The fuel supply crisis of the 1970s drove buyers of pickup trucks to the showrooms of Toyota and Datsun in search of more fuel efficient load haulers. GM didn’t have a small truck to offer so they went shopping… more»
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Really Old Hauler: 1912 International Harvester
What would you do with a vehicle that is 106 years old? Do you park it in a museum as a static display or do you get it running for parades and special appearances? Here’s your chance to decide… more»
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$2,500 5-Speed Turbo: 1987 Ford Bronco II 4×4
There isn’t too much information given by the seller of this 1987 Ford Bronco II turbo. Wait, what? Turbo? That’s one bit of information that they give. It’s located in Mundelein, Illinois and can be found on Craigslist with… more»
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Rust-Free Rear-Drive: 1990 Jeep Comanche
With a cost of just over $8,000 when new, this rear-wheel drive 1990 Jeep Comanche was the lowest priced Jeep model. This non-4×4 Jeep is on Craigslist in Milan, Indiana with an asking price of $2,600. With NADA listing… more»
Reader Ad: 1977 Chevrolet C10 Stepside
Classic trucks are hot right now, especially ones with unique options. While this one isn’t a super low mileage truck, it’s a clean short bed Stepside that’s fairly original with some interesting custom hand painted graphics. Oh, and did… more»
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The Only Known Example: 1954 Studebaker Truck
When I set out to write up this particular vehicle my first thought was that it was probably the largest vehicle that I had written about. Clearly I had forgotten about the 1968 Peter Pirsch Ladder Truck that I… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1987 Dodge Raider
One of the worst things about settling on a project is wondering whether there’s not something better out there. As I get near the finish line on acquiring my Japanese 4×4 project, the Dodge Raider / Mitsubishi Montero twins… more»
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454 V8 and 4-Speed: 1982 GMC High Sierra 3500
Pickups may be the hottest market segment out there right now in the collector world. We all saw it sneaking up on us over the last few years and then all of a sudden, it’s here. Sort of like… more»
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Fill ‘Er Up: 1952 Chevrolet Tanker Truck
Oil and gas memorabilia is very popular among antique and automotive collectors. Here is a chance to own a piece of rolling memorabilia with this 1952 Chevrolet Tanker. This truck appears to be in overall great condition considering the… more»
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Mail’s Here: 1931 Ford Model A
Many years ago my wife used to deliver the mail in an area of rural Tasmania. Thankfully it wasn’t so long ago that she would have had to use a mail truck of this vintage. I guess that it’s… more»
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Truck Trifecta: Three Jeep Comanche Pickups
One of the nice things about owning a Jeep Comanche is how much parts commonality it shares with the fairly ubiquitous XJ Cherokee. On the other hand, there are still a few parts that MJ owners love to hoard… more»
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11K Mile Cemetery Truck: 1976 Chevrolet C20
This 1976 Chevy C20 has been a loyal servant to the deceased for practically its entire life, now its time for someone to give it a new purpose. This truck has a good story but the condition and low… more»
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Budget Mullet: 1983 Dodge Rampage
Car-based trucks are one type of vehicle that always seemed to be a better idea on paper than in reality. Melding the comfort of a car with the carrying capacity of a truck seemed like a sure thing, But… more»
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One Owner 1987 Chevrolet Blazer K5 Silverado!
The amount of vehicle destroying salt applied to roads by state and local highway departments here in Upstate, New York each winter is obscene. Keep in mind that “winter” stretches from when the very first snowflake flies in late… more»
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A Tale Of Two FJs: ’76 VS ’75 Toyota Land Cruisers
There are two yellow Land Cruiser FJ40s up for grabs right now. Both of them are yellow and appear to be in excellent, survivor-grade condition with bidding slightly higher for the one on eBay. The question is, which one… more»
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Orange Creamsicle: 1976 Dodge D100
During the 70’s, Dodge sales were not on the same level as Ford or Chevy. They made several attempts to bring their numbers up. In 1973, they came up with a new idea, the club cab which had a… more»
