Once vehicle designers and engineers discovered the effect that proper aerodynamics had on fuel economy, it has been a battle between form and function. A beautiful vehicle can generate tremendous sales, but a fuel-efficient one can put a lot… more»
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Well Documented: 1976 Ford F150 Ranger XLT
Sometimes it is documentation that separates a good classic from a great one. Take this 1976 Ford F150 Ranger XLT as a prime example. It is a solid and rust-free Californian survivor. However, the inclusion of a collection of… more»
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Rust-Free Top To Bottom? 1977 Ford Ranchero
The seller says this 1977 Ford Ranchero Brougham is “rust-free, to bottom” and despite the primer on the parts that would normally be rusty, it does look pretty solid in the photos. Maybe the primer was just used to… more»
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Four-Speed Short Bed: 1969 Ford F-100 Ranger
The archetypal hero of literature and cinema is the strong, silent type, but that motif perhaps shouldn’t extend to salesmanship. This is the exact text of the craigslist ad for this ’69 Ford: “1969 ford ranger f100 asking 15,000… more»
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Rare Forward Control Cab! 1974 Land Rover Santana 1300
Answering customer requests for a vehicle to transport larger, heavier objects while utilizing its existing 109 inch wheelbase, Land Rover launched this cab-forward option in 1962. (edit:) “Land Rover Santana” models were built by Santana in Spain, and Santana… more»
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Radical Ram: 6-Wheeled Custom Dodge Ram Van
Every now and again, you see evidence that is borderline archeological in nature of what customization trends were in a certain era. For owners of vans from the 70s and 80s, there was seemingly no limit to what was… more»
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Is This Our Future? 1931 Ford Model A EV Conversion
When I read the comments readers have made concerning my write-ups, a few souls are against any changes to the originality of a vehicle. Others are more lenient if someone wants to shove a different engine under the hood. … more»
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Rare Warlock: 1979 Dodge Power Wagon
Some of the most enthusiast-focused vehicles have come from the fine folks at Chrysler Corporation, who to this day continue to build high—performance machines for very reasonable prices. Back in the 70s, Dodge’s “Adult Toys” lineup produced many memorable… more»
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SS396 Truck? 1969 Chevrolet C-10
This! This 1969 big-block powered, short-bed “Action Line” Chevrolet pickup truck is the hot ticket with collectors today. It’s not in Chevelle SS396 territory – those have hit astronomical price levels these days, and that’s one of the reasons… more»
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Muscle Truck Project: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
Dodge experimented with some performance pickup trucks in the 1970s and the most notable may be the 1978-79 Lil’ Red Express. They were built without catalytic converters (at first) using police interceptor V8 engines, making them the fastest things… more»
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Toyotamino? 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 1 of 1
Chevrolet’s mid-size Chevelle was quite popular when introduced in 1964 and it went on to sell 447,000 units in the 1966 model year alone. But none of them were like this one: either a 2-door station wagon or an… more»
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Trade For ATV? 1968 Kaiser Jeep M715
I can’t imagine wanting to trade this 1968 Kaiser Jeep M715 for an ATV, but that’s what the seller says in their listing. They’re really interesting trucks and if they saw duty in Vietnam, they may have had any… more»
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350-Equipped: 1964 Chevrolet El Camino Project
“Ran when parked” is one of those oft-used expressions that causes some enthusiasts to grit their teeth. However, it perfectly describes the history of this 1964 Chevrolet El Camino. It is unclear when it last fired a shot in… more»
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LS1-Equipped! 1984 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 Pickup
When you get up close, this 1984 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 looks like it’s been used as intended, but also cared for enough that the body imperfections won’t likely be a deal-breaker for many potential buyers. In other words,… more»
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Turbo Diesel/5-Speed: 1990 Dodge Ram 4×4 Pickup
This 1990 Dodge Ram 4×4 has an undeniable presence, from its physical size to its striking fresh paint. It seems to be in good mechanical health, featuring a Turbo Diesel that guarantees impressive performance in all circumstances. The new… more»
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1967 Dodge W200 Sweptline Short Bed 4×4
I wasn’t aware that Dodge offered a W200 in a short bed pickup in this era and can’t find any information about them, even on brochures that only list a regular long bed for 4×4 3/4-ton pickups. Maybe one… more»
