Trucks

Estate Sale – Potpourri of Cars, Trucks, Parts

It’s sad when someone dies and leaves their estate to someone else to dispose of. But it must be tough when the dearly departed was a mechanic who apparently kept more than he discarded. Such is the case with… more»

BF Auction: 1981 Chevrolet Silverado K20 4X4

In the 1980s, if you wanted a truck capable on and off the road, the K20 was the truck for you. The third-generation Chevrolet C/K series of trucks has a well-earned reputation for being tough, and K20 4x4s, like… more»

BF Auction: 1969 Ford F250 Camper Special

Documentation is a welcome attribute when assessing the worth of any classic, and this 1969 Ford F250 Camper Special ticks that box. This recently revived Pickup features paperwork dating back to Day One, with the current owner recently spending… more»

Patina Pickup: 1950 Chevrolet 3100

I have always found older Pickups cool because they represent an excellent base for a custom build. Such has been the fate of this 1950 Chevrolet 3100. The seller preserved its aged exterior that tells the story of the… more»

Unique Project: 1946 Dodge Brothers Langendorf Bread Delivery Truck

There are plenty of obvious candidates when it comes to choosing a project vehicle. However, this 1946 Dodge Brothers Langendorf Bread Delivery Truck offers something different and unique. Restored to its former glory, it would be an eye-catching vehicle… more»

Royal Knight Edition: 1980 Chevrolet El Camino

The Chevy El Camino arrived in 1959 to compete against Ford’s Ranchero (both were station wagon-based pickups). After a break from 1961 through 1963, the El Camino returned as a variant of the new mid-size Chevelle and was in… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne 4×4 Short Bed

It sometimes requires more than a passing glance to determine whether a barn or shed houses a classic that deserves liberating. Such is the case with this garage and the 1971 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne 4×4 Short Bed that has… more»

25k Original Miles: 1999 Chevrolet K3500 4×4 Pickup

While purchasing a new 4×4 Pickup brings with it the latest creature comforts and the reassurance of a new car warranty, there are also disadvantages. They are typically significantly more expensive than secondhand alternatives, and devaluation can be horrendous…. more»

In a Barn for 40 Years: 1948 Diamond T Flatbed

While it is wonderful that so many older cars have been saved from the crusher and fixed up, the same cannot be said for heavy trucks.  Those beasts that did the heavy lifting for our society as it grew… more»

Family-Owned for 30 years: 1975 Ford F-150 Explorer Extended Cab!

Advertised as being owned by the same family for over 30 years, this extremely clean 1975 Ford F-150 Explorer extended cab truck is being offered for sale on Craigslist in Massachusetts. The asking price for this rig is $20,500,… more»

Backyard Project? 1986 Toyota Van/Camino

Huh? That would be one legitimately elicited response to this 1986 Toyota Frakentractor. The famous bluesman Muddy Waters wrote a song many years ago called, “The Blues Had A Baby And They Named It Rock And Roll” (Hard Again,… more»

Gentleman Jim Edition: 1975 GMC Sierra Classic

Special edition pickups. If I won the lottery, which is hard to do when you never buy a ticket, I’d load the world’s biggest warehouse full of every single special edition pickup ever made, all restored to like-new condition…. more»

Stalled California Project: Jeep J-10 4X4

It might not be a popular opinion, but my favorite Jeeps are the oddballs: FC-150s, Willys Station Wagons, and Gladiators/J-Series Pickups. I saw one of the rustiest ’83 J-20s in the world for sale last year, and I geeked… more»

Rare 4×4 Drop Top: 1990 Mercedes-Benz GE300

When consumers decide something that was formerly reserved for military use is suddenly fashionable, it’s amazing to see how quickly said item goes from defense industry apparatus to suburban mall crawler. The G-Class Mercedes-Benz is a perfect example of… more»

Nice Survivor: 1986 Toyota Truck W/ 5-Speed

The seller says that when looking at this 1986 Toyota pickup, it takes you back to 1986 and for some of us, that wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing. That’s almost 40 years ago and a lot of Barn… more»

37K Miles! 1997 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 5-Speed

The seller isn’t kidding when they say this 37,297-mile 1997 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 pickup looks like new. Other than a few scratches and chips in the paint inside the otherwise shiny pickup bed, this truck appears almost flawless…. more»

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