Some owners will purchase a project candidate with realistic visions of returning that vehicle to its former glory. However, life sometimes has an inconvenient way of intervening, and they must concede that their pride and joy will never receive… more»
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Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Imported from England: 1962 Land Rover Project
If you watch movies like Born Free or Hatari! from the 1960s, you’re likely to see a Land Rover running around. Nothing like the ultra-luxurious Land Rovers of today, they were rough-and-tough Jeep-like pickups with aluminum bodies. The Series… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Make an Offer: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
Rarity claims for any classic must be taken at face value unless a seller holds documentary evidence supporting their belief. Such is the case with this 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser. The seller describes its paint shade as rare, and… more»
Feb 8, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve: 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Escaping the hustle and bustle of suburban life and roughing it in the wilderness can prove irresistible to some. Communing with Mother Nature and experiencing everything she offers is an excellent way to clear the head and reduce stress…. more»
Feb 7, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Custom-Built for Peter Sellers: 1977 Range Rover
Actor Peter Sellers, famous for his Inspector Clouseau role in The Pink Panther, commissioned English coachbuilders Wood & Pickett to customize this 1977 Range Rover for him. Apparently, he was quite the automobile connoisseur. He took delivery in 1979,… more»
Feb 7, 2024 • Auctions • 22 Comments
BF Auction: 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
UPDATE – The seller has a 2011 Chevrolet LS V8 engine they had intended to install in the FJ, while not included, a deal could be arranged to include it and any of the parts the seller has acquired… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Barn Find “Thing”: 1974 Volkswagen Type 181
Who remembers the VW Thing, a 4-door Jeep-like vehicle that was sold in the U.S. for only a couple of years? Inspired by similar military equipment and using existing VW parts and components, the VW Thing has developed something… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Jan 30, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
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»
Jan 30, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
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»
Jan 28, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Jan 28, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Jan 28, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
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»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
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»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
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»
Jan 22, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
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»
