The Chevy Colorado was introduced in 2004 as the successor to the S-10 small pickup. That extended to the GMC Sonoma which was a carbon copy of the Colorado. The first generation would last through 2012 and – when… more»
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Never Seen One: 1958 Crofton Bug
This 1958 Crofton Bug is one of the more unusual and rarely seen alternatives to a Jeep CJ2 / CJ3, a short-lived experiment that utilized a durable Crosley powerplant with the most basic of form and function for an… more»
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Road Trip Machine: 1977 Chevrolet G10
This is one of my favorite eBay listings this year, featuring a 1977 Chevrolet G10 van that was clearly the previous owner’s road-trip machine for many years prior to its retirement. The G10 is a rare bird not only… more»
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Midwest Junkyard Stash? Montana Solid Iron Collection
There’s an interesting collection that’s being cleaned out in Montana, with a mixture of project vehicles stored indoors and sprawling fields of classics outside. The seller doesn’t provide much in the way of background, but it does seem like… more»
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Maintenance Mango Orange: 1989 Dodge D-350
Old trucks from your local department of public works or other municipal agencies are great buys as hobby vehicles, usually because mileage isn’t terribly high and the supervisors have specified their rigs to have the best heavy duty equipment… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1977 Dodge D100 4×4
This 1977 Dodge D100 pickup sports the desirable combination of four wheel drive and a reliable 318 under the hood. Now, the 318 isn’t exactly a fire breather, but it is generally pretty bulletproof – even if this truck… more»
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Take Your Pick: Studebaker Assortment
Located in a field near Greenville, North Carolina lies a “collection” of Studebaker cars and one truck. They’re all from the 1950s and 1960s and how they came together here isn’t known. They’ve been sitting outside since they were… more»
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Not Quite Restored: 1989 Ford Bronco XLT
It’s hard to resist a clean Ford Bronco, and while the marketplace tends to favor bone stock survivors, they look so darn good with larger wheels and tires and a modest lift kit. This 1989 Ford Bronco XLT 4×4… more»
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Hot Truck: 1993 Ford F150 Lightning
Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) was formed in 1991 as Ford began to develop an interest in creating niche vehicles, specifically limited production models with excellent handling and performance. This 1993 Ford F150 Lighting is one of the first… more»
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Modified Muscle Truck: 1994 Ford F150 Lightning
Is it OK for a limited production vehicle to have a few modifications? That’s the question that’s always on my mind when I look at vehicles like this 1994 Ford F150 Lightning pickup. Sure, it’s a limited production muscle… more»
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Original V6 Edition: 1986 Chevrolet El Camino
I have covered numerous Chevrolet El Caminos here on Barn Finds, they’re one of my favorites. I am yet, however, to cover one from Gen-V (1978-1987), so today, I will rectify that situation by presenting this sharp-looking 1986 example…. more»
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Shaker Hood: 1971 Ford Ranchero GT
The Ranchero was Ford’s “gentleman’s” pickup, a car-based truck like the Chevy El Camino it inspired. It launched in 1957 and would remain a part of the Ford line-up through 1979. At first, it was full-size, then a compact,… more»
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Like-New 1992 Dodge W250 Cummins 5-Speed
I’ll be honest: I’m not really into pickup trucks. Especially not the big American trucks; I like quirky little trucks. I do firmly believe, however, that there is a time and place for everything, and I know enough to… more»
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Preserve or Restore? 1960 Ford F100
This 1960 Ford F100 is a West Texas truck that has sat for years and is in pretty rough shape. Fortunately, trucks tend to be tough, so there’s always the chance the next owner could get it running and… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1982 Chevrolet LUV Diesel
We have seen trucks from this Lubbock, Texas seller in the past and they have generally been really nice, maybe some of the nicest examples left on the planet. Oddly enough, the trucks that we’ve seen here have been… more»
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Hot Rod Ute! Modified 1957 Ford Ranchero
The story famously goes that a customer wrote to car companies about how they needed a car to go to church on Sunday, and carry farm equipment on Monday. The “ute” was born, and Chevrolet cornered the market with… more»
