Overall, I’ve gotten used to the fact that most older cars and trucks up north are going to have some level of rust. Surface-only or more invasive, it’s a way of life for vehicles of a certain age. I’ve… more»
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460 Powered 4X4! 1979 Ford F350 Ranger XLT
With beginnings dating all the way back to 1948, the Ford F-Series of trucks were already heading into their sixth generation by the time ’73 rolled around, with the 1979 model being the final year of gen 6 production. … more»
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1969 Chevrolet C20 Custom Camper Survivor
Having “lived” in Northern California and then Central Texas since new, this 1969 Chevrolet C20 Custom Camper pickup has had some real-world usage, along with the usual dings and dents, but it looks like a super solid example of… more»
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1991 Dodge Ram 250 LE Cummins Turbo Diesel
I talk a lot about how I like small pickups, but now this is a truck! If a person needed a truck-truck for truck duties – what a concept – this is it. You’ll cut your mileage in half… more»
Turbodiesel Truck: 1985 Volkswagen Doka
A few weeks ago, I ran a car show down in Florida called the VW Beach Bash. Among the large field of mostly air-cooled models were a handful of later water-cooled entries, my favorite of which had to be… more»
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Patina Project: 1951 Ford F2 Pickup
The concept of a Pickup functioning as a well-appointed daily driver only gained traction during the late 1960s. Although some manufacturers offered comfort options earlier, most buyers focused on whether their new workhorse could perform its required tasks adequately… more»
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Rust-Free 1986 Toyota SR5 Xtracab Short Bed 4×4
The fourth-generation Toyota pickup went through a minor redesign for the 1986 model year, which included a new grille, front bumper, and some interior changes. They’re pretty hot right now and the seller has this 1986 Toyota SR5 4×4… more»
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Original Paint: 1977 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
If you confronted a passionate enthusiast with two virtually identical classics where one was an original survivor and the other a faithful restoration, most would choose the survivor. There is something about a classic with a proud history that… more»
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WWII Veteran: 1941 Dodge WC12
With the war clouds of World War II forming, the United States quietly began building up our military for combat. A big part of that was trucks. The ability to move men and materiel from the factories to the… more»
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BF Auction: 1991 Dodge Power Ram 250
Dodge introduced the Cummins diesel engine to its D250 Pickup range in 1989, and this motor produced enough power and torque to satisfy most buyers. However, the owner of this 1991 model craved more of everything, with the resultant… more»
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Rust Free Original: 1985 Toyota Hilux 4×4
It’s amazing how many rust-free Toyota trucks still emerge for sale, seemingly kept in a vault in some West Coast community since new. The truth of the matter is, these trucks simply didn’t rust away in places like Oregon… more»
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Short Wheelbase Cabriolet: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 280GE
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class – or G-Wagen – has long been associated with excess in a few different categories. In most cases, it is a four-door, full-size SUV with a ridiculous amount of horsepower thanks to modifications by AMG, and… more»
Success! 1964 Dodge D150
One of the best parts of our job is hearing from readers who have found a new home for their classic vehicle using our Classifieds or Auctions! So, we were super excited to hear that this 1964 Dodge D150… more»
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Coupe Utility Project: 1982 Dodge Rampage
To compete in the growing sub-compact pickup truck market (aka coupe utility), Dodge introduced the Charger-based Rampage in 1982. They were built for three years alongside a Plymouth variant (which was only offered in 1983). They didn’t sell as… more»
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Ute Conversion: 2010 Dodge Charger R/T
Did you know there’s a company that sells kits to convert your present-day Dodge Charger into a Ute (utility or coupe utility vehicle)? These cars are plentiful, especially retired police state trooper cars that can usually be picked up… more»
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Big Red Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Suburban
This 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is not only a rust-free, original paint truck, but also left the factory with a host of desirable options. The seller has maintained it at a very high level but has also made some upgrades… more»
