Trucks

Wildland Fire Truck: 1974 GMC K2500 4×4

Old fire trucks and other firefighting apparatuses continue to show up with ridiculously low mileage and in seemingly mint condition, a trend we hope never goes away. This 1974 GMC K2500 4×4 is a former fire department vehicle that… more»

Starcraft Edition: 1985 GMC Suburban

GMC Suburbans were already considered icons of the 1980s SUV world, but this 1985 Starcraft Edition pushes the “rad” meter all the way to overload. The fender flares, the paint job, the monochrome grille – it’s all over the… more»

Twenty Years in Storage: 1967 International Scout 800

While small sports utility vehicles now seem to be some of the most common cars on the road, it wasn’t always so. It has been a long evolution from the working vehicles of the past to the people-movers of… more»

Heavy Duty Options: 1978 Ford Bronco

Every now and again, you can just tell the original owner of a particular vehicle had a singular purpose in building it a certain way. It’s easy to see with sports car, wherein the first-time owner specs it with… more»

Bivouac Custom Conversion: 1982 Chevrolet G20 Van

We tend to get excited by conversion vans around here, and the more period-correct they are, the more interesting the van becomes. But there’s also a nice middle ground when it comes to conversion vans, and you don’t have… more»

Bus Garage Sale! Volkswagen Buses and Squareback

Sometimes, one craigslist ad can address all of your yearnings in one shot. If you’ve been hunting for a Volkswagen Bus and haven’t been able to settle on a single generation, you may want to get in touch with… more»

Saturday Night Cruiser: 1959 Chevrolet Apache 31

While original classic pickups from the 1950s can prove eye-catching when fully restored, the driving experience can be less than ideal. Considered acceptable when new, they can lack the power and poise of later offerings. That’s where vehicles like… more»

Still In The Barn: 1971 Chevrolet Blazer 4×4

Wow. Break out the power washer, or whatever comes after that. This 1971 Chevrolet Blazer is a desirable square body 4×4, and while none of us want to think about the multiple layers of bird dung sitting on the… more»

Unrestored 4X4: 1951 Dodge Power Wagon

The older Dodge Power Wagons like this one are some of the toughest-looking trucks ever produced. This particular one seems to have only a few drawbacks and has been listed for sale here on craigslist. It’s located in Newcastle,… more»

21-Window Rag Top: 1967 VW Microbus Deluxe

One of the harder decisions to make is when you have a desirable specimen of a vehicle in project form and you know it’s not going to get the treatment it deserves in the short term. This 1967 Volkswagen… more»

Rare Pop-Top: 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Chalet

I’m steeling myself for the “broken record” comments where I pontificate yet again about just where all of these Chevrolet K5 Blazer Chalets are coming from. Here’s yet another one, also in project form, that needs restoration but supposedly… more»

350-Equipped: 1978 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Fake patina sets the teeth on edge for many enthusiasts, but there’s something endearing about the real thing. That’s what we find with this 1978 Chevrolet C10. This Pickup has never been a trailer queen, and there’s evidence to… more»

351-4V Cobra Jet! 1972 Ford Ranchero 500

Full disclosure, Ford Rancheros, such as this 1972 example, don’t capture my imagination the way that Chevy’s El Camino does. That said,  I took one look at this Cottageville, South Carolina domiciled 1972 Ranchero and thought Hmmm, I like… more»

No Rust Lil’ Hustler: 1976 Datsun 620

This 1976 Datsun 620 is a project, but a worthy one considering how straight and rust-free the bodywork is said to be. That’s really your biggest obstacle on a truck like this, as the Japanese tin from this era… more»

California Truck: 1968 Dodge D100 Sweptline

Toreador Red is a great color for this 1968 Dodge D100 Sweptside pickup, even if parts of it have been tweaked by Mother Nature and Father Time. I can’t see this truck ever being painted other than with a… more»

German Built Samba: 1964 Volkswagen 21-Window Bus

This 1964 Volkswagen Bus is a desirable 21-window example that was apparently laid up until storage until not too long ago. The seller acquired the Bus and put it back together, adding some modifications like the blacked-out Fuchs wheels… more»

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