Automotive badge engineering has been around for a long time. You know, take one manufacturer’s division model, change the orientation of the grille, rename it, and give it to the manufacturer’s other division. Some reengineering is more significant than… more»
Trucks
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Former Sheriff’s Truck? 1966 Dodge D200 Utiline
Dodge’s “Sweptline era” (model years 1961 through 1971) was known for having beautifully designed beds, but some of us prefer stepside beds, known as Utiline in this era of Dodge pickup. This 1966 Dodge D200 Utiline is said to… more»
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Ready to Work: 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser HJ47 Pickup
Legend has it that during WWII, when the Japanese invaded the Philippines, its army found an abandoned American 4×4 Jeep. Exactly which Jeep (some say Bantam, some say Willys) is not known, but the vehicle was immediately deemed a… more»
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The Final Year: 1987 Chevrolet El Camino SS
All good things come to an end and for Chevrolet’s half car/half truck, the El Camino, 1987 was it. Ford beat Chevy to the punch by two years, introducing their Ute, the Ranchero, in ’57 with Chevrolet following suit… more»
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Shorty Van: 1978 Chevrolet G20
Just when I think I’ve seen the coolest shorty van, another one turns up that puts the others to shame. Of course, there’s no real “shame”, here – if you’ve got a period-correct van, you’ve got it made in… more»
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No Reserve Donation: 1992 Range Rover
A few years ago, I was a Range Rover owner for about two months with a long-wheelbase version of the truck shown here. More on that later, but let’s talk about this fine specimen that ended up with my… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1983 Toyota Pickup 4×4
There’s a potential deal brewing for this no-reserve 1983 Toyota pickup equipped with four-wheel drive. The short box, along with upsized new tires and clean body, are all working in this truck’s favor. However, bidding seems a bit light… more»
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4WD Garage Find: 1982 Toyota Pickup
The term “siren song” is often used to describe when a thing or place has a mesmerizing effect on the beholder. In the case of select project cars and trucks, the appearance of a vehicle can make an enthusiast… more»
BF Exclusive: 1979 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed
Classic Pickups continue to perform well in the current market, and eager enthusiasts can snap up the right examples quickly. This 1979 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed ticks the boxes most people would find desirable. It is a recently completed… more»
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Step Side Driver: 1981 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Ah, the classic step-side pickup. When it comes to building a street rod or simply owning a truck that will get thumbs-up wherever it goes, a step-side seems like a home run. And given these are short-bed trucks, the… more»
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Orange Dream: 1979 Chevrolet Blazer
Don’t be fooled by the seller’s location in Scarborough, Maine: this beautiful creamsicle-hued 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is a California survivor that has simply taken off for the East coast for its retirement years. The color is phenomenal and would… more»
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Rusty Red: 1979 Dodge Lil Red Express
The Lil’ Red Express edition was offered in 1978 and 1979 by Dodge and all were equipped with a 360 cubic inch police interceptor V8 engines. This example is a 1979 model listed here on eBay. It is located… more»
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BF Auction: 1952 Ford F1 Ratrod
I have been involved in the classic scene for decades, but I regret that I spent too many years failing to understand or appreciate Ratrods. My attitude has changed as I realize that what makes these classics unique is… more»
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Bargain 4×4? 1988 Jeep Comanche Pioneer
What the world needs now, is love sweet love. But, it also needs a small two-door pickup. People have been saying that for years now, maybe decades, and manufacturers just aren’t listening. Maybe because most people don’t actually want… more»
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Same Family Since New: 1972 Chevrolet Blazer
The opening bid for this 1972 Chevrolet Blazer is certainly a bit ambitious, with the seller looking for a $30,000 offer to kick things off. However, there may be some justification here as this is a single-family owned example… more»
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Originality Abounds! 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
It’s becoming a rarity to find a classic Chevrolet El Camino, such as this 1969 example that is still in its original, non-messed with form – how unusual! This Mendham, New Jersey resident really shows well with no sign… more»
