You can't stack tall stuff, you probably wouldn't want to carry an engine, drit bikes won't fit, etc.
Or you want to use it as a family vehicle...again, not as practical as a truck with 4 doors, or a vintage station wagon for that matter.
I needed a truck to tow my car trailer, and to haul stuff for the swap meet I promote each month. The swap meet dictated some sort of enclosed vehicle. I wanted something vintage, and was going to buy a pick-up. The suburban popped up, and I thought it would be perfect for my very narrow needs. And it is.
But while it's cool, I doubt I'd ever make a ton of money on it. But I plan on keeping it, so that's not an issue. If I sold it and broke even, after driving it for years, that'd be great. And a better investment than a new truck!
-Brad
