Trucks

Only 62 Miles? 1984 Dodge RAM

It isn’t rare that you run into a 35 to 40-year-old classic that only has a few miles under its belt. A vehicle that someone pegged early on as something special to be babied and cherished for future generations…. more»

Rare Pickup Body: 1956 Volkswagen Type 2

There are some concepts made into reality by vintage vehicles that really should have made the leap into mass production. When it comes to pickup trucks, Volkswagen’s original Type 2 pickup displayed not only the novelty of a rear-engined,… more»

Pampered But Thirsty: 1979 Ford F150 Trailer Special

If you have a car with a real engine as God intended, then you are probably upset about gas prices.  Nobody likes to pay more for the fuel that powers our daily driver and our weekend toys.  Remember when… more»

Turbocharged 4×4: 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser

i recently purchased a Lexus LX450 which is just a rebadged Land Cruiser with leather seats. For years, I wanted one of these trucks, and after just a few weeks, I’m pretty smitten with it. It could just be… more»

Semi Hemi Project: 1960 Dodge Power Wagon

Vintage pickup trucks can seem like a dime a dozen. Meaning, you have your pick when it comes to deciding on which one to bring home. But if you’ve got your eye on future value and justifying a restoration,… more»

I’ll Make It Fit: 1948 Diamond T Hot Rod Pickup

The early 18th century English poet Alexander Pope once wrote that “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.”  This may be true, but if we modify that quote for the world of hot rod building it would read… more»

Farm Hay Hauler: 1961 Ford Econoline Pickup

I was scrolling through my local craigslist and spotted this one. You just don’t see these flat-nose pickups anymore. It doesn’t currently run, the mileage is unknown, and it was used four years ago as a farm truck to… more»

Surprisingly Sound: 1989 Dodge Ramcharger

When I first saw the listing for this dusty old Ramcharger, I had my doubts that it would be worth $7,500. But when you peek into the listing, you see it’s actually a pretty solid truck that really just… more»

Anti-Rust Truck: 1981 Toyota Pickup SR5 4×4

It’s hard to believe, but some of those anti-rust treatments that dealers used to hawk in the 70s and 80s seem to have worked. I suspect when we see impressive results like this 1981 Toyota Pickup that some trucks… more»

Heavy Hot Rod: 1970 Dodge D200 Pickup

This Dodge D200 Camper Special was found in a Texas barn where it had been parked since 1991. The current owner did quite a bit of maintenance on the truck, but there are a few more things that need… more»

Original Paint: 1951 International L-110 Pickup

Vintage trucks continue to grow in popularity and be a bit of a phenomenon . According to Hagerty Insurance, prices for vintage trucks rose more than fifty percent in the past four years. And while I appreciate beautifully restored… more»

Solid-Looking 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

Ah, the iconic ’47 – ’54 Chevy 3100 half-ton pickup. It was the first all-new pickup to hit the market following World War II and Chevy had a winner on its hands… With smartly proportioned styling that was longer,… more»

2WD Survivor: 1987 Toyota Pickup Deluxe

The two-wheel drive Toyota pickup (or any pickup, really) is a generally unloved space in the vintage truck market. We all know the hot ticket to find slumbering away in a small garage on the outskirts of town is… more»

Montana Barn Find: 1967 Jeep Gladiator J-3000

Rising to the top of my personal desirability chart, this 1967 Jeep Gladiator J-3000 4×4 Townside pickup would be my top choice for a vintage pickup if I were in the market for one. The seller refers to this… more»

Farm Find: 1976 Ford F250 Trailer Special

Sometimes you stumble upon a vehicle that was optioned out for a specific purpose.  For Ford truck enthusiasts, one of the most desirable versions of the F-series is the Camper Special.  However, the truck you see in the picture… more»

BF Exclusive: 1971 Ford F-250 Sport Custom 4×4

Farm fresh and full of nostalgia, this semi-refurbished 1971 Ford F250 Custom Sport 4×4 runs and drives “great,” according to the seller. The Marsing, Idaho classic seeks a new owner here on Barn Finds, where $28,000 puts a clean… more»

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