With my 8th anniversary at Barn Finds just a couple of days behind me, I thought I’d try to tackle a vehicle I rarely take on: a Jeep CJ. Some of you folks are experts and have owned them… more»
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Ready for Adventure: 1979 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle
Jeep shares one trait with many manufacturers: It enjoys a history of releasing various trim packages across its existing model range. One such variant is this 1979 CJ-7 Golden Eagle. It presents well for a largely original and unrestored… more»
The First SUV? 1984 AMC Eagle 4×4
Quirky or prescient? You could proffer that question about a lot of American Motors vehicles. I’d rate this 1984 AMC Eagle station wagon as a bit of both. And AMC had it all going on in ’84 as they… more»
Low Production Survivor: 1970 International Harvester Scout 800B
International Harvester built over 500,000 Scouts from 1960 to 1980 so they are not rare. Many, if not a majority of the production, has succumbed to what they were intended to be used for or the rust bug has… more»
Highly Optioned: 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne 4×4
Early 4x4s didn’t offer owners a particularly luxurious motoring experience. Most were based on commercial models, and creature comforts were a secondary consideration to practicality. However, vehicle manufacturers soon realized there was an untapped market, and the result was… more»
No Reserve: 1969 Ford Bronco
Parting with a classic that has been part of the same family since it rolled off the showroom floor over five decades ago can’t be easy, but it is the decision made by the owners of this 1969 Ford… more»
BF Auction: 1977 Jeep Wagoneer
UPDATE – The seller has added a video taking a closer look at this Jeep! In the 1960s, there weren’t a lot of options for family-friendly SUVs, and there certainly weren’t any luxury 4x4s. The Jeep Wagoneer debuted in… more»
Hidden Gem? 1951 Willys-Overland Jeepster
Jeep = Kleenex, if you think about it. Almost nobody says, “Please hand me a facial tissue.” Instead, they say, “Please hand me a Kleenex.” Almost everyone who isn’t a dyed-in-the-wool car guy or car gal refers to most… more»
Driving Project: 1972 Ford Bronco
There is something undeniably attractive about purchasing a project candidate that can be enjoyed immediately. It allows the owner the chance to assess its needs and prioritize how they will tackle the build. That opportunity is available with this… more»
Upgraded V8? 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Choosing the right candidate for towing or off-road adventures can be challenging, but sometimes, the right vehicle appears unexpectedly. Such is the case with this 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT. It is a dry-climate classic with no rust issues…. more»
Original Paint: 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer CST
This 1967 Chevrolet K5 Blazer is a sad sight left exposed to the elements. It needs love, but the news isn’t all bad with this classic. The prevailing weather conditions in its location mean that although there is some… more»
V6 3-Speed: 54K-Mile 1967 Jeepster Commando
The seller refers to this 1967 Jeepster Commando as being “highly original” and says that it only has 54,000 miles, which averages to 947 miles a year. No wonder it looks so nice. We’ve seen many Jeepster Commandos here… more»
BF Auction: 1980 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic
With the massive success of the Jeep, IH Scout, and Ford Bronco, GMC needed an SUV to compete, but rather than building a rig of comparable size they decided to build something a bit larger. Part of that move… more»
No Reserve 1978 Ford Bronco XLT 4X4
We all know about the original (’66-’77) Ford Bronco’s popularity but it seems that the trend is continuing with the follow-on generation such as this 1978 XLT example. These big two-door variants are moving in the same direction (upward)… more»
Unrestored 1967 International Harvester Scout 800
T.J. found this pristine survivor 1967 International Harvester Scout 800 located for sale in Hoquiam, Washington. The seller has the International Harvester Scout 800 listed for only $8,900 and it has been posted for 3 days. The Scout 800… more»