Seagrave fire trucks exemplify the difference between a public service vehicle like a dump truck or garbage truck and a public safety vehicle. Lives depend on fire trucks arriving rapidly and flawlessly executing their purpose, such as pumping water… more»
Muscle Truck: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Pickup
Some classic vehicles will develop a cult following because they feature svelte lines that are almost seductive. Others will command respect because they feature sophisticated drivetrains that are a triumph of technological innovation. The 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Pickup… more»
454 Powered Dually: 1975 Chevrolet C30
I’ve written previously about how some classic vehicles have a sense of presence, but this 1975 Chevrolet C30 “Dually” probably takes that to the next level. It seamlessly combines spotless presentation with an almost imposing appearance, but its beauty… more»
FBI Surveillance Van: 1991 Ford Econoline E250 HD
If I had more time in my schedule, I would love to allocate a few minutes each week to scanning government auctions for vehicles like these. This is a very clean 1991 Ford E250 HD Econoline van that previously… more»
Military Transporter: 1988 Volkswagen Doka Double Cab
This actually seems like one of the better deals I’ve seen on Facebook Marketplace in some time – a genuine 1988 Volkswagen Doka Double Cab that’s been imported from Greenland and is offered up for just $12,000. I’ve loved… more»
Big Block Project: 1966 Ford F100
It’s been a while since I shared a find from the property in North Georgia I am helping to clear out, so I figured we could bring one up from the front yard and get it cleaned up for… more»
Never This Nice: 1973 Dodge Apollo Motorhome
One class of vehicle with huge price swings between forgotten projects and nicely preserved and/or restored examples is the vintage motorhome. People are either praying you’ll come haul this thing away (they might even pay you to do it)… more»
351 V8 Conversion: 1995 Ford Ranger Stepside
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a 1995 Ford Ranger Stepside pickup with a 351 V8 under the hood and numerous other upgrades to compliment it. The yellow and black color scheme complete with the stripe down the… more»
TV Repair Shorty! 1981 Chevrolet G10 Van
It doesn’t get much cooler than this if you’re into patina and short wheel base vans. This is a project, for sure, with no drivetrain installed at the moment, but this 1981 Chevrolet G10 van is worth saving and… more»
Barn Find Hauler: 44k Mile 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4
The Chevy Colorado was introduced in 2004 as the successor to the S-10 small pickup. That extended to the GMC Sonoma which was a carbon copy of the Colorado. The first generation would last through 2012 and – when… more»
Never Seen One: 1958 Crofton Bug
This 1958 Crofton Bug is one of the more unusual and rarely seen alternatives to a Jeep CJ2 / CJ3, a short-lived experiment that utilized a durable Crosley powerplant with the most basic of form and function for an… more»
Road Trip Machine: 1977 Chevrolet G10
This is one of my favorite eBay listings this year, featuring a 1977 Chevrolet G10 van that was clearly the previous owner’s road-trip machine for many years prior to its retirement. The G10 is a rare bird not only… more»
Maintenance Mango Orange: 1989 Dodge D-350
Old trucks from your local department of public works or other municipal agencies are great buys as hobby vehicles, usually because mileage isn’t terribly high and the supervisors have specified their rigs to have the best heavy duty equipment… more»
















