If someone were so inclined, they could easily write a book about Special Edition vehicles in automotive history. However, such a book would make “War and Peace” look like a spot of light reading. This 1980 Chevrolet El Camino… more»
Trucks
• For Sale • 16 Comments
Mustero Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang
Apparently with FOMOCO’s blessing, a Ford dealer in Beverly Hills, California, created about 50 “Musteros” in 1965 and 1966. They were conversions of coupes into Ranchero-like pickups, and many were exported. This 1966 Mustang is not one of them,… more»
• For Sale • 26 Comments
13 Orphan Cars: Collection of Crosleys
Crosley Motors was a small American manufacturer that produced tiny cars and related vehicles from 1939 to 1952 (except during the WWII years). Considering that so few of these machines survive today, it’s surprising that more than 80,000 were… more»
• For Sale • 25 Comments
No Rot or Rust: 1976 Ford F250 Crew Cab Highboy 4×4
When a seller claims that a classic has no rust or rot but their images show surface corrosion, it’s easy to doubt their claim. However, this 1976 Ford F250 Crew Cab Highboy has spent its time in a favorable… more»
• For Sale • 32 Comments
1-of-500: 1976 GMC 1500 Royal Sierra
This 1976 GMC 1500 Pickup is an interesting vehicle. Based on the Sierra Grande package, this classic is the relatively rare Royal Sierra variant. GMC produced only around 500 of these vehicles, and our featured truck is an original… more»
• For Sale • 19 Comments
Two Owner Survivor: 1974 Ford Courier
Original paint? Check. Original manuals? Check. Factory jack and tool kit? Yes! This two-owner 1974 Ford Courier is as clean as they come, short of being restored. The “Slick Chick” aluminum camper top – installed when the truck was… more»
• For Sale • 38 Comments
Thermodyne Engine: 1966 Mack B53
Mack was founded by two brothers in 1900 to make buses; its first truck was delivered a few years later under the “Manhattan” logo. By 1910, the company had adopted the Mack name, but the idea for its mascot… more»
• For Sale • 22 Comments
25k Original Miles: 2005 Chevrolet SSR
Just because something seems like a good idea doesn’t necessarily mean it is. Take the Chevrolet SSR. The concept of a retro-style Convertible Pickup sounds fine in theory, but the sales tally showed that potential buyers didn’t embrace it… more»
• For Sale • 43 Comments
Best Beer Tanker Ever? 1946 Chevrolet COE
It’s a bit difficult to think of a vehicle priced at $329,999 as any part Rat Rod, but that’s how the seller of this 1946 Chevrolet beer tanker initially describes it, although this one is a whole lot more… more»
• For Sale • 41 Comments
Heavy Hauler: 1985 Euclid R35
Euclid was founded in the early 1900s, making hoists, crawlers, and scrapers. It took a couple of decades for its product line to gain traction (ha ha), with success kicked off by a pivot to heavy duty, off road… more»
• For Sale • 23 Comments
Factory Plow? 1988 Suzuki Samurai
We all think of plow trucks as the most rugged vehicles on Earth. In addition, they are generally considered throwaway rigs when they enter plow service, even if said truck later becomes desirable. Over the years, I can think… more»
• For Sale • 27 Comments
Former Grain Hauler: 1980 International Transtar 4300
By the 1970s, International was renovating its business, shedding its light-duty truck lines to focus on medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The Transtar 4200/4300 series was introduced in 1971; production ran through 1984. This example is available here on craigslist… more»
Short-Bed Survivor: 1967 International B200 Travelette 4×4
Crew-cab pickups are everywhere today, but in 1967 they were far less common. Add four-wheel drive, an unusually short pickup bed, and decades of service with the United States Air Force, and this International becomes something considerably more interesting… more»
• For Sale • 8 Comments
Grandfather’s Truck: 1992 Ford F-250
It’s a simple thing, but an OBS – or “Old Bodystyle” Ford F-Series truck is one of the more pleasing rigs to find in good, clean condition these days. It reinforces just how great this design was when it… more»
• For Sale • 22 Comments
Stunning Cream Puff: 1969 Ford F100 Ranger
Most Pickups work to justify their existence and can begin to look tired as they age. However, one will occasionally appear at Barn Finds that rewrites that rule. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1969 Ford F100 Ranger…. more»
• For Sale • 29 Comments
Rare Parmley Body: 1970 Jeep CJ5
This is one of those rigs I instantly like because, for one thing, it’s incredibly rare, and for another, there was actually some thought behind it. Various eras of the Jeep have been absolute catnip for guys handy with… more»
