Over the short span of the last six months of 1955, GMC dealers turned in the greatest sales gains in their history to that point in time. Their “Blue Chip styling from the 1955 models was thought to be part of the equation, and its influences were retained almost without change in the improved for 1956 GMC line. They were ready to again capitalize on the “Blue Chip Look.”

Intended as a promotional model to attract customers into showrooms, GMC offered their own version of the Cameo called the Suburban Carrier. A larger more pronounced grille, front bumper and dash were the main differences compared to the Chevrolet. Under the hood GMC's 248-cid, 125 horsepower six-cylinder engine was standard equipment with optional V-8 engine coming from the Pontiac division.

This three owner truck was originally sold by Stead GMC in St. Petersburg Florida. It is restored and finished in Seminole Brown/Tacoma Cream with matching vinyl upholstery. The GMC is equipped with several desirable options including the Pontiac 316 cubic inch, 165 horsepower V-8 engine, Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, radio, jet plane hood ornament, chrome bumpers, grille, mirrors, door guards, original wheel covers, wide whitewall tires and chrome window shades. This is a most uncommon model and is reported as one of only 300 made by GMC.