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What year was the first Chevrolet Suburban K1500?

I’m really into vintage and older-model SUVs and I want to add to my collection. I’m aware that the Suburban has been around for a while, but I’m not sure when the four-wheel-drive model came out. What was the first year for the Chevrolet Suburban K1500?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The
Chevrolet Suburban K1500
is surely an American classic. While the two-wheel drive version debuted in 1935, the four-wheel-drive version, also known as the K1500, came out in 1957.
This boxy car was essentially the first four-wheel-drive SUV ever produced, or at least the first one geared toward families. It was delightfully boxy and appeared almost like a pickup truck with a permanent camper shell on the back. If you want to buy one today, be prepared to save up. Average prices at auction for a Chevrolet Suburban K1500 hover at about $50,000.
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