Chevrolet Express

The Chevrolet Express and its GMC Savana twin debuted for the 1996 model year, replacing the long-running G-series vans. Built on a traditional body-on-frame platform, the Express has remained in production for decades with only incremental changes, making it one of the last old-school full-size vans available. It's offered in cargo, passenger, and cutaway configurations with multiple wheelbase and powertrain options, including Vortec V8s and Duramax diesels.

While not a traditional collector vehicle, the Express is valued for its utility and versatility. The recent "van life" movement has created strong demand for clean, low-mileage examples ripe for camper conversion. Buyers also seek out luxury conversion vans from upfitters like Explorer, which feature high-end interiors and amenities. The most desirable versions are often late-model, low-mileage passenger vans or professionally executed 4x4 conversions.

The market for the Express is incredibly broad, with an average transaction price around $19,000. The low end is defined by high-mileage work vans, while the top of the market, exceeding $60,000, is occupied by new or nearly new luxury conversion vans and specialized off-road builds. Most transactions involve functional, used examples rather than pristine, show-quality collectibles.

Prices range from under $5,000 for high-mileage work vans to $67,000 for late-model, highly-optioned conversion vans.