1995 Chevrolet Tahoe LS
63K-Mile 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 2 Door 4X4
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- Oct 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Closes
- Nov 2, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
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There are Low Miles No Miles vehicles...and then there are the ones that make you wonder how something like this could possibly still exist.
This 2000 Ford Excursion Limited 4x4 is one of those vehicles.
Finished in Toreador Red Metallic with contrasting Arizona Beige lower body, featuring a matching Tan leather interior, and powered by Ford's massive 6.8-liter Triton V10, this first-year Excursion is an extraordinary example of one of the most recognizable American SUVs ever produced.
And the odometer shows just over 773 miles.
Yes, you read that correctly.
A vehicle built to haul families, tow enormous trailers, travel across the country, and accumulate hundreds of thousands of miles somehow spent the better part of 26 years tucked away inside a private automobile collection.
Purchased brand new from Tubbs Brothers in Sandusky, Michigan, this Excursion remained with its original owner until his passing and was subsequently acquired from his estate alongside 19 other vehicles from the same family.
It retains its original paint, interior, factory configuration, and even the tires it left the factory wearing.
An extraordinarily preserved example of a vehicle that was never intended to spend its life sitting still.
Vehicle Overview
When Ford introduced the Excursion for the 2000 model year, it was entering territory few manufacturers had dared to explore.
Built on Ford's Super Duty truck platform, the Excursion was designed to deliver serious towing capability, enormous passenger capacity, and the kind of commanding presence that made even full-size SUVs look modest by comparison.
It was big.
Really big.
And that was exactly the point.
This example is a Limited 4x4, equipped with Ford's 6.8-liter Triton V10 gasoline engine and an automatic transmission.
The Toreador Red Metallic exterior is complemented by contrasting Arizona Beige lower body and a Tan leather interior, creating a classic early-2000s Ford luxury SUV appearance.
As a Limited, it features the upscale appointments and comfort equipment associated with the top trim level.
But while the Excursion was engineered for demanding use, this particular example experienced an entirely different life.
Instead of becoming a family road-trip vehicle or heavy-duty tow rig, it was preserved from nearly new as part of a remarkable private collection.
The Story
The story begins in 2000 at Tubbs Brothers in Sandusky, Michigan.
The Excursion was purchased new by a businessman who shared a passion for automobiles with his business partner.
Together, the two men developed an unusual collecting tradition.
They would regularly purchase brand new vehicles and place them into storage at their company's warehouse rather than put them into everyday service.
Year after year, the collection continued to grow.
These weren't necessarily exotic automobiles or traditional collector cars.
They were vehicles that interested the owners, purchased new and preserved for the future.
This Excursion was one of them.
According to the surviving business partner, the vehicle was purchased with approximately 408 miles showing and subsequently taken to the Toledo, Ohio, area, where it entered long-term storage.
Over the following decades, the Excursion was moved occasionally between storage locations but reportedly saw very little actual road use.
The collection was not simply abandoned or forgotten.
The original owner employed a staff member whose responsibilities included purchasing and maintaining the automobiles. The vehicles were reportedly started regularly and attended to throughout their years in storage.
The Excursion was kept indoors in a climate-controlled environment, protected from the weather and harsh conditions that have taken their toll on so many trucks and SUVs from this era.
Following the original owner's passing, the vehicle remained part of his estate until it was recently acquired by the selling dealership.
The purchase also included 19 additional vehicles from the same family, offering a remarkable glimpse into the collection this gentleman had assembled over the years.
What makes this Excursion so fascinating isn't simply its extremely low odometer reading.
It's the history behind how it survived.
While countless other Excursions were driven year-round, used for towing, modified, or eventually retired after years of hard service, this one was preserved almost from the beginning.
And more than a quarter-century later, the results are remarkable.
Condition
The condition of this Excursion is nothing short of extraordinary.
The paint present beautifully, displaying the appearance of a vehicle that has experienced remarkably little use.
The body remains exceptionally well preserved, with the original factory finish still intact.
Inside, the Tan leather interior presents in similarly impressive like-new condition.
The seating surfaces, dashboard, door panels, carpeting, and interior trim reflect the limited use this vehicle has experienced.
The Excursion remains in its original factory configuration.
One important detail worth noting is that the vehicle received an undercoating treatment when new.
Although an untouched factory undercarriage would be preferable from a strict preservation standpoint, the undercoating is part of this vehicle's early history.
The underside remains exceptionally clean in appearance, and detailed photographs are included in the gallery to document its condition and the applied coating.
Perhaps one of the most fascinating aspects of the vehicle's originality is that it still wears its factory-installed tires.
These tires have been intentionally retained to preserve the vehicle's presentation and document its exceptionally limited use.
However, given their age, the original tires should be replaced before the vehicle is placed into regular road service.
In preparation for the auction, the seller replaced the battery and serviced the vehicle's fluids.
Following its acquisition, the seller drove the Excursion home on a trip lasting more than an hour.
According to the seller, the vehicle performed exceptionally well, with the V10 running smoothly, the transmission operating properly, and the air conditioning blowing cold.
The seller describes the Excursion as starting, running, and driving exceptionally well.
Mileage History & Carfax Disclosure
The odometer currently displays 773 miles.
This is supported by the Excursion's extraordinary preservation, its documented history within the original owner's private automobile collection, and, most importantly, the firsthand testimony of the original owner's surviving business partner.
The business partner was directly familiar with the collection, how the vehicles were acquired, and the manner in which they were stored and maintained over the years. He has confirmed that the Excursion was purchased new with approximately 408 miles showing and subsequently transported to the Toledo, Ohio, area, where it spent the overwhelming majority of its life in storage.
He maintains that the 773 miles currently displayed on the odometer are the vehicle's true and actual mileage.
A signed mileage affidavit supporting this account has been included in the auction gallery for prospective bidders to review.
Additionally, an AutoCheck vehicle history report has been provided in the gallery. Unlike Carfax, AutoCheck does not contain the conflicting 2006 mileage entry, and its reported mileage history is consistent with the vehicle's current odometer reading.
Regarding the Carfax discrepancy:
The Carfax report contains a single conflicting entry from 2006, when a Ford dealership reportedly recorded the vehicle's mileage as 5,236 during a service visit.
The surviving business partner has explicitly stated that the Excursion was never serviced at that dealership and that the reported mileage is incorrect.
Unfortunately, the dealership responsible for the entry is no longer in business, making it difficult to obtain the original records or determine precisely how the incorrect mileage was reported.
The seller has been working directly with Carfax to have the entry investigated and corrected. However, because the dealership is no longer operating, the process has proven challenging, and a correction cannot be guaranteed.
Based on the surviving business partner's direct knowledge of the vehicle, the signed mileage affidavit, the supporting AutoCheck history, and the Excursion's exceptional physical condition, the seller maintains that the 2006 Carfax entry is a clerical or reporting error and that the current odometer reading of 773 miles is accurate.
Although the conflicting Carfax entry has not yet been formally corrected, the seller has provided the available supporting documentation in the gallery to give prospective bidders a clear understanding of the vehicle's history.
Due to the vehicle's age, its mileage is exempt from federal odometer disclosure requirements.
This Excursion's remarkable originality, exceptionally limited use, and unusual ownership history make it an extraordinary survivor. The seller stands behind the mileage representation based on the firsthand accounts and supporting documentation provided, while fully disclosing the unresolved Carfax discrepancy.
Highlights
- Just over 773 miles showing on the odometer
- 2000 Ford Excursion Limited
- First model year of the Ford Excursion
- 6.8-liter Triton V10 gasoline engine
- Automatic transmission
- Four-wheel drive
- Toreador Red Metallic exterior
- Arizona Beige lower body trim
- Tan leather interior
- Limited luxury trim
- Purchased new from Tubbs Brothers in Sandusky, Michigan
- Original-owner estate history
- Acquired alongside 19 additional vehicles from the same family
- Part of an extensive private automobile collection
- Climate-controlled indoor storage throughout its life
- Original factory paint
- Original interior
- Original, unmodified factory configuration
- Factory-installed tires still present
- Undercoated when new
- Exceptionally clean undercarriage presentation
- Recently replaced battery
- Recent fluid service
- Reportedly driven successfully for over an hour following acquisition
- Cold air conditioning
- Signed mileage affidavits supporting the odometer reading
- Disclosed and unresolved 2006 Carfax mileage discrepancy
- Remarkable preservation throughout
Letter From The LMNM Team
We've seen some pretty incredible vehicles come through Low Miles No Miles.
But every once in a while, something shows up that genuinely makes us wonder how in the world it still exists.
This is one of those moments.
A 2000 Ford Excursion Limited.
A V10.
Four-wheel drive.
And 773 miles showing on the odometer.
Are you kidding us?
Think about what these things were built for.
Hauling families across the country.
Pulling campers and trailers.
Towing boats.
Dragging kids to hockey practice.
And doing it all while drinking fuel like it was going out of style.
Nobody bought a Ford Excursion because they wanted a small, practical commuter car.
You bought one because you wanted the biggest damn SUV on the block.
And that's part of what makes this one so special.
Most Excursions spent their lives doing exactly what Ford intended. They worked. They traveled. They accumulated miles. And in states like Michigan, a whole lot of them eventually surrendered to rust.
But not this one.
This one was bought brand new and essentially put away.
And the story behind it is something we absolutely love.
The original owner and his business partner had a fascinating habit of purchasing brand-new automobiles and storing them in their company's warehouse.
Imagine walking into a Ford dealership in 2000, buying a brand-new Excursion Limited, and deciding that instead of driving it, you're going to preserve it.
Then doing the same thing again.
And again.
For years.
It's the kind of collecting that makes absolutely no sense to most people.
But to us?
We wish more people had done it.
Because now, more than a quarter-century later, we get to experience something that almost nobody else gets to see.
An Excursion that still looks and feels remarkably close to the way it did when it was new.
The leather.
The paint.
The massive proportions.
That unmistakable early-2000s Ford interior.
It's all there.
Even the original tires are still on it.
Not because anyone should be driving around on 26-year-old rubber, but because there's something special about seeing a vehicle preserved with details like that still intact.
And yes, there's a mileage discrepancy on the Carfax.
It's addressed in the listing because that's how we believe these things should be handled.
The seller has spoken with individuals familiar with the vehicle's history, obtained supporting mileage affidavits, and worked to investigate the conflicting entry.
The history of the collection, the extremely limited use described by those familiar with it, and the vehicle's remarkable physical preservation are all important parts of the story.
There are plenty of Excursions still out there.
Some are modified.
Some have been restored.
Some have 300,000 miles and are still going strong.
We love those trucks, too.
But finding a first-year V10 Limited in this condition, with this kind of ownership history, is a completely different experience.
This isn't just another old SUV.
It's a snapshot of what walking into a Ford dealership in 2000 felt like.
Back when these things were brand new, gas was cheap, SUVs were getting bigger by the minute, and Ford decided the world needed something even larger than an Expedition.
And somebody had the foresight to put one away.
That's the kind of automotive history that gets us excited.
Because preserving and sharing vehicles like this is exactly why Low Miles No Miles exists.
They don't all have to be muscle cars.
They don't all have to be exotic.
Sometimes it's a giant, gas-guzzling Ford Excursion that makes us smile the most.
And this one?
This one is something special.
It's listed at 773 miles but CARFAX says, "5,236 Last Reported Odometer Reading"?
The mileage history and Carfax discrepancy are fully disclosed in the description above. We stand behind the 773 miles showing based on firsthand confirmation from the original owner's surviving business partner, a signed mileage affidavit, and the supporting AutoCheck report, all of which are available for review in the gallery. The single conflicting Carfax entry is believed to be a reporting error, and we've been working with Carfax to have it corrected. Due to the vehicle's model year, the mileage is exempt from federal odometer disclosure requirements.