Troy’s Gas Station Sighting!

From Troy W – Hey BF, I stopped off to fill up on gas a station I hadn’t been by in a while and was pleasantly reminded of the old trucks they had which had been branded with the station’s… more»

Work Ready: 1981 Ford L9000

As an enthusiast, I’m often saddened by how quickly vehicles are used up and thrown away. There’s little value seen in the older cars, which is why long-distance trucks like this 1981 Ford L9000 cab here on eBay are… more»

Shorty Hauler: 1957 Studebaker Transtar

In 1957, you could purchase a Studebaker Transtar truck in many different configurations, but I couldn’t find any like this particular one after a long internet search. I’m guessing the rear body was custom made.  It actually looks like… more»

Former Farm Truck: 1948 International Flat Bed

Thanks to reader Jim S for sending us a link to this great looking old International Harvester flatbed available here on eBay in Venango, Nebraska. As of this writing, there is only a day left in the auction, and an opening… more»

Just A Nice Old Truck: 1984 Dodge D-150

At least for some of us old timers, it’s hard to accept the fact that cars and trucks from the eighties are becoming collectible. And while many, maybe even most of the cars from that era were just plain… more»

Salvage Yard Tour In Illinois

Today’s salvage yard tour is going to be a quickie. We don’t have much time, so we’ll get in, and get out. This is U-Pic-A-Part, located in Washington Park, Illinois. Admission is $2.oo, which is too much to pay… more»

Diesel Mitsu: 1984 Dodge D-50

The original Mitsubishi Mighty Max / Dodge D-50 twins were among my favorite 4WD pickups in the 1980s and still a truck I’d like to own today. Why? Because they represented an era where you could buy a 4WD truck… more»

BF Exclusive: 1990 Ford F-150

UPDATE: There was some drama, but we have found a buyer for this truck. Thanks Patrick! This may seem like a strange one to feature here on Barn Finds, but when was the last time you saw one of… more»

Chicken Tax Casualty: 1965 VW Double Cab

If you know your VW Transporters, then you know that a VW double cab pickup is a rare machine – at least around here. Apparently, a “chicken tax” in 1964 hurt importation numbers of light trucks from Europe and… more»

Milk Man’s 1956 Ford Panel Van

This 1956 Ford has been in the same family since the 80’s and the seller’s brother even drove it to high school until some of the other kids starting calling him the milk man. That didn’t go over well… more»

Rocky Mountain High: 1983 Jeep Scrambler

This 1983 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler here on eBay may look quite rough, but according to the seller it is almost rust-free and ripe for restoration. The mountain air must have played a role in keeping this outdoor-friendly 4×4 from… more»

Red Roughneck: 1953 Diamond T Pickup

There are trucks and there are trucks. Every time I think the Ford F-150 has gotten too large, I spot a rig like this 1953 Diamond T here on eBay that is technically a pickup truck, but one of… more»

Saved By Fire: 1971 Ford F-250 Brush Truck

With the rash of municipal vehicles that have appeared on eBay as of late, a bit of irony began to set in: being designated as a vehicle equipped to fight fires and go where no other truck dares to… more»

Car? Truck? Rat Rod? 1929 Mystery Vehicle

Some of us here are old enough to remember the opening of the old Superman television show: “Look! Up in the sky!” “It’s a bird!” “It’s a plane!” “It’s Superman!” The car in this ad I found on craigslist in Tucson,… more»

Working Classic: 1967 Dodge D200 Crew Cab

We recently featured a vintage Ford crew cab pickup; if you didn’t like that one, maybe you’ll like this old Dodge better! It’s located in Pembina, North Dakota and is listed for sale here on eBay at no reserve… more»

1974 Pinzgauer 710K Radio Truck Find

These trucks are said to be a very capable off road vehicles and were used by the military forces of many countries. The engine is an air cooled 2.5 litre inline 4 designed specifically for these vehicles with features like… more»