Let’s put one fact on the table right up front: this Ranchero-in-progress is a six-cylinder. But the longer I look at cars, the less I feel like every car has to pump out maximum horsepower from a big V8…. more»
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1974 International Travelette 200 Camper Special
I originally thought this dark color was optional woodgrain, but I would have bet anything that this truck was Mayan Mist with Burnished Gold Metallic, as seen on page 8 of this brochure. The seller lists the exterior color… more»
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One Owner Rig: 1991 Ford F-250 Lariat
The appeal of an original owner vehicle cannot be denied. When you find one, assuming it’s still being driven or otherwise maintained, it can feel like you’re getting an extra dose of insight into its history that doesn’t always… more»
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Texas Truck: 1976 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed 454
Looking appropriately patina’d, likely from the hot Texas sun, the seller says this Light Green and Frost White 1976 C-10 short bed pickup with a 454 V8 is wearing its original paint. They have it listed here on eBay… more»
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One-Ton Truck? 1985 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
From what I’ve found, Mitsubishi referred to their regular cab long-bed pickups in this era as “one-ton” trucks. I can’t find any specific info on that in brochures, though. This 1985 Mitsubishi Mighty Max One-ton pickup is listed here… more»
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350 Powered: 1957 Chevrolet 3100 Short Bed
Some classics receive a second chance at life, but this 1957 Chevrolet 3100 Short Bed would benefit from a third. Refreshed in the 1980s, its paint looks tired. However, it has virtually no rust, and the engine bay houses… more»
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27K Original Miles: 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
This is a surprising find, mainly because it hasn’t sold yet. This 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is peak ZJ-era, but it’s also incredibly low mileage. The seller reports there’s just over 27,000 original miles, and if you know… more»
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1970 Dodge D-100 Sweptline 318 V8 4-Speed
Quick, name the fifth-largest U.S. state by land area. You’re right, Alaska is the biggest, but New Mexico is the fifth biggest. It would have been easier to just say that this 1970 Dodge D-100 came from New Mexico,… more»
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Little Engine That Could: 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel
Throughout the 1970s, Ford relied on imports to fill the needs of the compact truck market in the U.S. Mazda supplied a Japanese truck badged as the Courier to compete against the likes of the Chevrolet LUV, also an… more»
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Mechanically Updated: 1976 FMC 2900R Turbo Diesel
Color me surprised to learn just how cool this 1976 FMC 2900R motor home. Sure, it’s interesting based on its design alone and 440 powerplant (well, it used to have a 440 powerplant), but there’s actually a lot more… more»
Patina Project: 1954 Ford F-100 Roller
Early F-Series pickups remain popular with builders, and this 1954 Ford F-100 looks like a straightforward starting point for someone wanting to build one their own way. Purchased as a barn find in Texas, this truck is now located… more»
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Resto-Mod, or Restore? 1938 Willys Pickup
Willys was founded in 1908, and for a brief shining moment, it was the second-largest automobile producer in the US after Ford Motor Company. That sturdy berth was achieved via the purchase of the Overland Company, which was trickling… more»
BF Exclusive: 1948 Chevrolet 5100 Loadmaster
Cabover trucks always seem to draw a crowd, and this restored 1948 Chevrolet 5100 Loadmaster has the kind of presence that would be difficult to ignore. With its short nose, upright cab, bright blue finish, and working-truck proportions, this… more»
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$8,000? 1971 Dodge D100 Adventurer 318 V8
This one is a bit of a head-scratcher. This “rust-free” 1971 Dodge D100 Adventurer is said to have originally been Sublime Green, which I believe, for trucks, is sometimes listed as Lime Green on color charts. The seller has… more»
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1977 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne 4×4 Chalet
Looking perfect for the Las Vegas desert, this 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne Chalet camper 4×4 rig looks great. It doesn’t hurt to have fantastic photos for a change, either. Nice job, seller! About the only thing missing is a… more»
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1,522 Miles! 1999 Dodge Dakota R/T
A single-cab performance truck with 1,522 miles in Solar Yellow? Yes, please. We’ve seen two Dodge Dakota R/T pickups from 1999 here on Barn Finds, both written up by the senior member of the team (not by age), Jeff… more»
