Here’s a rare camper uniquely built into the bed of a GMC Jimmy. Most wilderness campgrounds should be easy for V-8 and 4×4 cars to get to. It has undergone a comprehensive restoration along with several cosmetic improvements. Soon enough, it will be summer, so maybe it’s time to go camping, make some s’mores, and, most importantly, remember when things were easier. With all the current conveniences for Overlanding, you could do that, but it might not be the point. Let’s camp like people did in the late 1970s instead. This 1977 GMC Jimmy High Sierra with a Casa Grande pop-top camper would be great, and you can buy it right now on Bring a Trailer, which is owned by Hearst Autos and works with Invoice Pricing. The car has a real 4×4 drivetrain and V-8 torque to help you get away from the people. It looks good and has square jaws. Adding a sink, gas burners, and a mini-fridge to the van makes it into a home away from home. The Casa Grande and the Chevrolet Blazer Chalet were both produced by Chinook Mobilodge, a Washington-based manufacturer. It makes sense that a great camper builder would come from the Northwest. Who wants to deal with wet tents when they can roll up to their mountain campsite and pop the top? The rigs were not cheap. The MSRP of the trucks on which these five-figure builds were done went up by two times. Because of this, only 225 were recorded. This one has been fixed up completely, but because of a flourish, it has more zip than the first one. The images are more vivid, and the gold painting has more sparkling metal than it did when it was first made. Think about this: This car looks more like how the 1970s were presented in movies than how they really were. It looks a little different now. The 350-cubic-inch V-8 engine makes 165 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque with four-wheel drive. It is paired with a two-speed transfer case and a three-speed automatic transmission. The car also has new batteries and a generator, as well as 15-inch wheels with Goodyear tires. Imagine getting out of bed and automatically pulling out your phone, only to find that you’re outside of the service area. Light a moka pot on the stove, open the door to let in the fresh-smelling fir air, and take it easy for the morning. Let’s listen to Neil Young’s solo performance from Live at Massey Hall. Not being plugged in is sometimes the best. The sale ends on May 21.
