Over the years, Ford and Chevrolet have always tried to outdo one another, or at least keep up. One example is the “coupe utility” or “gentleman’s pickup.” Based on their 2-door station wagon, Ford rolled out the Ranchero pickup… more»
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4X4 Big Block? 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
Believe it or not, this is not the first time that I’ve encountered a 4X4 Chevrolet El Camino. I was stuck in traffic in Ft. Lauderdale years ago and encountered a 1969 model that was done up about the… more»
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A Real Beast! 1984 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4
I’ve got to give a really big thumbs-up to the seller of this 1984 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4 for attention to detail, as he has included one of the most comprehensive lists I have ever encountered of parts that… more»
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Diesel Hauler: 1984 Chevrolet K10 Silverado
Appropriate tow vehicles can be a significant investment for owners needing to haul a heavy load. However, more affordable alternatives are available for those not fixated on owning the latest and greatest models. That’s where vehicles like this 1984… more»
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Bargain Price? 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
The seller claims they are letting this 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser go for a “bargain price” but it’s impossible to say whether that’s true given the reserve remains unmet in this auction. An FJ60 isn’t the cheapest truck to… more»
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1,300 Miles! 1979 Ford Ranchero 500
I guess I could have entitled this post, “The End”! From the company that created the hybrid car/truck, known as the Ranchero, Ford decided to pull the plug on their very functional Ute at the end of the 1979… more»
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Low Mileage Firefighter: 1972 International Harvester 1210 Pickup
International Harvester’s ill-fated light truck line was nearing the end of its days when the D-series was designed in 1969. IH had been reaching in vain for the key to this lucrative market, and while the new trucks had… more»
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No Reserve Roadtrek: 1997 Dodge B3500 Jayco Conversion
The unfortunate thing about certain models of short-wheelbase motorhomes is they are unfairly characterized as homeless chariots, the sort of rigs you see stationed in Walmart parking lots on the wrong side of town. First, a disclaimer: I have… more»
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Two-Door Project: 1980 Range Rover
The seller of this 1980 Range Rover two-door clearly has a bone to pick with his fellow British truck enthusiasts. He claims he bought the truck back in 2007 and has been awaiting a customer with enough cash and… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Ford F150 Short Bed 4×4
Ford was into the fifth year of their popular sixth-generation F-Series design when this 1977 F150 rolled off the assembly line. Sales literature promised ’77 Fords as being “Tough trucks made tougher” and went on to list a bunch… more»
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44 Years In A Barn: 1960 Dodge D100 Sweptline
This 1960 Dodge D100 is somewhat of a media star, at least in Granger, Indiana where it resides now. It has been used on at least three photo shoots, according to the seller, who has it listed here on… more»
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Factory Yellow 4×4: 1978 Ford F-250
Don’t let the snow on the ground fool you: this is a California truck that has made its way up the Pacific coast to Washington State, where it remains in rust-free condition wearing a very rare factory paint job…. more»
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Stump Puller: 1979 Chevrolet 454 C-10
Last week we reviewed this rather roachy looking ’71 Chevrolet C-10, a member of Chevy’s “Action Line” (’67-’72) of trucks. Today, we’re going to move a generation forward to the “Rounded Generation” (’73-’87) or what many refer to as… more»
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Heavy Half Driver: 1979 GMC Sierra Classic
The era of building pickups to get around changing emissions requirements seems like a lifetime ago. It also makes me somewhat nostalgic for an era when manufacturers were seemingly working hard to keep customers top-of-mind by offering a truck… more»
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California Workhorse: 1990 Chevrolet G20 Van
There are few cheaper projects than an old work van. Now, listen: there’s not much in the way of driving enjoyment from a road-holding perspective to be had, but if you want a dirt-cheap to-run vehicle that can be… more»
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Garage Kept: 1972 Ford F100 Ranger Pickup
I just had to write about this particular pickup because (a) I’m more of a Ford guy, (b) I love good old (simple) pickup trucks, and (c) my high school’s colors were orange and white. Here’s a nice looking… more»
