SUV

Freshly Restored: 1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A

Ahead of the close of WWII, Willys-Overland decided to launch a civilian Jeep that was on par with those produced for the military. The result was the CJ-2A, a mass-produced early SUV that went into business in 1945. Nearly… more»

Bronco Alternative? 1973 Jeep Commando

Commando, or going commando, has taken on a new meaning since this Jeep Commando was built back in 1973. Regardless, I’ll stick with the original intention of the name and comment that I haven’t encountered one of these in… more»

Rare Hurst Edition! 1971 Jeepster Commando

Most of us associate the great name of Hurst Performance with being on muscle cars from the 1960s and 1970s, or maybe it’s just me who thinks that when I think of Hurst. Here’s a vehicle that I wouldn’t… more»

Desert Find: 1959 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Land Cruiser is a series of 4-wheel drive vehicles that have become Toyota’s longest-running series of models. Worldwide sales are north of 10 million units and climbing. These SUVs were not common sights in the U.S. in the… more»

Made In Japan: 1982 Mitsubishi Willys Jeep

In 1953, Mitsubishi Motors of Japan agreed with Willys Corp. to build Jeep models on their home turf. Over the next 45 years, the partnership would produce more than 30 different Jeep configurations that numbered close to 200,000 copies…. more»

B.Y.O.B. Bring Your Own Body – 1969 Ford Bronco

The seller doesn’t say what happened to the body of this 1969 Ford Bronco. I’m guessing that it was too rusty to save. Even though there are new body panels and floor pans available, it may have been too… more»

Get It While It’s Cheap! 1966 International Scout 800

Over the past several years automakers have been bringing back classic brands like the Challenger, Charger, Bronco, and Blazer. When these brands re-surface as new vehicles, the classic versions tend to skyrocket in popularity. Not to be left behind,… more»

Solid Original: 1974 International Scout II

International Harvester began producing its off-road Scout vehicles in 1961, and while the original intent was chiefly as a competitor for the Jeep, many now view it as a forerunner to the more modern SUV.  The Scout II was… more»

Factory 401! 1978 Jeep Wagoneer

Called “The champagne of 4-wheel drives” by Road & Track (August 1978), Jeep’s Wagoneer offered wagon-like style on a rugged four-wheel drive truck chassis well before that formula appeared everywhere. This 1978 Jeep Wagoneer outside of Evans, Colorado shows… more»

Open To Offers: 1970 Ford Bronco

The First Generation Ford Bronco is becoming less affordable with each passing day, so finding one where the owner has set a price but is willing to consider offers is rare. That is the case with this 1970 model,… more»

Good Bones: 1968 International Scout 800A

Did you see in the news that Volkswagen is going to re-introduce the Scout in the US Market in 2026? It will be an all-electric SUV based on the design of the International Harvester Scout that ended production in… more»

No Reserve: 1966 International Scout 800

Apart from uber-desirability, two attributes will usually stop buyers in their tracks when searching for a project candidate. Any seller who offers a 2-for-1 deal will command attention, while those vehicles listed with No Reserve will also turn heads…. more»

42k Original Miles: 1971 Ford Bronco

Certain segments of the classic scene can prove unpredictable, making it difficult for speculators to choose the right vehicle to preserve as a long-term investment. Take the First Generation Bronco as a prime example. Calling these off-roaders unloved when… more»

1964 International Scout 80 Barn Find

Yesterday I had the privilege of taking a ’72 Scout out on a test drive. It was a memorable experience and I was even tempted to buy that rusty old rig. It was a beater but was so full… more»

Rare International Harvester: 1971 Scout 800B

The International Harvester Scout was introduced in 1960 and was so popular that production ran for 3 generations through 1980. The seller has this 1971 Scout 800B incorrectly listed as a Scout 300B. This is the second generation of… more»

Solid 4×4: 1968 Jeepster Commando

We all know how hot the original Ford Bronco is right now, it’s hard to get a barely-usable one for less than $40,000, give or take. For that money, a person can have a jewel box of a Jeepster… more»

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