I used to subscribe to a theory that when enough was just right, too much was perfect! Well, old age and crotchetiness have, unsurprisingly, changed that view a bit. Take this 1980 Chevrolet LUV compact pickup for example. Somewhat… more»
Trucks
Dec 29, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
65k Mile 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4
The new car market is flooded with stunning Pickups, with most accomplished performers offering a veritable truckload of creature comforts. That’s all well and good, but buyers pay a premium for the privilege of owning one and then must… more»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
390/4-Speed: 1975 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Highboy
The frontal shot gives this 1975 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Highboy a menacing appearance, and its mechanical configuration ensures it has the muscle to match those looks. It is as solid as they come, and its presentation guarantees it… more»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Half Century Slumber: 1960 Dodge Town Wagon
Here’s one you don’t see every day, it’s a 1960 Dodge Town Wagon – sorta like an early SUV, Chevrolet Suburban style. Claimed to have been an Arizona resident, and a government employee, this people/cargo mover has the southwest… more»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rebuilt V8, Daily Driver: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
In 1957, Ford introduced the Ranchero, a pickup based on a 2-door station wagon. Not to be outdone, Chevrolet rolled out a similar product in 1959, the El Camino. After two years, Chevy took a breather but brought the… more»
Dec 28, 2023 • Exclusives • 13 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1972 International 1210 Pickup
We see plenty of classic Pickups at Barn Finds, but most wear Blue-Oval or Bow-Tie badges. That makes this 1972 International 1210 something genuinely different. It features its original paint and a healthy V8 under the hood. It runs… more»
Dec 27, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
7.3 Diesel with Banks Turbo Kit: 1994 Ford F-350 Dually
For fans of reliability and axle twisting torque, the International Ford 7.3-liter diesel is legendary. That legend stems from the insane number of miles that some examples have clocked, and for the mere fact that Ford made it possible… more»
Dec 26, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Recent Engine Rebuild: 1993 GMC Typhoon
Another day, another Typhoon: it feels like we’ve had a rash of these high-performance trucks for sale as of late, and it always makes me curious what has prompted multiple owners to pull the trigger on selling. It’s not… more»
Dec 26, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Final Year LWB: 1995 Range Rover
The Range Rover Classic is for sure a future classic, as it represents the final year that the classic British SUV resembled its past far more than anything that was to come in the subsequent years. The model shown… more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
327/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Okay, I admit it. We will have readers who look at this 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup and question its mechanical specifications. That makes perfect sense because the engine under this classic’s hood was not offered in that model year…. more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Tetanus Shot on Standby: 1973 Ford F250 4WD
Every once in a while, we post a Barn Finds story about a former volunteer fire department vehicle. The farther out in the country, the better chance that VFD is making do with a vehicle or two that was… more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
56K Miles! 1995 Ford F-150
After years of little supply to meet the above-average demand for new trucks, it is heartening to see that the dealer’s lots are filling up again. As always, nature finds a balance. While we are seeing that balance return… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Dry Body! 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom V8
The Blazer was Chevy’s tour de force – sniping sales from Ford and International immediately upon its launch in 1969. With its upscale interior – while the competition was still feeling truck-like – the Blazer tripled its production in… more»
Dec 22, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
1988 Ford Ranger STX SuperCab 4×4 V6 5-Speed
A first-generation Ford Ranger 4×4 SuperCab with a V6 and five-speed? Yes, please. This one is a bit of a head-scratcher for me as I thought there would be a stripe package on it but maybe not. This is… more»
Dec 21, 2023 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Manual FJ60: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
The FJ60-series Toyota Land Cruiser sits in an interesting spot in the hierarchy of the brand’s most well-loved truck: it’s a full-size rig with plenty of space for passengers and their gear, and it benefits from having the same… more»
Dec 21, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Apple Red Rarity: 1992 GMC Typhoon
The GMC Typhoon is one the more collectible vehicles to emerge from the 1990s, and represents a moment in time wherein manufacturers like GM seemed far more inclined to take chances. The idea of a major car company today… more»
