39k Miles – 1-Owner – 2014 Black Chevy Express (Garage-Height Ready)

Finding a low-mileage, pre-2015 Chevy Express is the holy grail for DIY builders. If you’re looking for a bulletproof foundation that will last for the next decade of adventures, this is it.

This 2014 Express 1500 is a meticulously maintained one-owner Time Capsule with only 39,340 original miles. It has spent its life in a climate-controlled garage in the Chicago suburbs and has never seen heavy commercial abuse.

Why this is the perfect build platform:

1. 39k Original Miles: Barely broken in. Most vans of this era have 150k+ miles. This is a 10-15 year asset.
2. Fits in a Standard Garage: This full-size van clears a standard 7’ residential garage door when fully loaded. Perfect for stealth city living or easy home storage.
3. Stealth Ready: Factory Black paint with professionally installed side/rear windows. It looks premium and low-profile.
4. The Reliable Engine: The 4.3L V6 is famously easy to maintain and offers much better insurance rates and fuel economy than the V8s—ideal for long-distance travel budgets.
5. Clean Slate: bare metal cargo floor in very good condition. Original factory walls fully intact and clean. Previously protected with plywood panels (now removed), preserving the interior from day one. Remaining 2x4 framing can be easily removed or used as a starting point for your own build. No mystery spills, no commercial odors. 100% ready for your floor sub-structure.

Condition:

1. Rear leaf springs upgraded early on for better handling under weight.
2. Factory backup camera.
3. A/C and Heat blow strong.
4. Non-smoker, accident-free, all service records available, 1-owner history.

Location: Highland Park, IL (Easy fly-and-drive from O'Hare)

Price: $17,400

I have this listed through AutoTrader Private Seller Exchange (PSE). This means we can handle the entire transaction—including secure payment, financing (if needed), and title transfer—completely safely through their portal.

Build your dream on a platform that will actually go the distance.