UPDATE – This 1947 Hudson Series 178 pickup is listed for sale again after it was featured in August of 2024 here on Barn Finds and had no takers. It’s now listed here on eBay in Bon Aqua, Tennessee… more»
Trucks
6 hours ago • For Sale • 5 Comments
Datsun-Nissan: 1984 Nissan 720 King Cab DX
1984 was a transition year for Nissan, at least for North American vehicles. It would be the first year that Nissan 720 trucks were badged as Nissans, although some, such as this 1984 Nissan/Datsun 720 King Cab DX (Deluxe)… more»
15 hours ago • For Sale • 5 Comments
No Reserve: 1977 Ford F150 Ranger 4×4 Free Wheeling
Rarity claims must always be taken with a grain of salt in the absence of documentary evidence. However, the seller holds a Marti Report which seemingly confirms that only 222 buyers ordered one of these classics in 1977 where… more»
Dec 12, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Jump Seats in the Bed! 1981 Subaru BRAT GL
The Subaru BRAT was a small, 4X4 utility coupe (“ute”) that also served as a pickup truck. Built across two generations, it was in production from 1978 to 1994. To avoid a higher import tariff, it came with two… more»
Dec 12, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Cheap Camper Project: 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet
In my opinion, the Chevrolet Blazer Chalet is one of the coolest products GM has ever offered, and I wish they would find the ingenuity to deliver such a product again. A standard Blazer – which was already a… more»
Dec 10, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Golden Eagle? 1984 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler
In the ’80s Jeeps dotted movies and were plastered as posters in people’s garages. These cars represented the fun-loving hip driver. With off-road capability and a removable soft-top weekend cruises to the beach with friends were a must in… more»
Dec 10, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1976 Chevrolet C20 Custom Deluxe Crew Cab
Four-door pickups are as common today as silver SUVs, but a few decades ago, they were generally used as work trucks for crews of railroad workers or similar jobs. Given an original crew cab truck from the 70s or… more»
Dec 10, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Muscle Truck: 1977 Dodge Warlock
The Warlock was one of several of the “Adult Toys” line-up of trucks offered by Dodge in the late 1970s. Since muscle car mania had mostly moved on by then, Dodge thought they would try it with pickup trucks…. more»
Dec 10, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Rare 4-Door Conversion: 1989 Ford Bronco Centurion
Many of us are aware of the Centurion conversion that came out of the 1980s and added some clever functionality to a hybrid between a Ford F-350 and fourth-generation Bronco. However, I’m realizing now that in viewing this 1989… more»
Dec 9, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Rare Muscle Truck: 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota
The Shelby Dakota was a one-and-done in that it was only offered by Dodge in just one model year (1989). Just 1,475 were built, with most of the magic coming under the hood from Shelby Carroll’s shop in California…. more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Put An LS In It! 1949 Diamond T Dairy Van
We come across some pretty unusual things here on BF, or maybe I should say that barn finders like T.J. come up with some pretty unusual things. A case in point is this 1949 Diamond T truck outfitted with… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Dentside 4×4: 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger
While technically falling just outside the era of being an actual Highboy, this 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4 appears to have a bit of a lift on it. Round headlights went away for the 1979 model year, at least… more»
Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
29K-Mile Upgraded 1995 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
We’ve talked about vehicle wish lists here before and mine is loaded with some unusual ones, like a Subaru 360 Young S, a Comuta-Car EV, and other oddballs. That being said, most of my list consists of trucks, usually… more»
Dec 6, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 1992 Dodge Li’l Red Express Dakota
UPDATE: The seller has added additional photos to the gallery. It’s a dull day indeed if you’ve learned nothing new, and I think that I will not be alone in saying that the Dodge Dakota “Li’l Red Express” has… more»
Dec 5, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1986 Chevrolet K10 Pickup
If you were to ask me to provide an automotive picture of America, this might be it: the Squarebody. I can’t think of anybody who actively dislikes a Squarebody. Everyone knows someone who drove one. Many of you owned… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1982 Dodge Ram D150 Prospector Short Bed
“Rugged elegance” is how a Dodge brochure describes the 1982 Dodge Ram pickups. The seller has this 1982 Dodge Ram D150 Custom Prospector Package Short Bed pickup posted here on craigslist just northeast of beautiful Tucson, Arizona where I… more»
