Sometimes the most appealing projects are the simplest ones. No long restoration stories, no exaggerated claims—just an honest vintage vehicle waiting for the next person to pick up where someone else left off. That’s exactly what this 1930 Ford… more»
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One Owner? 1954 Ford F-500 Stake Truck
Very few times in life am I rendered speechless, but it happened back in 2010: A man approached me in a parking lot and asked me if I was the original owner of my ’53 Buick Special. I was… more»
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Happy New Year! A Retrospective
As the old year fades to a new beginning, I’m straying yet again from our typical vehicular themes to show you a broader round-up of my 2025 machinery encounters. This handsome but derelict tractor sits in a bay-side field… more»
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1966 Jeep Gladiator J-3000 W/ Alaskan Camper
Is this faded Indian Ceramic? It looks almost like a Mary Kay Jeep, and even though I’m not a big pink vehicle guy, I like the look. I’d instantly move to New Mexico if I owned this rig; it… more»
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Former Fire Tanker Muscle: 1975 Ford F-750
Some trucks are built to work, and others are built to work hard. This 1975 Ford F-750 falls squarely into the second category. Listed out of Pearisburg, this heavy-duty Ford started life as a fire tanker and pumper in… more»
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Stored Since the War Years: 1942 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup
The 1942 Chevrolet pickup offered here is the kind of truck that immediately pulls you into a different era. Built during a pivotal moment in American history, this half-ton Chevy represents the final stretch of civilian truck production before… more»
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Trucking’s Crackerbox Past: 1966 GMC DLR/DFR-8000
In the not-so-distant past, over-the-road trucking was very, very different. Interstate highways were still snaking their way across our great nation, and multi-day trips were fairly rare. The trucks back then were thus very different than what we see… more»
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Family Heirloom: 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Memories are a powerful accessory when it comes to old cars and trucks, as they can compel us to either hold onto a vehicle forever or decide to invest in an otherwise ordinary vehicle. Sometimes, however, it also makes… more»
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Z-Code 390: 1967 Ford Ranchero GT
Vehicles like this 1967 Ford Ranchero GT offer a fascinating alternative for those seeking classics with muscle car potential. These vehicles are typically lighter than the Sedans or Station Wagons upon which they are based, and as any hardened… more»
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Package Deal: Trio of Chevrolet El Camino “Utes”
The El Camino was Chevrolet’s answer to the Ford Ranchero. Both initially were station wagon-based pickups that enjoyed long rear-wheel-drive runs. The El Camino was in production in 1959 and 1960, then took a break until 1964, when it… more»
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New Tires And Batteries: 1979 International Transtar II COF-4070B
There’s a romance to the world of trucking that the 1970s bestowed upon popular culture (“Convoy,” Smokey and the Bandit, etc.), but the realities of the open road were often (as several of our commenters can attest to) a… more»
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Investment Grade SUV? 1993 Range Rover County
Over the years, organizations like Hagerty track prices for vehicles and make predictions on which ones will stay hot for years to come. The vintage SUV market is one where I seem to notice a lot of “winners”, meaning… more»
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Basement Find: 1959 Studebaker Scotsman
I’m assuming a “garage basement” is a garage on the lower level of a split-level, or a “walk-out”-type house built on a slope with a basement and garage built into the hill, and an opening for a garage door?… more»
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Searle Carawagon Conversion: 1964 Land Rover Series 2
Old Land Rovers are cool just sitting there, but ones that are running, loaded with patina, and sporting a vintage pop-top camper conversion – well, that’s just on another level entirely. This 1964 Series 2 has a fantastic back-story… more»
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Runs And Drives Great: 2000 Chevrolet S-10 LS Extended Cab
In Michigan where I live, almost every town is a “GM Town,” meaning that a significant number of the town’s residents either work (or have worked) for GM or have a family member or friend who works for GM…. more»
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428CJ Transplant! 1970 Ford F-250 Highboy 4×4
There’s nothing like a Ford F series to get the job done. This 1970 F-250 is a long-bed 4×4, factory-equipped with a 360 CID V8. The engine was replaced in 1980 with a 428CJ from a Mustang, said to… more»
