Perfect Project: 1950 Ford F1 Pickup

If you asked ten people, you would undoubtedly receive ten different answers if they were tasked with defining the perfect project. That is because each will view the term “perfect” differently, depending on their tastes and goals with a… more»

Good Ol’ Blue: 1984 Dodge D150 Short Bed Pickup

Ralphie from A Christmas Story loved his trusty, reliable official Red Ryder carbine-action, 200-shot, range model air rifle that he affectionately called “Ol’ Blue.” Here’s another “Ol’ Blue” for your consideration, but in the form of a no-nonsense 1984… more»

Rare Levi’s Edition: 1976 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade

When it comes to Jeep CJ-5s, my personal feeling is many of them have lost that original bare-bones off-roader “vibe” owing to years of either modifications or customizations that strip away the roughneck authenticity it’s known for. It’s an… more»

Driving Project: 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

For those considering a first project build, a classic Pickup from the 1950s can be the ideal choice. Locating parts is rarely a problem, while the simple engineering and construction techniques mean that the owner can usually complete many… more»

Custom Shorty Van: 1974 Chevrolet G10

There’s no denying that old-school vans are the top bananas of the period-cool vehicle food chain. You can readily identify makes and models that capture an era fairly accurately, but a short-wheelbase custom G10 van is the ultimate manifestation… more»

Factory Four-Speed: 1979 Chevrolet El Camino

For the past few months, I’ve begun to wonder if enthusiasts are tiring of the insane prices some vintage cars and trucks have been going for. There’s only so much comfort one can take from knowing you could potentially… more»

53K-Mile 1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado

It’s hard to believe that it took seven generations of the Chevy Suburban before they finally offered four doors. This is a big hauler and you want at least four doors in this beautiful blue beast. The seller has… more»

Desert Find: 1979 Dodge Macho Power Wagon

As much as I talk about wanting to move to a warmer climate, at least for the winters, the Arizona sun can turn vehicles into crusty and faded heaps. Not to mention what it does to human skin. This… more»

Dry Desert Truck: 1984 Ford Bronco XLT

Sometimes, seeing a familiar vehicle in an unfamiliar paint code can make you fall in love with it all over again. This 1984 Ford Bronco XLT is a Nevada truck that appears to be rust-free. It’s had a driver-quality… more»

Great Graphics! 1978 Chevrolet Silverado

At first glance, this 1978 Chevrolet pickup seems like a pretty solid survivor, however, the ad description tells a different story. Undoubtedly, “Square-Body” Chevy trucks have recently become even more popular than they were. Located in Newbern, Tennessee, I’m… more»

Ambuvertible: 1959 Buick Commercial Chassis LaSabre

Ambulances, hearses, and other specialized coaches are produced by custom vehicle builders. And those builders rely on mainstream manufacturers like General Motors for chassis and body components. Such was the case with this 1959 Buick ambulance that was built… more»

Project Muscle Truck: 1989 Shelby Dakota

In the late 80s, the muscle truck wars were just beginning to heat up. These were great days to be a light-duty truck shopper, as you had your choice of high-performance, two-wheel-drive pickups that didn’t offer much in the… more»

Best One Left? 1995 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

The YJ series of the Jeep Wrangler strikes me as one that’s poised for a continuing rise in value over the next few years. This era represented a classic styling period for the classic Wrangler, enhanced by several special… more»

Restore or Window Art? 1966 Piaggio APE

As World War II was ending, Piaggio began building scooters in Italy. They extended the product line in 1948 with the APE (pronounced ah-pay), which was a small utility vehicle that used a Vespa front end and engine. This… more»

Beer Cart! 1977 Piaggio APE P501

Since 1946, Italian manufacturer Piaggio has primarily been known for building scooters. But not long after that, they started producing small utility vehicles like the APE (pronounced ah-pay) to help rebuild the Italian economy after World War II. One… more»

Batmobile Pickup! 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

Over the years, Ford and Chevrolet have always tried to outdo one another, or at least keep up. One example is the “coupe utility” or “gentleman’s pickup.” Based on their 2-door station wagon, Ford rolled out the Ranchero pickup… more»

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