The 1980s represented an intriguing cocktail of wild excesses and loose quality control. A period where almost every idea got a green stamp of approval at headquarters provided it could be passed off as “new” without so much as… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1979 Chevrolet K2500 4×4
Square-body Chevy pickups continue to draw attention from collectors, restorers, and enthusiasts alike, and this 1979 Chevrolet K2500 4×4 looks like an honest project for someone wanting a heavy-duty classic with plenty of potential. Located in Seattle, Washington, this… more»
BF Exclusive: 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT
Heavy-duty trucks tend to earn their reputation through years of real-world use, and this 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT, listed as a Barn Finds Classified in Putnam, Connecticut, comes with a story that reflects that exactly. With 117,000 miles and… more»
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BF Auction: 1984 GMC Sierra C-2500
Has anyone else wondered why vehicle companies can’t seem to come together to coordinate the gas door location to put them on the right side or the left side or in the back or wherever, rather than just putting… more»
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Three-Wheeled Truck! 1952 Tempo Hanseat
Looking for something unusual to haul mulch this Spring? How about a 1952 Tempo Hanseat three-wheeler? This German artifact is listed here on eBay, at a price of $17,800. A few days before it showed up on eBay, it… more»
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Rust-Free: 1992 Dodge Ram 250 Diesel 5-Speed
I’ll try not to say this 1992 Dodge Ram 250 diesel 5-speed is a box-checker as often as I usually do when a diesel truck with a manual transmission comes up for sale. This one is rear-wheel drive, so… more»
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1988 Jeep Comanche 4×4 SporTruck 5-Speed
I still don’t have a clue why I don’t own a Jeep Cherokee yet. I’m seriously thinking of selling my 1980 Dodge D-50 Sport pickup and getting something like this 1988 Jeep Cherokee 4×4 SporTruck. This nice survivor is… more»
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Cheap Wheels Pickup: 1976 Ford Courier
By the 1970s, not every pickup truck buyer was looking for a beefy ¾-ton truck for his/her projects. Chevrolet got into the small transport game with the LUV (Light Utility Vehicle), an imported and rebadged Isuzu. Ford responded in… more»
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Arizona Long Bed: 1978 Toyota Pickup 4-Speed
Said to be from Arizona and having had one repaint while with the original owner, an unknown number of years ago, this 1978 Toyota long-bed pickup looks like a nice example. It’s been hiding away for a few years,… more»
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Highway Cruiser: 1995 Monaco Diplomat
For the record, I have not been able to establish the origins of this incredible motorhome, so fact-checkers will have to provide commentary in the comments. But wow: what an amazing rig! Monaco Coach Corporation is a real-deal company… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1963 International Scout 350 V8
Said to have been parked for 40 years, somewhere along the line, someone snuck a Chevy 350 V8 under the hood in place of the original four-cylinder engine in this 1963 International Scout 80. It doesn’t look like a… more»
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Six-Cylinder Manual: 1995 Ford F-150
The idea of a collectible workhorse truck is a paradox of sorts: in one sense, how can something that was intended to be used somewhat mercilessly be treated like a collector’s item; in another, given how many were likely… more»
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Parked for 30 Years: 1971 Toyota Hilux
It’s interesting to consider the trajectory of the Toyota Hilux in the United States. If you were assigning high school yearbook “Who’s Who” titles to vehicles, the little truck that could would clearly be labeled “Most Likely to Succeed.”… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1978 Dodge Power Wagon 150
Appearing to have been worked pretty hard during its life, this 1978 Dodge Power Ram 150 4×4 pickup comes across as a diamond in the rough in the seller’s description. Maybe I’m being too picky, which could be the… more»
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Need a Donor or Project? Stash of Rusty Gold
If you’re in the vicinity of Santa Rosa, California, you may want to get hold of this seller. He (Dan) has at least 17 cars and trucks sitting out in a field and rusting away. We’re told he’s “testing… more»
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Pristine Sahara: 1995 Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler has changed deeply over the years, changing from a vehicle you only used if you had to into a vehicle that is well represnented amongst daily commuter traffic (usually, with lots of plastic ducks on the… more»
