SUV

Ready for Adventure: 1970 Ford Bronco

Often, the biggest challenge an enthusiast faces with the classic ownership experience is selecting the most appropriate candidate to park in their garage. Choices are often driven by pure emotion, but practicality must form part of the decision process…. more»

52k Original Miles: 1971 Ford Bronco

I have to tip my hat to a seller when they are honest about the state of the classic they plan to move to a new home. Such is the case with this 1971 Ford Bronco. It is complete… more»

Seldom Seen Scout: 1970 International Harvester Scout

While it seems like every manufacturer today offers some sort of four-wheel drive SUV, back in the day there were very few of these types of vehicles.  Built for the Mojave not the mall parking lot, these beasts were… more»

Original Paint: 1974 Ford Bronco

The First Generation Ford Bronco is renowned for two things; Disappointing initial sales and the tendency to rust. However, occasionally one will emerge that defies the odds. Such is the case with this 1974 example. It rolled off the… more»

Jeeping in a Postwar World: 1947 Willys CJ-2A

The biggest mistake that Axis powers made was to bring the United States into World War II.  While the importance of the American military’s men and women to winning the fight is indisputable, the weapons they brought with them… more»

Special Delivery from Your Past: 1972 AMC Jeep DJ-5 Dispatcher

As we are thrust headlong into a world with autonomous cars, drones, and cyber everything, it is refreshing to look back at how simple life was when we were growing up.  Little things that were somewhat unnoticed constants in… more»

Sport Top Project: 1966 International Scout 800

The Scout (by International Harvester) was introduced in 1960 and enjoyed a 20-year run. Designed to compete initially with the Jeep, the Scout was one of the first vehicles of its type to target the post-war 4X4 market. Both… more»

Incredible Interior! 1979 International Scout II

Not only is this 1979 International Scout II wearing its original paint – albeit faded and in need of some bodywork underneath parts of it – this 4×4 has one of the amazing and flashiest original and almost-perfect interiors… more»

Post-War Survivor: 1948 Willys Jeep CJ-2A

Did you ever wonder where the Jeep term “CJ” came from? It stands for “civilian Jeep” as Willys was transforming the war-era workhorses into commercial applications. The CJ-2A was an early example, in production from 1945 (as WW2 was… more»

Off-Road Scrambler: 1982 Jeep CJ-8

The Jeep Scrambler was part SUV/part pickup. It was introduced in mid-1981 to help AMC (who had owned Jeep for about a decade) capture a larger share of both the recreational and compact truck markets. This 1982 example looks… more»

Vintage SUV: 1968 International Harvester Travelall

Here’s something you don’t see every day – an International Harvester Travelall which was their version of the Chevrolet Suburban. IH built the SUV from 1953 to 1975 and – with the departure of the Scout from the market… more»

Rare Roadster: 1966 Ford Bronco U13

The ongoing popularity of the First Generation Ford Bronco means we see a few crossing our desks at Barn Finds. However, the relatively rare Roadster version is seldom seen, making this 1966 example arrive like a breath of fresh… more»

Off-Road Revival: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

The Land Cruisers of yesteryear were akin to the Jeep CJ but built in Japan. The J40, which was on the market from 1960 to 1984, was a 2-door SUV with a short wheelbase and four-wheel-drive. They were fun… more»

Gold Digger: 1973 International Harvester Scout II

This four wheel drive 1973 International Harvester Scout II has spent its life as a ranch truck and the seller believes that it only has 29k original miles. It is located in Fredericksburg, Texas which is in the hill… more»

Big Block Driver! 1987 Chevrolet Suburban

Trailering mirrors, cab lights, bumper protectors, 16 inch aluminum wheels, a front receiver, and a burly 454 under the hood help this 1987 Chevrolet Suburban stand out from the crowd. The tricked-out classic from Clearwater, Florida just logged a… more»

Dry Climate Survivor: 1979 Ford Bronco

Choosing an appropriate project candidate can be challenging because the market is overflowing with possibilities. This 1979 Ford Bronco is a worthy contender. It is a dry climate survivor with no rust issues. It is in excellent mechanical health,… more»

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