Diamond T Company was an American truck manufacturer that also had a brief run in the automobile business. There isn’t much info out there about them being in the bus business, too, with the seller suggesting this example may… more»
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Rebuilt Farm Truck: 1990 Dodge D250 4X4
As we have seen, certain pickup trucks have really developed a market for themselves – early fifties Fords come to mind, as do Chevrolet/GMC “Action Line” members from ’67 to ’72. And others are coming into their own such… more»
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Muscle Truck: 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express
Dodge ventured into the muscle truck market in 1978, creating the Li’l Red Express which was all about performance and looks. Due to a loophole in the emissions laws, the 1978 editions came without catalytic converters and a 360… more»
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BF Auction: 2004 Ford SVT F-150 Lightning
If you asked the average person to name an American two-seat passenger vehicle that could produce a sub-14-second ¼-mile ET off the showroom floor, many would correctly nominate the Chevrolet Corvette. However, those who selected the 2004 Ford SVT… more»
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Perfect Patina: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Utility Bed
We have probably featured thousands of light-duty vintage pickups on Barn Finds through the years, but this is only the second one we’ve featured under the “Vintage Truck with Utility Bed” heading. I’ve seen plenty of vintage pickups and… more»
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A Patina You Can’t Buy: 1938 Ford Pickup
As time marches on, we see fewer and fewer original prewar vehicles. Nearly all of the ones in good condition have been restored once or twice by now. In the infrequent event that a truly original vehicle in presentable… more»
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305 cid V6! 1964 GMC 4×4 Pickup
After decades of service as a South Dakota farm truck, this nearly all-original 1964 GMC 4×4 pickup comes to market in running mechanical condition. The faded red original paint, never-repaired dents, and tall skinny tires complete the authentic work… more»
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Pinchero Pickup: 1975 Ford Pinto
Ford joined the growing U.S. subcompact market in 1971 with the Pinto. They found a lot of sales success over the 10 years the Pinto was sold, but also some bad PR due to its design when impacted from… more»
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396 Big-Block V8: 1968 Chevrolet C20
Here’s an “Action Line” (’67-’72) Chevrolet pickup truck that was built with some action under its hood. It’s a non-runner for now but this ’68 edition may still have some potential residing in its old bones. It’s also a… more»
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Ultimate Tow Rig: 1990 Ford F350 Lariat Dually
In the late eighties and early nineties, if you wanted a truck with pulling power you went to your local Ford dealer for a 7.3 diesel F250 or F350. Reliable and relatively economical, these trucks had a reputation that… more»
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Cool Custom: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 4X4
Up for grabs here is sort of an unusual pairing, but it’s a pretty cool offering and overall the builder seems to have hit the mark. This is what happens when you combine the chassis from a Chevrolet K15… more»
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Immaculate Square Body: 1977 Chevrolet C/K 4WD
For the younger readers among us, this is another reminder that we older folks had a much more awesome childhood than you did. This time, we will rub your noses in the fact that we had absolutely awesome TV… more»
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Still in the Barn: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevy El Camino was launched in 1959 in response to Ford’s Ranchero, a wagon-based pickup that was more car than it was truck. Its initial run only lasted two years, but the “gentlemen’s pickup” returned in 1964 as… more»
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Giant Yard Sale: Take Your Pick Collection
It’s always interesting when a seller lists a batch of cars together in one ad. From numbers matching, and super clean classics to complete project cars and everything in between. And apparently with not much in common. This gaggle… more»
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Fastest American Car In ’78: 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
In 1978, if you wanted to buy the fastest new vehicle on the market, what would it have been? Whatever your guess, you’d likely be wrong because it wasn’t an automobile, but a truck – the Dodge Lil’ Red… more»
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Heavy Hauler: 1956 Chevrolet 6400
Heavy-duty trucks like this 1956 Chevrolet 6400 have been used on farms for generations. As long as you aren’t in a hurry, they will haul just about anything you can stack on the enormous flatbed. Until recently, these trucks… more»
