Ford created a “coupe utility” out of its 1957 2-door station wagon and named it Ranchero. It would garner enough attention for Chevrolet to duplicate the effort in 1959 with their El Camino. It parodied full-size and compact Fords… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup
Classic Pickups offer their owners a vast array of choices when it comes to the question of project builds. Some respond perfectly to a faithful restoration, while others make an ideal base for a rat rod approach. The owner… more»
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Stepside Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet C-10
The seller of this awesome 1976 Chevrolet C-10 freely admits that the original decals, courtesy of the factory Sport stripe package, were a big reason for buying the truck. I wholeheartedly endorse this approach, as silly as it seems,… more»
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Sport Truck Survivor: 1986 Nissan 720 ST Pickup
The concept of a “sport truck” doesn’t necessarily have any grounding in actual performance enhancements; rather, it’s the idea of a compact pickup that places some emphasis on vanity versus utility. There was a time when compact pickup trucks… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Ford F-250 4×4 Pickup
You know you’re getting older when it feels like yesterday since it was 1977, and then you realize that it was actually forty-six years ago! That is the age of this Ford F-250 4×4 Pickup, which has probably aged… more»
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Early Overlander: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser has long held a steady presence on the overlanding and vintage SUV scene, and for good reason: they are capable off-road and rock-solid dependable, for the most part. The early ones are prone to rust,… more»
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Low Mileage Beach Buggy: 1973 Volkswagen Thing
Ah, the Volkswagen Thing: one of the wonkiest cars ever built, with a natural alignment amongst beach bums and surfers who didn’t care about speed as much as they cared about waves. The Thing is really only built for… more»
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Cummins Turbo Diesel: 1991 Dodge Ram 2500
Dodge rocked the truck market in 1989, partnering with big rig engine maker Cummins to fit a long-haul trucker style turbo diesel engine in its Dodge Ram pickups. This 1991 Dodge Ram 2500 in Logan, Utah presents as a… more»
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Coca-Cola Carrier: 1954 Chevrolet COE
Ever since Coca-Cola went mainstream in the late 19th Century, they’ve had some form of a distribution network. The more products they sold, the more complicated that network would become. Coke has been using delivery trucks from practically every… more»
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Found in Columbia: 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser
For years, it seemed like the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser was going to be perpetually out of reach. The market got white-hot for these early off-roaders that were proven to be overbuilt and supremely capable off-road. But like other… more»
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Supercharged! 2002 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) was born in 1993 and focused on performance. Two notable products include the SVT Mustang Cobra and the SVT F150 Lightning. The latter was a “supertruck” that may have been inspired by the 1970s… more»
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Almost Original: 1979 Jeep CJ7 4X4 Renegade
If not for a few modifications, this 1979 Jeep CJ7 would be considered a survivor. A girl in my high school had one of these and we thought she was so cool driving around with her blonde hair blowing… more»
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Mini-Truck: 1982 Dodge Rampage
The Dodge Rampage was a cross between a compact truck and a “gentlemen’s pickup” – like an El Camino, but only smaller. And with front-wheel-drive instead of RWD like most trucks. Perhaps the demand wasn’t there as Dodge only… more»
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Four Door Conversion: 1994 Ford Bronco Centurion
It’s clear that we’re not going to see the demise of the SUV anytime soon. For many of us, this is somewhat disappointing, especially considering how poorly some of the owners of these behemoths drive while behind the wheel…. more»
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No Reserve: 1987 Jeep Comanche Chief
Buyers seeking an affordable Pickup or tow vehicle are spoiled for choice. One of the more interesting options is this 1987 Jeep Comanche Chief. It isn’t perfect, but it is an honest, solid classic that can carry a respectable… more»
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Driving Project: 1939 Ford ½-Ton Pickup
Purchasing a project candidate that runs and drives is tempting because it allows the owner to plan their strategies while experiencing immediate classic motoring enjoyment. That is the opportunity awaiting the successful bidder on this 1939 Ford ½-Ton Pickup…. more»
