It’s not very often you can use the words “pickup” and “convertible” in the same sentence. Well, back in the late 1980s, Dodge made a “convertible” version of the Dakota pickup. Hagerty.com said in a 2018 article: “…the 1989–91… more»
Trucks
Customize Or Restore? 1964 Seagrave Fire Truck
And now, something from the “What am I supposed to do with this?” department. Well, if you ever dreamed of being a fireman but couldn’t manage the rigorous training involved, here’s your chance to do it on the sly… more»
Rust-Free! 1965 International Harvester Travelall
As long-time readers of Barn Finds know, I have a very soft spot for IH Travelalls. A little more unusual than the more common Suburbans and larger than the comparable vintage Fords and Mopars, the Travelall offers unique styling… more»
Ready To Go: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Pickup
1958 saw significant styling changes from the Big Three automakers. Quad headlights were the design option Chevrolet and Ford adopted for most of their cars and trucks. Chevrolet was perhaps the most innovative. Their light-duty pickups were beginning to… more»
Original Paint: 1980 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade Survivor
The popularity of the Jeep can be traced back to its military roots when surplus vehicles leftover from various wars were snapped up and used by whoever could claim them. People quickly realized that its lightweight, small size, high… more»
15,913 Miles! 1976 Ford F-250 Highboy
“The ultimate pickup truck” is how a twenty-something mechanic at Castle Shannon Ford described this generation of Ford F-Series to me sometime in the early ’90s. Of course he had one in the parking lot, a completely restored 1978… more»
Iron Pig Survivor: 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser
It has some bullet holes. Some rust. And clearly, lots of patina. But I’ll be damned if the Iron Pig doesn’t live up to its heavy-duty reputation in these pictures. This 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser, otherwise known as an… more»
65k Survivor: 1979 Ford F-150 Ranger Lariat Supercab
1979 was the final year of the 6th-generation F-series trucks, and this is an especially clean, well-kept example of the top-of-the-line Ranger Lariat. A one-owner truck until just a couple of years ago, this original Ford with 65k original… more»
Classic Hot Rod: 1939 Ford Pickup
We’ve seen a few promising unfinished projects in recent times here at Barn Finds, but this 1939 Ford Pickup looks like a beauty. This is one of those situations where all that appears to be left is the cosmetic… more»
25K Mile 4×4: 1964 Dodge Power Wagon Fire Truck
The seller claims this former fire truck comes with an amazing paper trail that documents its creation from Day 1, and that it retains its original paint job as well. A 1964 Dodge Power Wagon 4×4 would be a… more»
Cowboy Cadillac: 1986 GMC C3500 Crew Cab
The seller rightfully refers to this clean 1986 GMC C3500 Crew Cab as a “Cowboy Cadillac.” Clearly, one of the more expensive trucks you could have purchased in 1986, it’s remarkable for having survived in such exceptional condition. Most… more»
Desert Barn Find: 1979 Toyota Hilux 4×4
The desert can be cruel, but it can also hide some real gems of survivor cars and trucks. The trick is, of course, finding one that’s been garaged so the interior isn’t completely destroyed or the paint baked right… more»
Hidden Auction Gems? Government Surplus Sale!
You never know what you’ll find at auctions featuring government-owned surplus or repossessions, as this latest assortment from auction company Bid Fast and Last goes to show you. The auctioneer specializes in all manners of sales, from estate clean-outs… more»
















