In 1957, Ford created a new product category, “the gentleman’s pickup”. The new Ranchero was based on a full-size Fairlane 2-door station wagon. Chevrolet would emulate the Ranchero in 1959 when they introduced their designed line of automobiles, and… more»
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North Of The Border Find: 1946 Mercury Pickup
Well, I’ve heard of a Mercury pickup truck but I know I’ve never seen one in the steel. Barn Finder T.J. submitted a tip on this 1946 one-tonner and I figure that it’s as close to one as I’ll… more»
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Clean Tin Top: 1985 Suzuki Samurai
Lately, I can’t help but notice that 1980s SUVs are among the hottest-selling collector cars at the moment. While some aspects of the collector car market are cooling, vintage SUVs have seemingly continued on unabated, and it’s not hard… more»
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90s Show Truck: 40K-Mile 1992 Ford F150
One of my guilty pleasures is 1990s show cars and trucks. Whether it was a lowrider Impala built for southern California or a Porsche 911 with fat fender flares and staggered BBS wheels, the early 90s represented some of… more»
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Unrestored Shop Truck: 1936 Dodge LC Pickup
By the 1930s, Dodge Brothers was owned by Chrysler, the Dodge brothers both having passed away in 1920. Changes were afoot as a new design for Dodge trucks was introduced in 1936, with streamlined hood and fender contours, and… more»
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The Name Game: 1978 Dodge Li’l Red Express
The 800-pound gorilla and/or elephant in the room in regard to these trucks is always the name, it bounces around more than a Senate committee hearing and there are more variations than there are “coffee” flavors at Dunkin. The… more»
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Original 4-Door Pickup? 1973 International Wagonmaster
Try to find a new single cab, two-door pickup truck these days. I know Ford and Ram still build their respective versions but you don’t see them out and about often. Most pickups today are four-door crew cab configurations…. more»
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Former Firefighter: 1988 Chevrolet V30 Custom Deluxe
For potential buyers, former firefighting appliances can be an attractive proposition. They generally present well because the authorities recognize them as the most visible part of their profession. They are invariably maintained to the highest level because those brave… more»
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Ford Vs. Chevy: 1993 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
The Ford vs. Chevrolet rivalry has been around longer than dogs vs. cats or paper vs. plastic bags. Even longer than hot coffee vs. iced coffee in the summertime. This 1993 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning muscle truck would be… more»
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Blank Slate: 1955 Willys Pickup Truck
The great thing about an unrestored Jeep is you can use it as is or unleash your imagination to make it into almost anything you want. The vehicles are simple as a stone, and parts are widely available. Here… more»
Success Story: 1981 Chevrolet C30 Silverado
A while back, we helped find a new home for this 1981 Chevrolet C30 Silverado. Kristin C had submitted it as a BF Classified with a fairly low asking price. While I was reviewing it, I thought it looked… more»
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Powerful Popular: 1959 Dodge Power Wagon 4×4
It’s astonishing how long some truck models were produced: the most popular models went on for decades. Many of these makes sprang from wartime designs. Dodge introduced its medium-duty Power Wagon in 1945, as a civilian version of its… more»
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Eddie Bauer Barn Find: 1989 Ford Bronco
As we well know, Ford Broncos have been hot for more than a minute now. The original Ford Bronco will fetch big money even if completely rotten, so it’s no surprise that the last original Bronco (yes, I know,… more»
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Barn Find Survivor: 1950 Chevrolet 3600 Series Pickup
I love authentic, survivor old pickup trucks. The ones with natural patina and all of those bumps and dents and scratches that came about the old fashioned way: from working on a family farm. My grandparents owned a small… more»
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Rare 1916 International Harvester Model E 3/4 Ton Pickup
There’s a lot of love and passion out there for vintage pickup trucks. For some, the square-bodied Chevs are the best, though no doubt Ford fanatics would argue their trucks are tops. Others, meanwhile, specifically seek out the oddballs:… more»
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Daily Driver: 1970 Chevy C10 Pickup
In the war to impress truck fans, Chevy and Ford stand out. Ford has its best-selling F-series. But on its heels is Chevy’s C/K series. Chevy started making these trucks in 1960 with a new frame design and independent… more»
