I have a thing for these early Datsun pickups, the square, four-headlight, pre-Hardbody/D21 designs. They’re so utilitarian, harkening back (hey, I’m an architect, we always use flowery language) to a simpler time when trucks were trucks. What a concept,… more»
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Never Been Off Road: 1978 Ford Bronco 4×4
I’m not sure how the seller of this Bronco would know for certain that it’s never been off road, but it does look to be in amazing condition and the odometer is showing just 21k miles. Having grown up… more»
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1950 Ford Pickup: Real Enhanced P-Word!
Yes, I know, you Barn Finds readers don’t care for patina if it’s been “enhanced.” But let’s try to look past that and see what a cool 1950 Ford pickup is under that artificially distressed paint. It’s listed for sale… more»
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Near Extinct: First-Gen Nissan Pathfinder
The 1980s saw Toyota and Nissan build some pretty capable body-on-frame sport utility vehicles, back when the term SUV actualy meant something. Only problem is, most example have lead hard lives and are either beaten, rusty or both. This… more»
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Crew Cab Project: 1979 Chevrolet C20
This is one long truck! It’s a crew cab and a long bed, so trucks from this era don’t get much bigger! For someone looking to tow and travel, this would be the ideal vehicle. It has room in… more»
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Petal Pusher: 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
This car is newer than what is usually shown here and it isn’t a muscle car that has been languishing in a barn or anything like that. But, this 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Flower Car would maybe get even… more»
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Champ In The Barn: 1962 Studebaker Truck
Studebaker built some great look trucks over the years, ranging from the flowing design of their late 1930’s Coupe Express to the brawny looks of this 1962 Champ. This dusty light duty truck has been parked in this barn… more»
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Crazy Crew Cab: 1964 Chevrolet C10
It seems like everyone wants shortbed Chevy trucks these days, but perhaps we should all be hunting for these instead! The seller claims that this three-door crew cab was ordered by the railroad, but never got picked up so… more»
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Not Many Left: 1986 Isuzu P’up Turbodiesel
An Isuzu P’up is nearly impossible to find these days, but add features like the turbo diesel powerplant and a long bed and you have a recipe for unobtanium. This 1986 model shows incredibly well, with a rust-free body,… more»
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Worth Restoring? Wrecked Mercedes Unimog
This classic Mercedes-Benz Unimog had an unfortunate encounter of either the roll-over or low-hanging branch kind, resulting in an abrubt decapitation of its cabin. Hopefully, there was no one in the passegner seat or the bed, as there’s a… more»
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Oh, So Pretty: 1974 Chevrolet Step Side Pickup
Step side trucks are the most sought after body styles for vintage trucks, with short beds taking second place, and long beds a distant third. In addition to being visually pleasing, they are usually easier to drive due to… more»
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Diff Shields Included: 1991 Chevy S10 Baja
Today, you can walk into a Chevrolet dealer and order up a new Colorado pickup with the ZR2 package, which adds some serious offroad hardware. You could make a similar move in 1991, by checking the “Baja” box on… more»
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Prehistoric Brodozer: 1962 Mack B-61
I had the privilege of partaking in the second weekend of the Pigeon Forge Fall Rod Run last weekend. There are two huge rod runs each year, and each of them spans two weekends. The first is usually populated… more»
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Civil Defender: 1968 Dodge Power Wagon
In all honesty, this generation of Dodge trucks is one of the best looking by far. Located in Salisbury, Massachusetts, this fantastic fire truck was spotted by reader Tom A. Found here on craigslist for a whopping $1,600, I’m… more»
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Peachy Keen Survivor: 1958 Dodge C100
The classic looks and utility of an old truck can often be hard to pass up like this Dodge. Extremely solid with a factory V8 and radio makes this classic pick up a great driver with its weathered appearance…. more»
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Never Painted: 1976 Jeep CJ5
Jeep CJs are among some of the more pleasing 4x4s you can buy, with simple mechanicals and cheerful dispositions that belie their respectable chops off-road. This example is said to wear original paint and a number of OEM options,… more»
