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»
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Jan 21, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
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»
Jan 18, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
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»
Jan 17, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
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»
Jan 17, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
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»
Jan 15, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
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»
Jan 14, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
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»
Jan 14, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Explore the Back Country: 1968 Jeepster Commando
When you drive past a Jeep dealer today you see all manner of different vehicles with the Jeep name emblazoned on them. That variety is making a lot of money for the brand. For a long time, Jeep didn’t… more»
Jan 14, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare Highlander Edition: 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
The Chevy K5 Blazer was an early full-size, 4WD SUV built between 1969 and 1995. For much of this time, GMC had a badged version they called the Jimmy. In 1972, Chevy offered a one-year-only trim package called the… more»
Jan 13, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Original V8 Equipped: 1971 Ford Bronco
This 1971 Ford Bronco is an appropriate topic because as I sit here writing, my across-the-street neighbor has a ’73 that he’s been wrenching on for at least the last two years and I fear that it is getting… more»
Jan 12, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
One Owner 1984 Dodge Ramcharger Custom
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»
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»
