Trucks

Ski Lodge Bus! 1970 Ford Econoline

oh, how I’d love to know more about the backstory behind this epic ski lodge bus. If you spend any time around ski resorts or canoe/rafting centers, you’ll see a lot of school buses used to transport adventure-seekers from… more»

38k Genuine Miles: 1976 Ford F150 Custom Styleside

It isn’t unusual for owners to become confused when determining certain aspects of their classic, and that is the case with the seller of this 1976 Ford F150 Styleside. They claim that it is an Explorer, but it carries… more»

One of a Kind? 1962 Pontiac Tempest Pickup

The Tempest was Pontiac’s first foray into the compact car market in 1961, sharing GM’s new unibody Y-platform with Buick and Oldsmobile. It was an innovative design using the “Trophy-4” four-cylinder engine (half a V8) and a flexible drive… more»

Buried Alive! 1976 Chevrolet LUV

Just as Ford had partnered with Mazda for an imported compact truck – the Courier – in the 1970s, Chevrolet executed a similar move with Isuzu, creating the LUV for the U.S. market (and others). An acronym for “light… more»

Modern Classic: 1993 Land Rover Range Rover

Despite a fairly nefarious reputation for being costly to maintain, there are legions of Range Rover Classic fans out there that adore these old squarebodies. The “Classic” nomenclature is fitting considering the design was largely static going on 15… more»

LS-Swapped Short Bed: 1987 Chevrolet C-10

Picking up an unfinished project is a potentially risky proposition, but there are some platforms where the rewards greatly outweigh the risks. This 1987 Chevrolet C10 pickup is a desirable short-bed driver that has been upgraded with a 5.3L… more»

Gentleman’s Pickup: 1969 Ford Ranchero 500

Ford introduced the Ranchero in 1957 as a utility coupe aka “gentleman’s pickup.” It was based on a full-size Fairlane 2-door wagon for the first three years, switching to the compact Falcon for another six before settling in as… more»

Real Deal Roller? 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396

Chevrolet’s new mid-size car, the Chevelle, debuted in 1964. With it came the utility coupe El Camino which was based on the Chevelle’s 2-door station wagon platform. So, it was natural that when the Chevelle would add a performance… more»

One Owner 1980 Chevrolet Luv

The Chevrolet Luv pickup certainly has its fans, as its compact dimensions and humble powerplant made it a sensible choice for drivers who needed the convenience of a pickup and the efficiency of an economy car. The Luv shown… more»

1985 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed

The GM Squarebody pick up has never been more popular. Asking prices for four wheel drive versions are now exceeding $30,000. This 1985 Chevrolet SWB Silverado pickup is listed for sale here on eBay for a Buy It Now… more»

429 V8 Power! 1970 Ford Ranchero GT

It took the Ford Ranchero a few years to decide what it wanted to be. First introduced in 1957 as a coupe utility or “gentlemen’s pickup,” it was a full-size truck based on a station wagon platform. Then for… more»

Detroit Diesel 5-Speed! 1973 International Travelall

With all of the reintroductions and reinventions of either current or former vehicles, I keep waiting for International – or Navistar International – to reintroduce a modern version of the Travelall. This unique diesel-powered 5-speed 1973 International 1210 Travelall… more»

Clean King Cab: 1984 Nissan 720 4×4

I don’t claim to have a crystal ball, but if you hadn’t noticed, the classic Japanese pickup has been picking up steam as the next generation of collectors enter the fold. Japanese trucks in general, pickup or not, are… more»

Geneva Edition: 1994 GMC Yukon

The two-door GMC Yukon is a well-liked modern-day classic, seemingly capturing the hearts and minds of enthusiasts that can’t get enough of a short wheelbase truck in classic squarebody fashion. This particular Yukon is made rarer still by featuring… more»

454 Power! 1946 Willys Custom

Looking to spice up your motor pool with something on the wild and crazy side? This 1946 Willys in Duluth, Minnesota may be just this ticket to ratchet up the interest level when you pull in at the local… more»

Free Wheelin’ Edition: 1977 Ford F-150

Some things never change, do they? Among them, truck enthusiasts’ love of special decals and trim options to set their ride apart. Trucks like this 1977 Ford F-150 with the Free Wheelin’ package were major trendsetters when introduced, with… more»

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