The 1970s and 1980s were fascinating times in the automotive industry with the prevalence of aftermarket companies cozying up to the big OEMs. It was seemingly never easier to be a small outfit and able to build vehicles fresh… more»
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Barn Find at No Reserve! 1982 Toyota Pickup SR5 4WD
Only the most diehard truck fans have heard of Hino Motors, founded in Japan in 1942. Two decades later, Hino was making a small truck called the Briska. Toyota approached Hino with an eye to using the Briska as… more»
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Gentleman’s Pickup: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
In 1957, Ford introduced the Ranchero, a 2-door pickup based on a station wagon platform. Chevy would join the mix in 1959 with its El Camino, which initially only lasted for two years even though it outsold the Ford…. more»
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California Truck Parked In 1987: 1966 Dodge D200
“Beautiful way to load up and light out. With a big, smooth, double-wall pickup box that’s extremely easy to load. But what really makes Dodge the smartest buy in a pickup is the extra stamina Dodge puts into every… more»
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Parked For A Long Time: 1969 Ford F-100
“’69 Ford pickups work like trucks, ride like cars…give you better ideas all around! Ford gives you better ideas in ride. The first time you drive a Ford pickup, you’ll be impressed by its carlike smoothness. You’ll like the… more»
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Original Paint: 1968 Ford F100 Ranger
Sitting in this shed is a classic Pickup that has led a sheltered life. This 1968 Ford F100 Ranger has been part of the same family since Day One and has always been stored indoors. That has allowed it… more»
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Needs No Roads: 1964 Dodge Flat-Fender Power Wagon
While many manufacturers produced military vehicles during WWII – Jeep, Ford, Studebaker, Dodge – Dodge was the first to mass produce a civilian version of its four-wheel drive three-quarter-ton WC truck. The new truck was a response to the… more»
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Rare Crew Cab: 1970 Dodge Power Wagon
One of the more intriguing segments of collector vehicles are old-school pickup trucks with four full doors. Sure, these days we take it for granted that every full-size truck should have room for a small family inside, but that… more»
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Super SUV: 1993 GMC Typhoon Turbo AWD
The concept of vehicles aging past the point of any likely rise in value is a concept we see played out in real-time as vehicles from the late 70s and early 80s increasingly flat-line on the pricing curve. This… more»
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In the Same Family Since New: 1951 Chevrolet 3800 Project
This is my kind of pickup truck. I just love genuine, authentic, unpampered workhorse pickups who’s rust and bumps tell their story. And this one’s got a good story, but more on that later. This 1951 Chevrolet 3800 pickup… more»
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Barn Find Hauler: 1980 Chevrolet Silverado Ramp Truck
I don’t believe there’s a more famous ramp truck for sale right now, at least not in terms of YouTube celebrities. The channel known as Vice Grip Garage, which many of us have followed since its inception, routinely brings… more»
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Future Classic? 2024 Tesla Cybertruck
You may never have heard of a sleepy little company called Tesla, its shy CEO, or its latest product. Let’s fill in the blanks as this company is horrible at PR and is rarely if ever in the news…. more»
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Never Paint Over Rust: 1956 Ford F-100
According to the internet, an arch nemesis is the constant foil who is always out to thwart our hero. Batman had the Joker. Superman had Lex Luthor. He-Man had Skeletor. For us car enthusiasts, our arch nemesis is rust. … more»
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70k Original Miles: 1980 Chevrolet LUV Mikado 4×4
I have long admired small 4×4 Pickups. Admittedly, they don’t provide the load-carrying capacity or ground clearance of their larger brethren. However, their diminutive size allows them to access tight locations that can leave the opposition stranded. This 1980… more»
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Moss Gold Cheyenne: 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
While a Chevrolet K5 Blazer is already a desirable vehicle, there are certainly ways to make this mass production 4×4 into more of a standout. Of course, it comes down to options and colors, and this 1976 example has… more»
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350-Equipped: 1961 Ford Econoline Pickup
One attraction of the custom scene is that it allows owners to be bold and daring. Some choose the safe path, while others consider more left-field alternatives. This 1961 Ford Econoline Pickup is a perfect example of that thinking…. more»
