New Frame and More! 1963 Land Rover Series IIA

Despite its intentionally never-restored appearance, this 1963 Land Rover 88 Series IIa rides on a new galvanized steel frame and has enjoyed a host of new and refurbished parts. The Reidsville, North Carolina classic comes to auction here on… more»

North Pole Find: 1967 Unimog 404

Sadly, I cannot stop thinking about my desire to own a Unimog. Specifically, I am looking for the orange Case MB4 models that were sold as tractors in the U.S., predominantly to cities, towns, and municipal agencies; I believe… more»

Good Cruiser Condition: 1960 Ford Falcon Ranchero

Ford truly was rife with “Better Ideas” in the 1960s. After beating Chevy to the punch with the Ranchero in 1957, they circled the wagons and downsized it on the Falcon platform in the face of sagging sales in… more»

Chevy Transplant: 1946 Hudson Super Six Pickup

Like many auto manufacturers, Hudson’s first trucks were more of a pickup bed appended to a car. But the company began mass-producing purpose-built trucks in 1929, under a separate division called Dover. These were situated on the Essex car… more»

Restore or Restomod? 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

Life tends to throw us curveballs, scuppering our best-laid plans. Such is the case with the seller and this 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup. They had grand visions for this classic, but changed circumstances mean that they must send it… more»

Two-Owners, Low Miles! 1985 GMC Caballero, Amarillo Trim

Here’s a rare beast: it’s the GMC version of Chevy’s El Camino coupe utility, rare as a hen’s tooth thanks to limited distribution versus its sibling. Only about 30,200 Caballeros saw the light of day over the entire production… more»

BF Auction: 1957 Ford F100 Short Bed

This 1957 Ford F100 Short Bed is a solid and tidy classic that has received some very desirable mechanical upgrades. These changes should unleash significant performance gains, while also providing a safer and more civilized driving experience than was… more»

1968 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban 350 V8 4-Speed

One of the most interesting body styles, in my opinion, Chevrolet offered vehicles made for hauling humans and other cargo without a left rear passenger side door. This Light Green, 1968 Chevrolet C20 Suburban Custom is one of those,… more»

Usable Classic 4×4: 1988 Isuzu Trooper

The Isuzu Trooper is near and dear to my heart. After all, it’s the only vehicle model I’ve owned three of over the years, which always makes me chuckle considering how much space in my head (and heart) is… more»

Lawn Ornament Or Custom Hauler? 1955 Ford C-600

The COE, or “Cab Over Engine” truck, is not, to be charitable, the most beautiful or the most well-proportioned rig on the road. But it’s still super cool. This 1955 Ford C-600 is one of those trucks that makes… more»

Well Loved Flareside: 1993 Ford F-150

The OBS – or “Old Body Style” – Ford F-150 has been called one of the most collectible trucks on the market right now. It’s easy to see why: classic looks are the obvious one, with style we likely… more»

Crew Cab! 1978 Ford F250 Ranger XLT 4WD

Annnnd, another truck comes rolling our way. This rare crew-cab ’78 F250 Ranger XLT, located in Hayward, Wisconsin, is listed on eBay with bidding at a beefy $38,100. Even at that price, a reserve is still in play. This… more»

Never This Nice: 1995 Nissan Hardbody Pickup

There are certain vehicles that are routinely used and abused to such an extent that it’s next to impossible to find them in decent shape. This also has the effect of making good examples hard to find, and thus… more»

Must Sell: 1972 International 1210 Pickup

I can’t go more than a couple days without finding a truck I like, it seems. This 1972 International pickup reminds me of that line from the Rolling Stones’ Far Away Eyes, “… she’s a little bleary, a little… more»

BF Auction: 1964 Chevrolet C10 Stepside

When this 1964 Chevrolet C10 Stepside shortbed came in as a Barn Finds Auction, we decided we’d better go take a closer look! It’s located in Emmett, Idaho, which is just down the road from Barn Finds HQ. While… more»

BF Auction: 1985 Chevrolet El Camino

There’s a line in the Barenaked Ladies song “If I Had $1,000,000” that discusses the merits of eating “Kraft Dinner” as a millionaire. The response, “of course we would, we’d just eat more,” mirrors how I feel about car… more»

Barn Finds