When I visited the Pacific Northwest last month, I was looking forward to seeing the numerous vehicles retired from our roads here in the Northeast that still did duty on the streets of Portland and Seattle. I was not… more»
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Heavy Hauler: 1941 Ford C.O.E. 10-Wheeler
COE or cab-over-engine trucks are becoming quite desirable. If you want a cool vintage truck that stands out in a crowd, COE’s are the way to go. They can make really cool hot rods or haulers and share a lot… more»
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Wrecker Needs a Tow: 1980 Chevy CK/30
There is next to no information provided on this wrecker-bodied 1980 Chevrolet C/K 3500. I just want to note that this is the first time I’ve seen a tow truck socked away in a storage unit as if it’s… more»
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No Reserve Deluxe Cab: 1954 Chevy Pickup
Bidding for this 1954 Chevrolet 3100 short-bed pickup ends tomorrow night, and it’s listed at no reserve. While not currently running, the seller seems to have a good sense of what the truck has and what its need will… more»
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Postwar Pickup: 1946 International Harvester KB3
After five years of America’s manufacturing might focused on making war materiel, there was a huge demand for civilian cars and trucks that went unmet. A rare example of early post-war truck production is this 1946 International Harvester pickup… more»
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Diesel Conversion Done: 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
This 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is an interesting potential project, as it’s already been swapped to a 6.2L diesel mill that unfortunately needs replacing. You can see multiple hits for search results pertaining to swapping these classic SUVs to… more»
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Museum Quality: 1991 Isuzu Trooper
I hate to give things away, but as I’ve been alluding to recently, I’ve got my sights set on a vintage Japanese 4×4 project, and it’s damn close to this incredible Isuzu Trooper said to be a museum quality… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1919 Dodge Brothers
Up for auction in New York State, this early Dodge Brothers pickup is a rather special vehicle to have survived two World Wars, and the second World War’s scrap drives. With some spares and a very solid body, this… more»
Exclusive: 1964 Ford F100 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,… more»
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Exclusive: 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
Few trucks are as cool as Dodge’s Lil’ Red Express. The stying was over the top, performance was impressive for the times, and you just can’t beat a name like Lil’ Red Express! Reader Felix C has decided to… more»
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COE Graveyard: 1971 Brockway N4571
Cab-over-engine designs still look great to me years later, no matter what era they were made. This is a somewhat rare Brockway, which hails from Cortland, New York, where it was likely originally manufactured. Now residing somewhere near Zanesville,… more»
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Station Wagon Alternative: Land Rover Defender 110 County
There’s a robust market for importing the Land Rovers that never came stateside, typically the longer wheelbase models with a few extra doors attached. This 1988 Land Rover Defender is a four-door body with the County package option, and… more»
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In-Between Barn Find: 1974 Ford Bronco
We have seen a lot of first generation Ford Broncos lately, but most appear to either be of the completely restored/preserved type or total restoration projects. This vehicle is in that in-between realm where it can be driven as-is… more»
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WWII Equipment: 1943 Ford Burma Jeep
When we think of vintage military vehicles, the ubiquitous Willys Jeep comes to mind, along with the Dodge Power Wagon. Even Volkswagen’s amphibious vehicles more readily come into view, but less thought of is Ford’s entry to the mix…. more»
BF Exclusive: 1949 Willys Jeep
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,… more»
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Old Ranch Hand: 1959 Ford Ranchero
Readers of a certain age may recall the starring role of a Ford Ranchero in the TV series “The Real McCoys”. The gentleman’s pickup truck was likely a product placement by Ford, but it sure looked good on screen… more»
