Trucks

V8 Barn Find: 1963 Ford Falcon Ranchero

This is yet another find from the property in North Georgia that I am helping to clean out. As you may recall, we’ve featured a variety of posts over the years with vehicles from this collection, and many of… more»

Split Window 1958 Volkswagen Bus!

In terms of ratios, it seems like the Type 2 Volkswagen Bus was converted into a commercial vehicle almost as frequently as its domestic counterparts. The slab-sided panel vans appear far less frequently than the traditional passenger buses, but… more»

FJ40 Survivor: 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser

This 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser is described as being an incredible survivor, with loads of original details and equipment you don’t find on a vehicle this old. The seller lists how the FJ40 still had the original tires mounted… more»

59,000 Original Mile 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Rampside

Many people have claimed to reinvent the wheel, but has anyone thought about how they would actually do such a thing? Something as simple and ingrained in society as a wheel surely can’t be reinvented, right? What about reinventing… more»

Captive Import 4×4: 1983 Dodge Ram 50

When we see the re-badged Mitsubishi pickup that was known as the Dodge Ram 50 here in the states, it’s oftentimes the two-wheel drive, a long bed-style variety that is a great little hauler for the potting soil and… more»

No Reserve RV Project: T

These “compact” GMC motorhomes are a great buy on the vintage R/V market, and they seem to have an incredibly strong following based on how quickly they sell when they come up for grabs. The trouble with motorhomes is… more»

No Reserve 1975 Chevrolet C10 Silverado

Finding a classic vehicle with a known ownership history is generally reassuring. When that vehicle comes with a mountain of documentation that you would struggle to pole-vault over, that makes it more tempting still. That is the case with… more»

Patina Pickup: 1939 Chevrolet Pickup

It doesn’t seem like that many years ago when I would’ve looked at this 1939 Chevrolet Pickup and wanted to apply a fresh coat of paint to its corroded panels. Those were the days when I missed the point… more»

454/4-Speed! 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS

Is it possible that the fourth-generation Chevrolet El Camino (’73-’77) is the Rodney Dangerfield of Caminos? You know the one that gets no respect? Well, if that’s the case, this specific 1973 example is due a tip of the… more»

84 Original Miles: 1993 Toyota Pickup DLX 4×4

This is a bit of a shocker: a 1993 Toyota pickup with four wheel drive, a single cab, and a short bed with only 84 original miles on the clock. Apparently, it was purchased new and then left parked… more»

Auction Alert: Stanley Paurazas Estate Collection

The upcoming auction for the Stanley Paurazas Estate Collection looks to feature a bevy of desirable American classic cars and trucks. There’s no immediate history offered on the background of this collection or how it came to exist, but… more»

Micro-Truck: 1970 Daihatsu HiJet

The Daihatsu Hijet is a cab-over microvan/pickup that has been in production in Japan since 1960. The name, when transliterated, is very similar to “Midget”. The brand was not well known in the U.S. until the late 1980s and… more»

New Lift Kit, Wheels, Tires: 1987 Chevrolet Blazer

The Chevy Blazer K5 was a full-size sport utility vehicle (before the term was commonly used) built between 1969-94. It was the smallest full-size SUV within the GM C/K family of trucks. The K5 designation disappeared after 1973, although… more»

“Got Milk?” – 1962 Divco Model U

Remember the good ole days when the “milk person” brought fresh milk to your house? He/she showed up wearing a snappy uniform in his/her neat little milk delivery truck and left a rack of new bottles and took away… more»

Huge Stash of GM Cars in California

Most car collectors migrate to specific brands, nameplates, model years, body styles, and so forth. Such is the case for these 10 vehicles that are located together in Clearlake, California, and available here on craigslist. The seller is largely… more»

Airstream Conversion: 1990 Ford E350 Camper Van

Camper life is still a major force in the automotive enthusiast landscape, with pandemic-plagued consumers finding ways to escape the ordinary without relying on an airplane. This trend has also caused prices for campers and miniature RVs to skyrocket,… more»

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