Paint, wheels, and tires mark the only obvious deviations from original on this neat old Scout. The 1964 International Harvester Scout 80 in Topeka, Kansas goes to the highest bidder in a No Reserve auction here on eBay. With… more»
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Nantucket Special: 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
In December of 1990, I walked into this small, old-school Jeep-Eagle dealership and bought a new, 1991 Jeep Cherokee, a car that I owned for 325K miles and twenty-five years. But that’s not today’s subject, what caught my attention… more»
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V8 Swap: 1971 Jeep Commando SC-1
In the 1960s, competition in the utility vehicle niche was heated to the boiling point. Kaiser Jeep had skated along with a reformation of the Willys Overland Jeepster in its CJ line, but with creature comforts taking center stage… more»
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Historical Tid Bit: 1983 AMC Eagle SX4
There’s just no love for AMC. Witness this Barn Finds assignment, left unclaimed for a day until close to the time of auction ending. Why would no one write this up? I’m not an AMC expert, but I know… more»
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Mostly Original: 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Ford referred to its all-new bigger Bronco as “The Total 4-Wheeler” and they may have been onto something. In the 1970s, SUVs weren’t looked at in the same way that they are today, as in being maybe the most… more»
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No Reserve Hot Rod! 1993 GMC Typhoon
It coulda been a contenda! And this 1993 GMC Typhoon would have been had the General produced more than just 4,600 over a span of just two years (’92 and ’93). But as specialty vehicles go, they’re often short-lived… more»
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Driving Project: 1973 Ford Bronco
Determining when the bubble might burst for any vehicle in the classic world can be challenging. The First Generation Bronco is a perfect example because although values have fluctuated in recent months, they have genuinely trended up slightly. The… more»
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BIG Rat Power! 1973 GMC Suburban
Nothing says 1973 like a butterscotch hue! And when it’s sprayed over something the size of a GMC Suburban – well, that’s a lot of butterscotch! Known as a “Super Custom”, this 1973 Suburban presents pretty well but shows… more»
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Garage Update: 1990 Range Rover Classic
We recently bought a pair of broken-down Range Rover Classics to see if we could get one or both going again! So far, we’ve managed to get one of them running, but now we need to try and get… more»
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12k Original Miles: 1983 Ford Bronco XLT
There’s been so much fanfare surrounding the first- and second-generation Broncos that the 3rd generation was overlooked. It’s always been my favorite – likely because this is the vintage I grew up with – but seems to have been… more»
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Solid Project: 1971 Ford Bronco
Ford produced 19,784 examples of its 1971 Bronco, and we’ve seen more than a few at Barn Finds. There are two main drivers for this trend, with the First Generation Bronco’s reputation for rust making many prime restoration candidates…. more»
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Corvette Power! 1983 Jeep CJ7
Well, I’ll cut to the chase, I have often wondered if a small block Chevy V8 would fit into a Jeep. And now I know the answer! Jeep’s CJ-7 was significantly revised from its CJ-5 predecessor (there was a… more»
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Preserve or Restore: 1947 Willys-Overland Jeep CJ-2A
The Willys-Overland Jeep CJ-2A emerged in 1945, remaining in production until 1949. Although it wasn’t the best weapon for long-distance touring, its four-wheel-drive capabilities made it an accomplished off-road performer. They remain a strong performer in the classic market,… more»
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Ready to Work: 1973 Land Rover 109 Series 2A
The Land Rover started with a Willys Jeep. Post-war Britain was reeling from damage, and demand for cars was at a nadir. No one could afford anything. Rover, maker of British luxury cars, needed a second act, and fast…. more»
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Cool Patina! 1972 Chevrolet Suburban
The seller says it took him 15 years to pry this 1972 Chevrolet Suburban from the hands of the original owner, and after a close look around I can definitely appreciate its charm, but now after all that effort… more»
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Don’t Call it a Blazer! 1976 GMC Jimmy
Some people don’t realize that Chevrolet and General Motors Corporation (GMC) produce different vehicles. Urban legend says that GMC-designated vehicles are built with more care and to a higher standard. I’m not sure about that theory, but it does… more»
