Mazda’s rotary pickup – known as the REPU – is a bit of an anomaly on the vintage truck landscape, but quickly becoming one of the more desirable Japanese trucks ever sold stateside. Think about it: rotary power has… more»
One Big Project: 1950 Chevrolet 3600
I recently got a call from my Dad asking me if I knew much about 1950 Chevrolet 3600 3/4 ton trucks. I had to admit that all I really knew about them was that they were powered by a… more»
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First Gen Bronco: 1974 Ford Bronco Sport 302
As I’m writing this piece there’s a ’74 Bronco on Counting Cars, so clearly that’s kismet. This 1974 Ford Bronco Sport from Baker City, Oregon waits here on eBay where 45 bids have driven the top bid to a… more»
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Rough But Rare: 1971 Chevrolet K10 Stepside 4×4
I know this one is rough. Not as rough as some of the junkyard rejects that I occasionally wax poetically about, but this one has what even Helen Keller could see as patina. However, there is a lot of… more»
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Halloween Comes Early: 1979 Dodge Warlock II Pickup
Don’t you get mad when a car manufacturer names a new vehicle some inexplicable combination of numbers and/or letters? What do all those letters and numbers mean, and do they mean anything to the purchaser? Cars should have names. … more»
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36K Original Miles: 1983 Dodge Rampage
The Dodge Rampage trucklet is a fan favorite among Mopar enthusiasts from the 80s, even if the concept never truly took off with consumers. All too often, the ones that remain on the road have actually been used, resulting… more»
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9/11 Tribute: 1980 Ford 8000 Pierce Fire Truck
The September 11 Attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, New York froze time for all Americans. On that horrible day, many citizens and public servants rushed toward the danger to help others when every instinct told… more»
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Pumped Up: 1979 Ford Courier Stepside
This Ford Courier looks a bit tougher than most examples of this classic light-duty pickup truck, thanks to a stepside bed with flared fenders. Given Couriers were not immune to a range of conversions including 4WD and commercial duty,… more»
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Still A Good Idea: 1957 Ford Ranchero
Many of our younger readers have probably never driven or ridden in a car based pickup truck. The idea was that if you really don’t need a pickup for heavy hauling and just use one for the occasional convenience… more»
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500 V8 Rear Engine! 1964 GMC Pickup
There are folks in the upper-Midwest that have a lot of time on their hands. With 4-5-6 months of cold and snow in Minnesota, some folks here retreat to their garages or their shops, preferably heated ones, and create…. more»
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47K Miles From New: 1990 Chevy 1500 Pickup
The fourth generation of the Chevrolet C/K pickup is perhaps one of the best recognized trucks on the road, thanks to its longevity and popularity with American truck shoppers. Sporting a handsome upright design with multiple configuration options, it… more»
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54k Mile 1967 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
Have you been on the hunt for a low mileage classic 4×4? If so, you might want to have a closer look at this Toyota FJ40. These are great rigs that are known for their dependability and off road… more»
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Big Block Pickup: 1973 Chevrolet 2500 Camper Special
Big block pickups usually sell quickly; heightened pulse rate, sweaty palms, and impulse purchases may result from dreaming about engines displacing more than 400 cubic inches. Potential buyers for this rig include people who woke up this morning with… more»
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1955 Ford F600 Wrecker… Or Is It?
As it turns out, I’m not really sure that this 1955 Ford F600 truck (the seller calls it F6, but I believe it’s correctly called a F600) started out it’s life as a tow truck. That being said, it… more»
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Survivor Short Bed: 1982 Toyota Truck 4×4
Before anyone says it: yes Toyotas can be classics! FJ40s and pickups are highly sought after and hold their value, much like most other Toyota products. Toyota has a long history of making reliable and affordable cars and trucks,… more»
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Coke Delivery: 1970 Chevy C-10 Short Bed
It’s hard to put a price on novelty, but that’s what the seller of a former Coca-Cola owned delivery truck is trying to do with a tired 1970 Chevy C10 short-box pickup. There’s limited information about these Coke-branded vehicles,… more»
