Trucks

Preserved Patina: 1937 Chevrolet Half Ton Pickup

In 1937 the world was shaking off the Great Depression. The Art Deco movement was in full swing, with round, organic shapes dominating industrial design. It was time for a new look for Chevrolet trucks. The 1937 Chevrolet truck… more»

Oddball Truck: 1983 Ford/Dodge

What do you get when you cross a Ford CLT front end with a Dodge 3500 back half? You get this interesting hodgepodge truck that was built to pull a horse trailer. And what would you call it? A… more»

Garage Kept Since New: 1988 Toyota 4Runner

If you own or know of a clean first-generation Toyota 4Runner, you should probably increase the price in your agreed-upon value insurance coverage. These trucks are incredibly hot at the moment when found in unspoiled condition like this garage-kept… more»

Loads of New Parts: 1977 GMC BirchHaven Motorhome

There’s just one bid on this clean GMC Motorhome to $20,000, which means there was either no reserve or the reserve was quickly met. Officially known as a “BirchHaven” model, this 23 foot motorhome has been enjoying a resurgence… more»

Authentic Western Workhorse: 1972 Dodge D100 Adventurer

It’s no secret that I have an affection for old pickup trucks. And the more original and authentic, the better. Ford and Chevy pickups get the majority of attention, but it’s also refreshing to shine the work light on… more»

Unrestored Rarity: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet

I am starting to think the Chevrolet K5 Blazer Chalet camper is the truck-based equivalent to the ASC McLaren convertible. Despite very limited production numbers, they are seemingly always available in project form. This particular truck is a worthy… more»

Saved From the Auction: 1988 Ford F-150 4×4

The seller claims this 1988 Ford F150 was sitting somewhere for years before it ended up at a local auction site where it no-saled. Given he ran the auction, he took it upon himself to grab the truck once… more»

Everything Goes! Mark Smith Estate Auction

Come October 19-21, 2022 the Hill City of Lynchburg, Virginia hosts the Mark Smith Estate Auction, where myriad belongings of the late auto enthusiast go to the highest bidder. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will… more»

Ripe for Restoration: 1949 Ford F1 Pickup

Ford’s F-series entered production in 1948 and proved to be one of the most successful sets of vehicles ever made by any automaker. The F-series embodied Ford’s belief that a truck should be a truck (ie, built on a… more»

1 of 5 Made: 1984 Chevy S10 Conversion Van

An overlooked arena of 1980s vehicles is the wild conversion van market. From plumber’s vans converted into mobile palaces to humble Toyota pickups transformed into mini motorhomes, this was a booming market for aftermarket companies just a few decades… more»

A Trio of Chevrolet El Camino’s!

Chevy introduced the El Camino in 1959 to compete against the Ford Ranchero. Both vehicles were station wagon-based “gentlemen’s pickups.” The El Camino was retired briefly after just two years only to return in 1964 as a variant of… more»

Serious Workhorse: 1971 Ford F350 390 V8 4×4 Crew Cab

The fifth generation of the Ford F-series trucks ran from 1967 through 1972. The styling update from the fourth generation included a larger cab and different trim levels (a favorite trick pursued by American automakers as a replacement for… more»

Mobile Spy Ship: 1988 Airstream Executive Coach

  When it comes to looking at vehicles and equipment for sale on government surplus auction sites, it’s sometimes laughable how little information is provided related to the complexity of what’s being offered. This 1988 Airstream Executive Coach totally… more»

North Carolina Barn Find: 1986 Dodge Ramcharger

A clean, honest Dodge Ramcharger is a thing of great beauty. This is a classic squarebody model, a genre of trucks that has been hot for some time. You could have ordered one with two-wheel-drive but a 4×4 was… more»

Bel Camino! 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Pickup

Update 9/6/22 – This unique creation has been relisted here on eBay with a thousand-dollar price drop. Is that enough to find the Bel Camino a new home? We sure hope so because this could be the perfect way… more»

Unusual 1942 Cadillac Hearse With 454 Power!

Now here’s a car built by someone with a sense of humor. Listed here on eBay in Saint Peters, Missouri is this 1942 Cadillac hearse. It sits on a 1978 Chevrolet one-ton frame and features a 454-cubic-inch V-8 and… more»

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