1980 GMC Sierra Classic; 4x4, SWB

[WhiteyChev]

I just bought this fleetside GMC half ton. The story goes that it has been through a couple of local owners, & been around my area for a bit. I finally convinced the last owner to part with it. It is fairly original (occasional paint work, period correct accessories, big tires, rear bumper appears not stock, etc), complete, numbers matching & everything is there.

According to GM vintage, it is 1 of 1,199 produced for sale in CANADA for 1980.
1 of 351, with YE9, top level Sierra Classic trim
1 of 201, with AV5, high back bucket seats & console (the cloth trim piece on the console cover is still good & something you dont see anymore).
1 of 3, ordered with the 10R-15LT tires.

350 CI, SRW, locking Differential, 4 spd standard, everything except AC.

Really nice project truck, but generally speaking, U.S. production is 10x Canadian, so I'm not sure it is all that rare, but nice to have & know. Any thoughts?