Aside from red, the SSR also had a decent production of yellow and silver models, with about 4,400 yellow ones and 3,800 silver ones. Each color seems to have its own unique charm!
Those are some great numbers, but isnāt it strange that they didnāt produce more of these cool trucks? They were a production marvel! Not sure why they discontinued it so early!
I agree! They had a unique style but struggled with market appeal. The niche they were trying to fill was tough to define.
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I think the SSR was before its time. Now, with the trend of retro style coming back, it mightāve done better. Anyone know if there are any new Chevy concepts inspired by it?
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Thatās a good point! Iāve seen some buzz about retro-inspired concepts, but nothing concrete yet. I hope they consider reviving the SSR spirit someday!
That would be awesome! Imagine a new model with modern tech and performance but maintaining the classic design elements.
Yes, but letās not forget the Controversial styling! Some either love it or hate it. It would be interesting to see if they would tweak the design for a new release.
True! Itās quite polarizing. But thatās part of what made it iconic! Hey, they got my attention.
The SSR had this cool vibe, definitely a vehicle that turns heads! I canāt believe they only made about 10,000 units of the 1SB special edition. What was so special about it?
The 1SB was a neat package! Apart from rare paint and special badging, it also featured leather seating and a highway performance package. Definitely a different beast compared to base models!
That sounds fantastic! Iād love to get my hands on one of those someday to add to my collection!
Has anyone looked into how few units were produced in the SSRās final year? I think that really drives the collectability.
Absolutely! With only around 25,000 made overall, the SSR has a limited market, and that definitely impacts prices today.
Interesting point! Iāve noticed the values are fluctuating. Some models really spiked after the first few years, but now it seems more stable.
Iāve been tracking sales for a while, and youāre right. Early adopters are getting good returns, while newer collectors are more cautious.
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I bought mine in 2006, and it was keepersā prices were silly high back then! Now, I feel theyāre becoming underrated.
Thatās a good take! It makes sense, thoughāa lot of people overlook them in favor of more mainstream classics.
You know, Iāve recently been looking into the SSR community and there are some passionate collectors. They really value the rare colors and specific features!
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So true! And Iāve met some who can pinpoint production numbers of their favorite colors. Itās impressive!
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Iāve heard about some SSRs being in excellent condition selling for upwards of $40,000! Itās fascinating how demand seems to rise with better condition.