1975 GMC Beau James / Gentleman Jim
Like it or not GMC has always been positioned as a premium brand in one way or another. Even long before the Denali badge came into play, there was always something a bit sexier about a GMC pickup truck than a Chevy model. Likewise, the Beau James edition of the truck was a two-tone beauty that had a comfortable interior and excellent riding dynamics to choose from. The truck had just about everything that you could want in a comfortable package (via Driving).
GMC’s introduction of these models was part of an innovative marketing strategy to test the waters for luxury pickups. The market back then was almost non-existent but the truck did manage to gain a loyal following. GMC kept toying with the idea of luxury products well into the next few decades, although this was one of the original offerings.