Trucks

Nicely Upgraded: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Short Box

We’ve recently seen a few nice classic pickups cross our desks here at Barn Finds, and this 1959 Chevrolet Apache Short Box looks like a gem. Treated to a frame-off custom build around a decade ago, it presents nicely… more»

429 Muscle! Updated 1957 Ford F-100 Panel Truck

Going far beyond dropping a big V8 and transmission into a classic vehicle, this 1957 Ford F-100 Panel truck in Portland, Oregon follows through with modern air conditioning, power front disc brakes, Toyota power steering, and more. With most… more»

Hard Work Done: 1966 GMC Pickup

With classic pickups continuing to experience increasing popularity in today’s market, project vehicles can be highly sought. Whether potential buyers plan a faithful restoration or a custom build, locating the right candidate before someone beats you to the punch… more»

Ready To Roll: 1939 Chevrolet Master ½-Ton Pickup

Regular readers will look at this 1939 Chevrolet Master ½-Ton Pickup and recognize why I find it so appealing. The seller has returned this classic to a roadworthy state and only made changes to ensure that it is safe… more»

Hot Truck Project: 1991 GMC Syclone

In 1991, GMC dabbled in the performance pickup truck market, somewhat like Dodge had done earlier with its Lil Red Express. A one-year-only model, the Syclone’s speed capabilities were compared to that of the Chevy Corvette and the Ferrari… more»

Driver Quality: 1964 Ford Falcon Ranchero

The Ranchero began in 1957 as something of a “gentlemen’s pickup,” based on a car platform rather than a truck. It was full-size from 1957-59, then switched to the compact Falcon for 1960-65, and finally to the intermediate Fairlane… more»

428 CobraJet Powered 1973 Ford F-250 Camper Special

Mention “Camper Special” or “Trailering Special” to folks of a certain generation and the phrase immediately elicits a sinister grin. These various special models invariably came with heavy duty cooling and transmissions, and more often than not a monster… more»

4×4 Project: 1960 Dodge Power Wagon

Old trucks are infinitely cool; old four-wheel-drive trucks, even more so. The thing is, they don’t pop up all that often, and while there’s no denying the appeal of a rear-wheel-drive short-bed pickup with a small block up front,… more»

4X4 Survivor: 1963 International Harvester Scout 80

The IH Scout 80 was an early off-road SUV built to compete with the Jeep and its production lasted from 1961 to 1980. It was a 2-door pickup with a removable hardtop and fold-down windshield (the latter on early… more»

Loaded Rust-Free 1989 Nissan Hardbody SE 4×4

The Nissan D21, known as the Hardbody here in the US, was quite an upgrade from the previous Nissan pickups which were more pragmatic work trucks. This 1989 Nissan Hardbody SE Kingcab 4×4 5-speed pickup is loaded and rust-free… more»

Estate Auction: Bill O’Meara Collection

Estate auctions are a wonderful thing for a car collector, as you not only get the chance to potentially sniff out a deal that only the locals know about, but if the collection is big enough, you get multiple… more»

Briarwood Survivor: 1991 Jeep Cherokee

The XJ-series Jeep Cherokee is a well-known quantity by this point, celebrated for its off-prowess, extremely reliable powertrains, and classic good looks. While we have seen some definite high watermark sales that show collectors love to find these in… more»

Compact Camper Van: 1978 Dodge Trans Van

This 1978 Dodge Trans Van is a former tailgate rig, which is a real thing I learned about upon seeing my brother-in-law outfit a short bus with blue and white decor so he and his friends had a suitable… more»

4×4 Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet LUV

To combat the rising demand for compact pickups like the Mazda-built Ford Courier (as well as Datsun and Toyota imports), Chevy partnered with Isuzu in 1972. The result was the Chevy LUV, which stood for Light Utility Vehicle. The… more»

Weekend Cruiser: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota Land Cruisers have entered the realm of never being affordable ever again unless you happen to stumble on a longtime owner who hasn’t caught up to the fact that people buy these things just to park in front… more»

No Reserve: 1988 Dodge Power Ram 4×4

While a classic 4×4 is a wonderful vehicle designed to take its occupants deep into the wilderness, such an existence can take a heavy toll on panels and paint. They can begin to become frayed around the edges, especially… more»

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