Trucks

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»

37k Documented Miles: 1978 Datsun 620 Deluxe Pickup

UPDATE 02/13/2022: We’ve seen a few vehicles arrive on our desks in recent weeks here at Barn Finds that I would class as “repeat offenders.” That means that we have featured them before, and they have either failed to… more»

Pathfinder 4×4 Conversion: 1987 Chevrolet G20 Van

Factory-authorized 4×4 conversions are one of the cooler segments of vintage vehicles you can get into for reasonable money these days, and it’s a hot segment at the moment given how many folks are getting into “overlanding” and other… more»

Ready To Cruise: 1959 Ford F100 Styleside

UPDATE 2/11/2022 – This old farm truck sold for $6,600 with 53 bids! The new owner moved it to Hudson, New York where they got it street-ready and cleaned it up. It’s ready to cruise now and has a… more»

One Fast Truck: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express

Every once in a while, a US auto manufacturer produces a truly unique vehicle. It may be appeal to only a niche part of the market but I think the 1978-1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express pick up is one… more»

Driver Quality Classic: 1992 GMC Typhoon

It’s rare to find a project-grade version of a collectible vehicle. As supply decreases of “affordable” cars and trucks that are moderately desirable, it can begin to feel like these vehicles have either all been restored or were never… more»

Gentleman Jim Special! 1975 GMC Sierra Classic

In the mid-1970s, General Motors dabbled in offering luxury pickup trucks to its customers. An existing market had already been established given the success of the Chevy El Camino, which was considered a “gentlemen’s” pick-up on a car chassis…. more»

Stored 40 Years! 1961 International C120 Travelette

From military duty to the South Dakota Department State Forestry department in the fire suppression department, this 1961 International C120 Travelette is one rugged and cool truck. The seller has it listed here on eBay in Cookeville, Tennessee and… more»

Vintage 4×4: 1964 International Harvester C-1200

Old trucks are cool. Very cool. And better yet, they can be a very affordable way to get into the old car hobby. Case in point: this 1964 International Harvester C-1200 4×4. This beauty is located in Longmont, Colorado,… more»

302/4-Speed Estate Sale Find! 1969 Ford F-100

Of course, the concept is sad to think about, but estate sales have proven to be great venues to find decades-old vehicles that the owners loved and had no intention of selling during their lifetime.  A case in point… more»

Full Size Tonka Toy! 1978 Ford F250

Ford’s F-Series trucks have been on the market since 1948 in a variety of sizes and payload capacities. They have ranged from the basic F-100 half-ton up to the commercial-grade F-750. As a heavy-duty model, the F-250 is the… more»

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