From 1956 to 1965 Willys Motors produced various models of the Jeep Forward Control truck in what turned out to be a modestly successful attempt to expand the company’s presence within the utility vehicle market. The FC was never… more»
Reader Ad: 1949 Ford F1 Custom Truck
We’ve seen lots of rusted out barn finds, some are so bad that you have to wonder what you would even do with them. Well, reader Rudy R’s truck is a great example of what you can do with… more»
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One Happy Truck: 1946 Chevrolet Pickup
The 1946 Chevrolet pickup trucks were essentially a continuation of pre-war production with only minor changes made in order to rush them to a car-starved US market. This 1946 Chevy AK-series pickup is on eBay in Bakersfield, California with… more»
Exclusive: 1988 Nissan Safari Fire Truck
We’ve seen some cool vintage fire trucks, but most are simply too big to fit in the average garage. Well, if you’ve always dreamed of owning a bright red fire truck, but don’t own a massive barn to store… more»
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Chicken Tax Beater: 1982 Subaru Brat
If you are small and in a fight, you have to improvise. One upon a time, Subarus were pretty much a cult car for people who lived in mountainous areas and those who listened religiously to NPR. While these… more»
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Conquering Home Depot: 1984 El Camino Conquistador
While the love affair Americans have for trucks remains a strong one, there isn’t much variety in the market. Ford, GM, and Dodge seem to think that a full-size truck is all we need. GM and Ford only produced… more»
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Double Trouble: 1980 IH Scout Diesel & 1980 IH Traveler Diesel
International Harvester built the Scout from 1961 until 1980. Along the way there were different models and engine choices. It’s not everyday you see a Scout Traveler, or a Scout Diesel. What about a 1980 Scout Diesel and a… more»
Reader Ad: 1964 Ford F350
After finishing the restoration of this one ton Ford about 20 years ago, it was parked and that’s where it’s stayed ever since. Douglas has decided it’s time to finally let it go and is looking for a good… more»
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Mikado 4×4: 1980 Chevrolet LUV
“All you need is love”.. or LUV is more like it. This 1980 Chevrolet LUV Mikado 4×4 pickup needs a little love but it’ll give back just as much as the third owner puts into it. This one is… more»
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Minty Lil’ Hustler: 1980 Datsun 720 Pickup
This impressively clean 1980 Datsun 720 “Lil’ Hustler” truck was sold new in Tennessee and apparently never left. With low miles and a body in seemingly mint condition, this may be one of the nicest 720 pickups available today…. more»
Exclusive: 1955 Chevrolet Pickup
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process, I’ll… more»
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One Owner Survivor! 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne
When this 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne in Grand Junction, Colorado came along, Ford was still producing the smaller platform Bronco, and this Cheyenne model Blazer was about the fanciest, most comfortable SUV on the market. Offered as a one-owner survivor… more»
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10K Mile Last Year Laredo: 1986 Jeep CJ-7
If you’re hunting for a Jeep from the final year of AMC ownership, this low-mileage example could be tempting. The seller points out that this 1986 model was effectively a swan song for the AMC brand, as Chrysler took… more»
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All-Wheel-Drive And Hemi Power? 1950 Studebaker Pickup
Talk about a sleeper hot rod! This 1950 Studebaker pickup has great patina on top and a fierce drive train underneath. Found here on eBay with a current bid in five-figures, this truck is sure to impress the muscle… more»
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Cummins Powered: 1983 Dodge Ramcharger
Back in the ’70s and ’80s, all of the Big Three had a full size, body on frame, 2 door SUV. GM had the Blazer and Jimmy twins, Ford had the Bronco, and Mopar had the Ramcharger. When this… more»
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Memory Maker: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
Man, this sort of breaks my heart. This 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser has a rebuilt motor, new clutch / brakes / gas tank and is unfortunately suffering from severe body and floor rust. The frame is good, but the… more»
