These two 1980 Chevrolet pickups were said to be found on a farm in a “well sealed barn” in Canada. They are essentially new trucks with virtually no miles and are a little bit of a mystery. The blue… more»
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Farm Fresh: 1939 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup
This truck is a little rough around the edges, as most things that are eighty years old tend to be. Found in the far north east corner of the state of Montana, it is said to have been stored… more»
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19,678 Mile Stepside: 1972 Chevrolet C10
The beloved Chevrolet C10 is a truck that has established its place in history from its classic good looks, and length of production. This 1972 Stepside is thought to be a true survivor in what appears to be miraculous… more»
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$5,900 1981 Datsun 720 DX King Cab 4×4
#1,000,001 in Scotty G’s truck series, this 1981 Datsun 720 DX King Cab 4×4 is located in Greenboro, North Carolina. The seller is listing it on eBay with an ambitious $5,900 buy it now price and there is no make-offer… more»
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Ridin’ High: 1959 GMC NAPCO 4×4
NAPCO or Northwest Auto Parts Company was founded in Minnesota and provided 4×4 conversions for numerous manufacturers beginning in the 1940’s. You could purchase a two wheel drive pickup and order a conversion kit from NAPCO to turn it… more»
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Barn Binder: 1972 International 1210 4×4
Good photos make this 1972 International Harvester 1210 4×4 pickup look even better than it would normally. The bids on eBay are only at $2,600 but the reserve isn’t met. This truck is located in Buckeye, Arizona, where I… more»
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The Pickups VW Should Remake: 1981 VW Rabbit Pickup
Much was written this week about Volkswagen’s possible return to the American truck market with the New York auto show premiere of the Atlas Tanoak. Built on the Atlas SUV chassis, this highly advanced concept uses a version of… more»
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0 To 100 Champ: 1978 Dodge L’il Red Express
I have always called these trucks the L’il Red Express, but I have seen them listed as L’il Red Truck and also L’il Red Express Truck. Even on sites specific to trucks like this 1978 Dodge L’il Red Express… more»
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Bush Find: 1972 Chevrolet Suburban
Typically something designated as a “Bush Find” sounds like a lost cause, but this 1972 Suburban is not a lost cause whatsoever. Here is another “ran when parked” type of situation, and the seller believes that with little effort… more»
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Clean Enough To Live In: 1975 GMC Gentleman Jim
When scanning the original brochures for the GMC Sierra “Gentleman Jim” edition pickup, it becomes clear the idea of building work trucks that could also take you for a night on the town is nothing new. This particular truck… more»
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Wonder Bread Rescue: 1947 Ford Box Truck
Here’s one we don’t often see: a 1947 Ford box truck, spotted by Barn Finds reader Peter Rettig. This unusual design has a body by Ward in New York, according to the seller, and wears an all-aluminum skin. The truck… more»
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Live the Post-War Dream! 1948 Flxible Clipper
The Flxible company (one ‘e’ short of Flexible to coin a patentable trademark) made this generation of Clipper bus from 1946 until 1967. This 1948 Flxible Clipper hails from a location near Londonderry, New Hampshire. Thanks to reader “AMXBrian”… more»
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Very Tempting: 1968 Jeepster Commando
I apologize for the quality of the photos, or lack thereof. They were almost thumbnail-size in the Hemmings listing so they’re pretty low quality. But, this 1968 Jeepster Commando was too promising of a vehicle to not show, bad… more»
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Mighty Dodge: 1988 Dodge Ram 50
Captive imports seemed to be all the rage in the 1970s and 80s as US automakers were scrambling to meet EPA regulations. This 1988 Dodge Ram 50 pickup is one of those, being a rebadged Mitsubishi Triton, similar to… more»
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Original Paint! 1972 Ford F-250 Sport Custom
The ad states this is as an unrestored, original paint pickup! 1972 was the last year for the fifth generation Ford F-series pickup, also known as “bumpsides.” The truck is a 3/4 ton, two wheel drive, 6-cylinder and must… more»
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Ready To Roll: 1952 Chevrolet 3100
While old trucks are always a cool sight to see, it seems that there aren’t nearly enough of them out on the roads. This turnkey 1952 Chevrolet 3100 is ready to roll, and has been updated and rebuilt all… more»
