The Willys Jeep made more of an impression on the world than we give it credit for. Willys were loitering around several countries after WWII so many enterprising military organizations deconstructed individual Jeeps to create their own versions. The… more»
Beach Cruiser: 1995 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS
One of the greatest joys I’ve experienced as an automotive enthusiast is driving a 4×4 on a beach. Specifically, a beach that doesn’t lend itself to easy access by throngs of beach-goers, meaning you can drive out as far… more»
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Western State Driver: 1979 Ford Bronco
I never ceased to be amazed how solid cars and trucks out of the West coast and desert states can be, even after years of regular use. The fact that a “vintage” vehicle can be used like any other… more»
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Hopped Up 327: 1968 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed
This is the one that everyone wants! It’s a member of Chevrolet’s very popular “Action Line” (’67-’72) pickup trucks. And…this citizen of Odessa, Texas, a 1968 C-10, is the more popular short wheelbase/cargo bed version! Don’t let its looks… more»
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Clean As A Whistle: 1965 Ford Ranchero
OK, no muscle car V8 here, no four-speed manual gearbox either – if you’re looking for that stuff, you won’t find it in this post. Last week, a commenter bemoaned all of the Barn Finds exposure to high horsepower-equipped… more»
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Square Body: 1980 Chevrolet Big 10
Brown vehicles are not that popular today but in the 1970’s and early 1980’s that was a more popular color. This 1980 Chevrolet C-10 1/2 ton pickup is a nice chocolate brown. I am sure that is not the… more»
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Sunshine Survivor: 1980 Mazda B2000
Old-school, light-duty pickups have always been cheap and cheerful options for a project rig, and surprisingly, the values for such vehicles have stayed relatively flat. This is not surprising; these were stripper vehicles when new, devoid of meaningful options,… more»
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Original Paint: 1981 Ford Bronco
One of the lessons I’ve learned the hard way over the years of buying and selling old cars is that my fellow enthusiasts really do place an emphasis on originality. The closer a vehicle is to its factory condition… more»
Fresh 460: 1977 Ford F250 Ranger 4×4
Picking the right vehicle for off-road adventures or towing duties can sometimes be challenging, but this 1977 Ford F250 Ranger 4×4 is a strong candidate to serve in either role. It is a rock-solid and tidy classic, but the… more»
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Art Deco Project: 1937 Studebaker Coupe Express J5
After Studebaker built the unfortunately named Dictator, Raymond Loewy grafted its front sheet metal, frame, and running gear onto a useful bed, creating a new type of vehicle. Studebaker called this the “coupe express” – a sort of “car… more»
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Mail Call! 1931 Ford Model A Letter Carrier
The Model A was the successor to Ford’s highly popular (and affordable) Model T of the early 20th Century. Thanks in part to growing competition and the Great Depression, it didn’t enjoy the same level of sales success. Just… more»
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Just Out of Storage: 1966 Ford F100 Pickup
I sometimes wonder whether we ever reach a point in life when using the word “cool” to describe anything is inappropriate. I will throw caution to the wind because that seems the best term to describe this 1966 Ford… more»
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BF Auction: 1959 International Harvester A-100
Some project candidates offer a world of possibilities if an enthusiast lets their imagination off the leash. Such is the case with this 1959 International Harvester A-100 Series Pickup. Its solid and relatively complete nature marks it as a… more»
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Camper Included: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Pickup
1959 was the last year the Chevrolet Task Force trucks were in production, but not before a successful run that began in 1955 when it eventually replaced the tried-and-true Advance Design that dated all the way back to 1947,… more»
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1988 Jeep Comanche Pioneer 5-Speed
Sometimes, there are vehicles right in front of us that have strong potential to become collectible yet we just don’t see it at the time. I’m sure any number of us can recall a vehicle or vehicles we wis… more»
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Big-Block Hauler: 1958 Chevrolet Viking 40 Special
Tow vehicles come in all shapes and sizes, and finding the ideal hauler for heavy machinery or a motorized “toy” can be challenging. That’s where this 1958 Chevrolet Viking 40 rides to the rescue. It is an incredible custom… more»
