Before they eventually merged with Nash-Kelvinator to form AMC, trucks were certainly no strangers to the Hudson Motor Car Company, but most fans seem to agree that the company saved the best for last. Some of their earlier trucks… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Chevrolet El Camino 350 V8/4-Speed
We’ve talked about “box-checkers” here on Barn Finds before, and I’m not talking about the people bagging your groceries at the checkout line. I mean, cars and trucks, or in this case, a little of both, that check so… more»
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Recycled Plymouth: 1957 Powell Sport Wagon
I thought I was good at recycling, but I don’t hold a candle to the Powell brothers. Hayward and Channing Powell, of Los Angeles, gyrated through radio manufacturing, then scooters, and in 1955, four-wheeled vehicles inspired by the brothers’… more»
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1-of-816: 1969 Ford Ranchero Rio Grande
Vehicle manufacturers occasionally produce what I call well-kept secrets. These are vehicles that don’t sell in significant numbers because the company doesn’t promote them heavily. The 1969 Ford Ranchero Rio Grande is a perfect example, as it barely rated… more»
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Abandoned in Texas: Tom Mitchell Collection
Urban explorers tend to trigger one of two reactions: you either love them or can’t stand them. With the line between trespassing and providing insight into parts of America most of us never see being very blurry at times,… more»
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Will It Run? 1962 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup
Whomever he is, the seller of this 1962 Chevy Corvair Rampside is doing something right: He “purchased [the] truck 2 years ago and [it] has been sitting in [his] warehouse.” One, he has a warehouse. Two, he can buy… more»
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Put An LS In It! 1969 Ford F-100
Man, there’s a bunch of things goin’ on here! While this 1969 Ford F-100 has undergone significant modifications and updates, its original form alone still makes it one of today’s most popular collectible pickups. Yeah, it has that whole… more»
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Project Camper: 1977 Chevrolet K5 Chalet
The phrase “everything that’s old is new again” is certainly appropriate when talking about campers and overland vehicles. In recent years, Mercedes-Benz and other brands have become unofficial champions of getting consumers to spend way too much on vehicles… more»
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Donated King Cab: 1979 Datsun Pick Up
It is amazing to see vehicles that survive under truly awful conditions and somehow emerge relatively unscathed. When you tour a vehicle donation lot, you’ll see the occasional survivor that was simply donated by a kindly old couple, but… more»
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Cool Hot Rod Cruiser: 1962 Ford Ranchero
Is it a car? Is it a truck? Is it both? Well, yes, it’s both, but it’s a lightweight in terms of its truck tendencies. Still, 20,000 buyers lined up in 1962 and plunked down $2,300+ for Ford’s functional… more»
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Oregon SVT: 1993 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) introduced a few fun and interesting vehicles, not the least of which was a single-cab short-bed pickup. I see maybe two single-cab short-bed pickups a month and can’t remember the last time I saw… more»
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Low Mileage V8 Swap: 1989 Jeep Wrangler
A clean YJ-era Jeep Wrangler is a wonderful thing, and a vehicle we don’t see come up for grabs nearly enough. Like most SUVs and 4x4s, trucks like the Wrangler hail from an era where people really did beat… more»
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Lifted RWD: 1989 Jeep Comanche 5-Speed
Located halfway between Denver and the Wyoming border in Loveland, Colorado, this 1989 Jeep Comanche looks the part of a fun, rugged Colorado 4×4. Don’t mind the Georgia license plate or the fact that this is a rear-wheel drive… more»
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Wine Country Find: 1989 Ford F-250 XLT 4×4 460
Like a glass of 2021 Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir… uhhhh.. ok, maybe a glass of red wine isn’t the best way to describe a big, bold, red, 1989 Ford F-250 XLT 4×4 with huge wheels and a… more»
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1979 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed 305 V8 4-Speed
Said to be a Texas truck with a clean Texas title, but located just Northeast of Denver, this solid-looking 1979 Chevrolet C10 short-bed pickup looks like a great project. With a little work, this could be a really nice… more»
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Jet Fuel Tanker: 1952 Ford F600
The idea of a vehicle you can see endless potential in as garage or yard art but struggle to justify owning for any other reason is a quandary many of us have faced. How many small business owners with… more»
