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BF Auction: 1974 Jeep CJ-5

Aside from a Volkswagen Beetle, is there an automotive shape more instantly recognizable than a Jeep CJ-5? From its seven-slot grille to its squared off tail, the CJ-5 plied American roads and trails for nearly 30 production years. Even… more»

Sky High: 1972 International Scout II

How much clearance do you need when off-roading? This 1972 International Harvester Scout II is located in Lago Vista, Texas near Austin. It boasts its original engine and 4 speed manual transmission. This Scout II is listed here on… more»

RWD Survivor: 1969 International Scout 800A

I can see why the bids for this 1969 International Scout 800A are already at $12,600, it’s said to be original inside and out and has no rust. And by that, of course, the seller means no rust holes,… more»

One Owner Storage Unit Find: 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe

Beginning in 1995, the full-size Chevrolet Blazer SUV was rebranded as the Tahoe, a nameplate that lives on today. The first generation lasted through the balance of the century and included a 2-door, 2-wheel-drive version that the seller recently… more»

Drive or Restore?: 1970 Chevrolet Suburban

Suburban fans among our readers might already know that you couldn’t buy a four-door Chevy Suburban until the Squarebody was introduced in 1973, and Chevy seemed to understand that a three-door wagon was a deficiency, because only the Panel… more»

Mucho Bondo: 1971 Ford Bronco

The First Generation Bronco remains one of the star performers in the classic market, with pristine examples commanding impressive prices. This 1971 example is far from pristine, requiring plenty of work to recapture its youthful good looks. I must… more»

1968 Jeepster Commando Station Wagon V6

Soft top or hard top: that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous roof leakage, or… just go with a hard top. To paraphrase Shakespeare. I believe this color… more»

Built on Day One: 1941 Willys MB Jeep

As America still struggled with the Great Depression, a new danger was emerging in Europe and the Pacific.  The country had made great sacrifices in what came to be called World War I.  However, a new global war was… more»

Tidy Driver: 1970 Jeepster Commando

We’ve recently seen a few examples of the Jeepster Commando crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1970 example stands out courtesy of its excellent presentation. It isn’t perfect, but it would need little to lift it to… more»

No Reserve: 2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Writing for Barn Finds, I’m given the opportunity to learn more about cars and trucks that have heretofore blended into the background of my life, and one of them is pictured above. The Jeep is comparatively newer than the collectible… more»

Spirit of 76 Project: 1976 International Scout II

How bad can a car or truck get before it is not saleable? This 1976 International Harvester Scout II is believed to be a Spirit of 76 Edition Scout. It is located in York, Pennsylvania and is definitely a… more»

Rust-Free Californian: 56k Mile 1968 Jeepster Commando

If you’re the type of person craving a vintage off-roader but don’t feel motivated to tackle a restoration, this 1968 Jeepster Commando deserves a close look. Recently liberated from a Californian collection where it spent years in a dry… more»

Never Seen Snow? 1973 Jeep Commando 4×4

I’m a bit confused at the seller’s line about this 1973 Jeep Commando never having seen snow, since it literally has a snow plow on the front of it. A snow plow that isn’t shown in any of the… more»

Factory Patriot? 1976 International Scout II

America’s Bicentennial wasn’t just a time to celebrate and reappraise our country’s place in the sociopolitical and historical landscapes; it was also a time to sell a few more cars, trucks, lawnmowers, and bicycles by painting them red, white,… more»

1970 Chevrolet Blazer Project

It’s no secret that K5 Blazers are booming right now. Their popularity is increasing and their prices are skyrocketing. They are large and gritty and everyone wants to get their hands on one. The mileage on the example at… more»

BF Exclusive: 1981 Land Rover Series III

This summer, I bought a used book written by one of my favorite automotive writers: the late, great Graham Robson. Mr. Robson spent some time working various jobs (including as a rally co-driver in the 1960s) in the British… more»

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