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»
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Updated 390 V8: 1975 Ford F250 Ranger XLT
Some classic vehicles are more subtle than others. This 1975 Ford F250 Ranger isn’t exactly “in your face,” but it is a pickup that would make an accomplished tow vehicle. With an upgraded V8 under the hood, it should… more»
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Customized Barn Find: 1977 Chevrolet K10 Stepside
Have you ever been sorely tempted by a project, even convinced to look the other way on expensive repairs, if the general appearance just rubbed you the right way? We don’t need a PhD in here to know that… more»
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Caribou Eldomino: 1978 Cadillac Eldorado
While not a particularly booming segment of the automotive field, the small but mighty industry of converting Cadillacs into a fancy El Camino is well known by now. In general, the big body Eldorados just seemed like perfect Guinea… more»
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Hoard of Mopars and More in Texas!
Once upon a time, a Texas named John Haynie took a liking to Chrysler products and started amassing a collection of them. By the time he passed away at the age of 52, his arsenal had grown to more… more»
