The CJ-7 was a significant upgrade over its near sibling, the CJ-5. A broader frame at the rear changed the geometry of the suspension to improve stability. A slightly longer wheelbase mellowed out the ride; metal doors contained roll-up… more»
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62K-Mile One-Owner 1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited
Green was such a popular vehicle in the 1990s (not to mention the 1970s), especially for SUVs, it seems like. Ford had its Explorer, which was taking over the market at that time, and it seemed like every other… more»
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Running, Driving Project: 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Chevrolet trailed the Jeep CJ, International Scout, and Ford Bronco in introducing its Blazer in 1969, but one might argue that the route they took in doing so had the most influential long-term effect; after all, full-size SUVs owe… more»
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Rust-Free Estate Find: 1999 Jeep Cherokee SE
Jeep’s marketing department went all out when it named this color “Black”, compared to the flowery, fancy names for its other colors: Desert Sand Pearl Coat, Flame Red, Forest Green Pearl Coat, Deep Amethyst Pearl Coat, and you get… more»
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Uncut Original 1973 Ford Bronco Ranger
A rising tide of square, two-door, four-wheel drive off-road vehicles emerged in the 1960s, benchmarked by the Jeep CJ, International Scout, and Toyota Land Cruiser. Ford picked up on the trend in the early ’60s, and by 1965 the… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1993 Ford Bronco XLT
With an Escape-based Bronco Sport and a retro-themed Bronco out on dealer lots, how long will it be until Ford releases a “big” Bronco based on the F-150? After all, it was a fairly successful model from 1978 to… more»
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BF Exclusive: 2000 Jeep Wrangler SE
Around the time that this 2000 Jeep Wrangler was coming off the assembly line in Toledo, I was a young man in my early 20s with some very definite opinions about cars. While time has tempered that opinionated attitude… more»
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Rare Italian Off-Roader: 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 M “Matta”
When most people think of Alfa Romeo, it brings to mind an Italian marque with a reputation for producing sweet little cars with a sporting focus. However, there was a time when the company turned its hand to developing… more»
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Collectible Snow Plow? 1976 Ford Bronco
For many years, the first-generation Bronco was not an auction-house darling but a truck that worked for a living. Many of them had jobs plowing snow, and if the eBay ad for this ’76 model is to be believed,… more»
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Original 350: 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer CST
The SUV market segment began to emerge as a developing force during the 1960s, but by the time this Chevrolet K5 Blazer CST left the factory in 1971, every major player had thrown their hat into the ring. This… more»
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Two Owner Survivor: 1971 Ford Sport Bronco
Some vehicles are surprise packets in the classic market, proving far more popular and desirable today than when they left the showroom floor. The 1971 Ford Sport Bronco is a perfect example of that trend, with potential buyers clamoring… more»
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76K-Mile 4×4 Survivor: 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief
Wedgewood Blue is the least likely color I expected to see on a tough, two-door Jeep Cherokee Chief, maybe that’s why I like it so much. It isn’t black with black wheels and black tint on the windows and… more»
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Ex-School Bus: 1960 International Travelall B-120
Who knew that rural Kansas had such cool school buses?! Or, at least they did 65 years ago. Looking like a fantastic project 4×4, this 1960 International Travelall V-120 4×4 is a former rural Kansas school bus, and it… more»
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Mild Restoration: 1972 International Scout II 345 V8
Having undergone a “mild restoration”, according to the seller, this 1972 International Scout II looks fantastic in most of the photos. And speaking of photos, please check out the eBay listing here. The seller has uploaded 134 photos, unless… more»
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Former Arizonian: 1993 Toyota FZJ80 Land Cruiser
Is the Toyota Land Cruiser the toughest road-going vehicle ever made? More than 10 million copies have been sold since the model was introduced in 1951, so someone thinks so! This 1993 FZJ80 is offered here on craigslist for… more»
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Free Wheeling Package: 1978 Ford Bronco XLT Ranger 4-Speed
You probably haven’t noticed over the years, but I don’t like to have the title roll around to a second line. I like to keep it at just one line, nice and clean. This 1978 Ford Bronco XLT Ranger… more»
