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»
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Sporty Hauler: 1964 Dodge D100 CSS
With the abundance of high-end features available on trucks today, it’s easy to forget that it wasn’t too long ago that pickups were strictly utilitarian vehicles marketed to farmers, tradespeople and other down-to-business customers. That makes this 1964… more»
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FC Find! Jeep Forward Control Truck Collection
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»
