Reader Steve S recently drove past his local Pick-n-Pull and spotted this Unibody Ford in their parking lot with a price tag. Salvage yards typically don’t sell the vehicles that come in unless they are in good enough shape that… more»
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War Era Delivery: 1946 Studebaker Step Van
Chevrolet, Ford, and Divco all offered great step vans that we have seen, but what about a Studebaker Step Van? Rather uncommon, but in great shape, this ‘Stude is not currently running, but is certainly a worthwhile project. Described… more»
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Solid Extinguisher: 1949 Chevrolet Fire Truck
While some may see an old fire truck, all I can see are possibilities. There is nothing that I enjoy more than seeing old fire trucks and automobiles in parades, but not everyone shares the same ambitions to own… more»
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Rust Free With Patina: 1983 Dodge B250 Ram Van
I’ve said probably too many times that I’m a sucker for these older Dodge vans, having owned several of them in the 1980s. This 1983 Dodge B250 Ram Van is listed here on eBay with bids of over $2,000 and… more»
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4WD Pioneer: 1956 GMC NAPCO 4×4
Despite looking all the world like a factory-developed package, NAPCO pickups from GMC and Chevrolet were actually the brainchild of an aftermarket company from Minnesota. Now, production eventually moved in-house, and examples like this 1956 GMC pickup were likely… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1957 Chevrolet Truck
Some of the best project vehicles come from the desert southwest. The arid climate with little humidity and minimal precipitation make for relatively rust-free vehicles. This 1957 Chevrolet Pickup appears to be an example of a solid project and… more»
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Reliable Relic: 1946 International Harvester Pickup
This 1946 International Harvester K2 pickup is a real diamond in the rough. The ad states the truck was a true barn find and was stored since 1968. The current owner purchased it about two years ago and spent… more»
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One Family Owned: 1973 Dodge D100 Club Cab
The seller says that this 1973 Dodge D100 Club Cab is all original other than the top was painted white “some time ago” and that’s it. It’s listed on eBay with bids of just over $2,100 and there is… more»
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Lengthy Ladder: 1991 Spartan Gladiator LTI 106ft Tiller Ladder Fire Truck
Fire trucks can be found for sale on any given day and usually for less than one might expect. If you want to buy a fire truck, you can probably find one. All you need to know is what… more»
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Sold with Title: 1959 Chevy Apache Fleetside
We don’t often see sellers who go through the trouble of getting un-titled vehicles the proper documentation necessary to make it easier on the next owner, but this 1959 Chevrolet Apache pickup is fully titled and ready to go…. more»
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4WD Time Capsule: 1989 Toyota HiAce Fire Truck
Although I do love my HiAce project, it’s tough to not stare longingly at some of the later versions that are popping up for sale with increased regularity. Thanks to the relaxed importation laws, vehicles meeting the 25 year… more»
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Swap Meet Hauler: 1948 Dodge B series Pickup
How many times have you visited a swap meet where that one seller has an awesome classic vehicle that they use to transport their goods? Well this ’48 Dodge is thought to be an original Dodge/Plymouth service truck from… more»
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Never This Nice: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
It seems the Suzuki Samurai is moving upmarket. Once considered disposable, preserved specimens like this one are popping up with greater regularity, seemingly responding to the demand for high-quality examples that haven’t been left for dead in a canyon… more»
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Barn Stored, Farm Used: International Harvester P/U
Located just south of Pittsburgh is this charming International Harvester “Light Line” pickup, likely a part of the new-for-1971 1010 Series. The dead giveaway is the grill design, which was updated for that year. This pickup is still giving… more»
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Perfect Patina: 1949 Nash Tow Truck
This is one amazing looking truck! This 1949 Nash Model 3148 tow truck was one of about 5000 service vehicles that were made for Nash dealerships between 1947 and 1954. It’s believed that over 90% of these trucks were… more»
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Cool Camper: 1987 Provan Tiger GT Astro 4×4
4×4 campers have always intrigued me, almost being raised in the back of a pickup camper. We spent every weekend somewhere else, fishing, hiking, and generally getting out of the city; even though the city wasn’t much bigger than… more»
