It’s a story as old as the car hobby itself: you buy a project with every intention of restoring it, and then life gets in the way to such a degree that it’s not possible to even get started…. more»
Trucks
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Ranger & Explorer Packs: 1978 Ford F-250
This 1978 Ford F250 pickup is a charming driver with genuine patina and a lifetime of exploration under its wheels as its longtime caretaker used it for exploring the Rocky Mountain high plains. The seller has listed it on… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1966 Ford Bronco
This 1966 Ford Bronco has been in project-mode for some time, awaiting its shot at restoration. The seller snagged it out of an estate sale offered by the longtime owner’s children, so history is minimal. The floors are rough… more»
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All Original: 1969 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Pickup
Time can seem to stretch unbroken into the distance until that moment arrives when you realize there isn’t enough to complete a project build that is your heart’s desire. The current owner of this 1969 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Pickup… more»
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Ratrod or Restore? 1946 Chevrolet Short Bed Pickup
Decisions, decisions! The new owner of this 1946 Chevrolet ½-ton Pickup will face a few because there are plenty of paths they could choose to follow in their build. Its rock-solid nature means the panels only require basic massaging… more»
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Resto-Modded Tin Top: 1987 Suzuki Samurai
A few days ago, I had flagged a clean Suzuki Samurai in Maine for writing up here on Barn Finds. Wouldn’t you know, the truck was gone within a few hours. It was a fair price but not a… more»
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Low Mileage Sport Van: 1986 Chevrolet G10
The seller calls this 1986 Chevrolet G10 Sport Van a former barn find that has clearly been revived. It looks like it just stepped out of a trucking or vanning magazine left on the newsstand in 1975. With flares,… more»
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Original Paint: 1956 Dodge C Series Survivor
This is the fifth solid-survivor vintage pickup truck I’ve written about in the past month. And most haven’t been Fords or Chevys, but the “other brands,” including International and Studebaker. Now I can add a “Job Rated” 1956 Dodge… more»
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Triple Carbs/4-Speed! 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
There’s no doubt about it, a Chevrolet El Camino always gets my attention. I’ve waxed on about them here on Barn Finds, often, but I have to honestly tell you that the bat-winged 1959 version is not my favorite…. more»
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Loaded and Low Mileage: 1978 Ford F250 Ranger
When it comes to selling vintage cars and trucks, there are a few “gold standards” in terms of what will drive a strong sale price. One is equipment levels – the more features and options it left the factory… more»
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Eclectic Collection Sell-Off: Days Gone By Museum
Museum and private collection sell-offs are enormously entertaining. In one sense, it is sad to see what is surely a lifetime of work being broken up piece by piece, but on the other, these eclectic assortments of vehicles likely… more»
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Only Two Owners: 1968 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
For as many great trucks as we see flowing across our pages at Barn Finds, some stand out. This is one of those, here on craigslist, a 1968 Chevrolet C20 pickup, with only two owners and an asking price… more»
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Parked in The ’80s: 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
Some enthusiasts hesitate if confronted with another person’s project build when it comes to market. There’s always a worry that its shiny paint hides second-rate repairs that will come back and bite the new owner. I don’t believe that… more»
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1953 Ford F-100 Pickup V-8 Anniversary Edition
We have seen several promising F-series pickups on these pages recently. Here is one more, on eBay, a 1953 Ford F-100 anniversary edition truck for restoration. Bid to $2,650, it is located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. We have prolific… more»
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401 V8 Powered: 1976 Jeep J10 Honcho
Pickups come in all shapes and sizes. Americans love the utility and freedom that owning a pickup provides. This 1976 Jeep J10 Honcho truck is a bit unique and one that you don’t see everyday. The J series pickup… more»
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BF Auction: 1946 Dodge COE WHMA-48 Tanker
SOLD Some people find the prospect of tackling the restoration of a classic truck overwhelming. However, they can prove surprisingly straightforward. Admittedly, everything is bigger and heavier than you find on the average car, but the engineering and construction… more»
