Dodge had success with its original Ramcharger and Plymouth Trailduster and followed up with a second-generation model, which was made from 1981 through 1993. We don’t see too many rear-wheel-drive examples but most of us grew up with them… more»
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Jan 3, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Ready To Drive: 1979 Jeep Wagoneer Limited
Some barn finds are too good to ignore, and such was the case when the seller located this 1979 Jeep Wagoneer Limited. It had occupied the same spot in a Colorado barn since 2013, courtesy of a faulty camshaft…. more»
Dec 31, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Mini-SUV: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
The Samurai was the first non-motorcycle sold by Suzuki in the U.S. It began in Japan as the Jimny in the early 1970s and continues there in some form today. Considered a small SUV by U.S. standards, these little… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Update: Rust-Free Southwest 1979 Ford Bronco
UPDATE – This “rust-free” 1979 Ford Bronco is for sale again with a lower asking price. It can be found here on eBay in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the seller has lowered the buy-it-now price to $16,500! How much… more»
Dec 27, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Major Project: 1974 Ford Bronco Ranger
It is a question for the ages: How far must a classic deteriorate before restoration is no longer viable? That is the one posed by this 1974 Ford Bronco Ranger. It makes a relatively positive first impression, but digging… more»
Dec 26, 2023 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Needs Finishing: 1993 GMC Typhoon Project
This 1993 GMC Typhoon perfectly demonstrates the evolution of the automobile industry and changing buyer taste. High-performance models during the 1960s and 1970s had been almost exclusively muscle and pony car territory. However, as buyers embraced Pickups and SUVs… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Dry Body! 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom V8
The Blazer was Chevy’s tour de force – sniping sales from Ford and International immediately upon its launch in 1969. With its upscale interior – while the competition was still feeling truck-like – the Blazer tripled its production in… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Magazine Subject: 1967 Jeepster Commando
“Great sport, great style and fun – it’s the go-anywhere, do-anything ‘Jeepster Commando’ station wagon. . .the only wagon if its size to combine V-6 power and Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission options with 4-wheel drive!” So says a 1967 Jeepster… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rear Barn Doors Find: 1972 Chevrolet Suburban
Almost looking like it has a shadow of a right left rear door, or where a door should have been, this 1972 Chevrolet Custom/10 Suburban is a three-door vehicle. Well actually, five doors if you count the two rear… more»
Dec 15, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Offers or Trade? 1967 Ford Bronco
The 1967 model was almost the rarest of the First Generation Broncos. Sales slumped by an incredible 40% after a promising first year, and only 1975 would provide Ford with a worse result. However, that relative rarity makes these… more»
Dec 13, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Chinook Camper! 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet
The Chalet was a limited production version of the Chevy K5 Brazer SUV (before they were called that). It was a routine off-roader with a custom Chinook camper grafted onto the back. Only available for two years, perhaps only… more»
Dec 13, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
All Original Survivor: 1980 GMC Jimmy 4×4
While this 1980 GMC is a 4WD model, known as a K-1500, GM offered rear-wheel-drive versions of their Blazer and Jimmy until 1982. I believe this is a Sierra trim 4×4 and it looks pretty good in the photos…. more»
Dec 11, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1971 Citroën SM and Dozens More Vintage Cars!
The Citroën SM was a French-built, high-performance coupé produced from 1970 to 1975. It finished third in the European Car of the Year honors in 1971 and was Motor Trend’s Car of the Year in 1972. Rarely seen today,… more»
Dec 9, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare HO: 1980 International Scout CVI
Over 500,000 Scouts were produced from 1960 to 1980. It was one of the first SUVs with rugged looks and 4WD. This example is a 1980 International Harvester Scout II CVI. The “CVI” stands for Custom Vehicles Incorporated, a… more»
Dec 6, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Incredible Hulk: 1989 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 4WD
When you want a large SUV, the Chevy Suburban will likely be on your list. Marketed since 1934 – first as a station wagon then as an SUV – the Suburban was situated on Chevy’s contemporary truck frame (Advance… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
62k Original Miles: 1995 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer Edition
No vehicle encapsulates the cyclical nature of the new car market better than the Ford Bronco. Initially ignored by the buying public, it experienced impressive sales growth in the late 1970s. Volumes dropped during the 1980s, reaching a point… more»
