In the 1970s, a new vehicle category opened up – the compact pickup. Lightweight with small motors, these were economical to run but still had enough carrying capacity for that load of bark dust. Toyota and Datsun dominated the… more»
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40K-Mile 1984 Chevrolet S-10 Durango 4×4
This 1984 Chevrolet S-10 Durango 4×4 pickup has only traveled 40,000 miles over the last thirty-eight years which is pretty amazing. I drive that much every year and that low mileage appears to have really preserved this golden nugget…. more»
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Super Clean FJ60: 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
I recently became a member of the Land Cruiser club, purchasing a 1997 Lexus LX450 which is the gussied-up version of the classic FJ80. I can already admit to being a huge fan of this model, as it’s buttery… more»
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7K Miles and Supercharged: 1998 Dodge Dakota 4×4
Fellow Barn Finds writer Scotty G. alerted me to the fact that there was a fairly epic Dodge Dakota up for grabs on eBay. Why, you might ask? Well, because I recently bought my first-ever domestic pickup with the… more»
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Li’l Hustler: 1980 Datsun 720 Pickup
Anyone who has owned a small pickup truck like this 1980 Datsun 720 Li’l Hustler knows how useful they are, not to mention just plain fun to drive. No, they aren’t fast or luxurious like your new four-door pickup… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1988 Toyota SR5 Xtracab 4×4 Pickup
During the 1970s, vehicle manufacturers began to recognize that an untapped buyer market was ripe for the taking. Some potential buyers craved the practicality and ruggedness of a pickup but were unwilling to forego the creature comforts brought by… more»
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Parts? Yard Art? Rat Rod? 1964 Divco Milk Truck
Or how about using it as a storage unit? I had an uncle who had an old truck similar to this that he used as a “parked storage shed” at his summer place on the Piankatank River in Virginia…. more»
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Good Enuff As Is: 1952 Chevrolet 3100 5 Window Pickup
To refresh its designs after World War II, General Motors introduced the “Advanced Design” trucks. The new style’s first year was 1947 and marked quite a departure from earlier models: the windshield wiper was now inside the cowl, headlights… more»
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Turnkey Restomod: 1949 Chevrolet 5-Window Pickup
There’s nothing like undertaking a project build, although that scenario isn’t always viable. Those in that position can face a situation where their classic ownership dream goes unfulfilled. Alternatively, they can hand over their cash for a completed vehicle… more»
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Free House! 1970 Dodge Travco Camper
There comes to a point where the money for a project becomes less important than just getting a heap off your property and having the space back. The seller of this 1970 Travco camper in Wakefield, Rhode Island doesn’t… more»
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American Road Camper: 1973 Ford F350 Pickup
In the pickup truck-turned-camper world, the Chevrolet Blazer Chalet has always been the top of the heap, both in terms of recognition and value. There was no real mystery to it in terms of why it has become a… more»
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Hole-y Blazes: 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4×4
In the 1960s, International Harvester, Ford, and Jeep were competing fiercely for the customer’s wallet in the Sports Utility space. Chevrolet, watching the larger Bronco and Scout take market share from the smaller Jeep, decided to enter the space… more»
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Future Hot Rod? 1940 Ford Pickup
The 1940 Ford pickup was designed by E.T. “Bob” Gregorie, who penned the 1936 Lincoln Zephyr. The truck was given passenger-car lines, with a smooth front end, a V-shaped grille, and headlights incorporated into the fenders; the resemblance to… more»
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38K Mile Alternative to New: 1973 Ford F250 Camper Special
As new trucks get harder to find, more expensive by the day, and more complicated every year, people are looking outside the box for transportation alternatives. The kind of vehicle that you can drive on the interstate and fix… more»
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El Camino-Inspired? 1958 Imperial Pickup
The Imperial was introduced in 1926 as Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile. After 1954, its Chrysler branding was dropped so the company could better apposition the car to compete against the Cadillac, Continental, Lincoln, Packard, and other premium brands. The second… more»
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Highly Original! 1975 FMC 2900R Motor Coach
Despite traversing a reported 86,555 miles over nearly 50 years, this 1975 FMC Motor Coach in Grass Valley, California could pass for two or three years old! The blue color scheme feels like a refreshing wave from a decade… more»
