One of the more interesting sales tactics of yesterday involved Chrysler’s decision to allow customers to effectively build custom vehicles right off the showroom floor. Any number of packages were available across the vehicle lineup in the 70s, including… more»
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Radwood Approved: 1988 Chevy S-10
The very cool Radwood car show just announced they added a new, East Coast location for this August after several successful runs on the West Coast of celebrating 80s and 90s enthusiast cars and trucks. It’s heading to Atlanta,… more»
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17,000 Miles: 1935 Dodge Brothers Pickup Express
The Deco era was good to many vehicles, including this simple yet stylish Dodge Brother express. Passed down from the owner’s grandfather, this Dodge has been in storage since 1982. What is amazing is that the seller claims that… more»
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Rare Factory 440: 1978 Dodge D150 Adventurer
This might look like an ordinary ’78 Dodge pickup, but it’s a bit of a sleeper because under the hood is a factory installed 440 V8. This truck is 1 of 74 built this way in 1978. This beauty… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1951 Chevrolet 3600
There are few vehicles that are more iconic than the Chevy (and GMC) “Advance Design” trucks that were produced from 1947-55. More powerful, larger and sleeker than the AK-series pickups that preceded them, these have been a favorite for customs, rods… more»
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LUV Story: 1976 Chevrolet LUV Pickup
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»
