Factory Air: 1973 International 1110 Short Bed

This old pickup listed on craigslist in Galt, California appears to be a very original survivor. This could have been lovingly cared for and been repainted at some time or it could have been a barn find, but there’s no… more»

Tow Rig Candidate: 1982 Chevrolet C30 Silverado

Though summer is nearly over, as an automotive archaeologist, I realize that as the days go by, winter is coming. As the year draws to a close, pretty soon the leaves will fall off of the trees, and with that… more»

4,500 Miles from New: 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Jeep Cherokees are enjoying a nice spike in value at the moment, largely because their usefulness is being realized by a larger audience and because most examples for sale today have led obviously hard lives. This 2000 Jeep Cherokee… more»

Clear Coat Bandit Strikes Again: 1949 Chevrolet Pickup

Try as I might, I just cannot understand the clear coating phenomenon. While I am of the opinion that saving any collectible car or truck and getting it back on the road is a noble and worthwhile undertaking, there… more»

Built Ford Tough: 1958 Ford F350 Flatbed

This truck is just what you’d expect to find forgotten in a barn and must be what Ford meant by “Built Ford Tough”. At 59 years old, it still looks ready to work, it just needs an engine, and there’s… more»

Performance Pickup: 1972 Ford F-100

I wouldn’t call this Ford truck a survivor, it has clearly had some work done to it over the years, but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be fun to have! Under the hood is a 390 V8 paired to… more»

Eddie “Bauwer” Edition: 1984 Ford Bronco II

Spelling errors always crack me up, especially when they are so close to the correct spelling. When I was a kid, my family used to make fun of my brother for his poor spelling (it was all in good… more»

Factory Muscle Truck: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express

Dodge wasn’t making hemis in 1979 but the modified police-spec 360 cid V8 made the Dodge “Lil’ Red Express” one of the hottest vehicles going. Offered here on craigslist from Tampa, Florida, $2,500 takes it. I’m no truck expert,… more»

Brand New 1979 Ford F-250

This truck looks mint, and that’s because it is! This 1979 Ford F-250 was purchased brand new in Missouri in 1979, driven to Illinois, parked in a garage, and there it sat until recently with 188 original miles on… more»

One Family Owned: 1976 Chevy LUV

Said to have resided in single family ownership since new and in storage for the last 30 years, this Chevy LUV pickup avoids many of the common pitfalls that take these obscure light-duty haulers off the road. Minimal rust… more»

2WD Creamsicle: 1978 Dodge Ramcharger

Special editions can often times be a let-down, comprised of nothing more than a few special badges and different wheels. This 1978 Dodge Ramcharger is such a vehicle, and it’s not even a 4WD variant. However, its unusual color… more»

Muscle Truck Showdown: F150 Lightning Vs. Chevy SS

  This 1990 Chevrolet 454SS pickup is clearly a tired example, but these trucks are still considered desirable collector’s items as vestiges of an era when Chevy and Ford went toe-to-toe with high horsepower haulers. Low mileage unicorns show… more»

Winter’s Coming! 1986 Nissan 720 4X4 King Cab

Winter’s a’comin’, unfortunately, if a person lives in a region that gets cold and snow for 5+ months out of every year and they don’t like it and never have. 1986 was the last year for Datsun’s, I mean,… more»

Distinctive Driver: 1946 Chevrolet Pickup

Packed with nicely sorted parts and featuring real patina, this daily driver offers the buyer a turn-key classic. Listed for auction here on eBay out of Selden, New York, this 1946 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Pickup already has enticed 32… more»

Turbocharged Unicorn: 1986 Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab 4X4

Though previously I preferred full-size pickup trucks, more recently I have gotten into mid-size pickup trucks, especially ones from the 1970s and the 1980s. One of the mid-size pickups that has caught my eye more recently is the Toyota… more»

Mucho Macho: 1979 Dodge Power Wagon

This tough mudder is a 1979 Dodge Power Wagon “Macho” edition. It’s one of the trucks from Dodge’s “Adult Toys” series from the late-70s. This cool project truck is on Craigslist in Fargo, North Dakota with an asking price… more»

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