Project Potential: 1949 Ford F-1 Pickup

It can sometimes be challenging to choose what path to follow with a project build, although that may not be so hard with this 1949 Ford F-1. While it would make an ideal candidate for a faithful restoration, the… more»

Muscle Truck? 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota

Dodge would be a real contender for the title of having made the first muscle truck, whether it was the Dodge L’il Red Express or the much earlier 1964 Dodge D-100 Street Wedge. This 1989 Dodge Dakota may not… more»

Restomod Candidate? 1975 Ford Bronco Project

Sometimes it seems like examples of a particular make and model come flooding to market on a daily basis, and thus it is with Ford Broncos lately. We’ve covered several Broncos at Barn Finds this week, but here’s something… more»

Daily-Driver Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

One day I hope to own a pickup truck. And when I do, I’d want a “Daily-Driver Survivor” just like this 1970 Chevy C10 Fleetside. It has genuine and authentic (and unpretentious) written all over it, inside and out…. more»

One Family Owned: 1979 International Harvester Scout II V8

International Harvester began life in 1902 as an aggregation of farm equipment makers. Among its products were corn and grain binders, a factoid that became important much later on, as IH evolved to make everything from trucks to lawn… more»

4×4 Motorhome: 1992 Isuzu Rodeo Camper Conversion

The world of Japanese-market imports is quite colorful, with all kinds of novel vehicles arriving on our shores these days courtesy of any number of specialty vehicle importers. A large percentage of the recent arrivals reflect consumer desires to… more»

Diesel Dually: 1993 Dodge Ram W250 4×4

Dodge partnered with at least two different engine manufacturers for pickup buyers who wanted diesel engines in their trucks beginning in the late-1970s: Mitsubishi and Cummins. We don’t hear much about the Mitsubishi-powered trucks anymore but Cummins and Dodge… more»

Fake Flame Shorty: 1976 Chevrolet G20 Van

There’s nothing quite like an old “shorty” van, is there? And this 1976 Chevrolet G20 checks every box in terms of the “must-have” features for a vintage van like this, from the flame paint job to the shag carpeting… more»

No Reserve: 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup

When they get a few years under their belts, classic pickups can often look old and tired. Finding an original and unmolested example that presents well and is rust-free can be a challenge, especially if you are on a… more»

Texas Barn Find: 1966 Ford F-100 Short Bed

The fourth-generation Ford F-series pickups really seem dated when compared to the next-gen bumpside truck, and that’s a good thing. I don’t mean dated as in somehow inferior, just sort of vintage and “quaint”, a word that not many… more»

Great Patina! 1928 Chevrolet Coupe/Truck

Looking every bit the classic “barn find,” this 1928 Chevrolet coupe/truck was sent in by Barn Finds reader T.J. noting the fine patina (yes, the P-word). It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and the seller is asking $5,000…. more»

True Barn Find! 1951 Ford F3 Work Truck

“What will be a future classic?” Ultimately, we can never see the future, but looking into the past, we can make some educated guesses. Obviously, the cars that are designed to be classics will be classics. Your run-of-the-mill Corvettes, Prowlers,… more»

1 Of 1? 1959 Studebaker Scotsman NAPCO 4×4

The seller says that this 1959 Studebaker 4E3D-12 Scotsman NAPCO 4×4 pickup was found on a ranch in the high, dry desert climate of Colorado and it looks like a very cool beast of a truck. They have it… more»

454-Equipped: 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS

One of the obvious attractions of big-block V8s is that they can be tuned to produce impressive power levels and corresponding performance. However, their ability to churn out earth-turning torque low in the rev range makes such engines perfect… more»

Uncut Survivor: 1969 Ford Bronco

In 1965, Ford introduced the Bronco to compete with Jeep’s CJ-5 and International Harvester’s Scout. The company did not waltz into this market unprepared: it helped develop the Jeep during World War II. When the war ended, surplus Jeeps… more»

3 Wheeled Fun Truck: 1994 Cushman 461A Truckster

When working on projects it can be a nuisance to move crates and parts across your yard. Sometimes we all think it would be useful to have another pair of hands or additional machines to help us fix our… more»

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