There’s something about collector vehicles turning up in neglected, abandoned condition – I wouldn’t call it beautiful, but whatever it is, it explains why I tend to buy special cars that haven’t been treated as such. This Lightning is… more»
Trucks
Mechanically Rebuilt: 1995 Toyota 4Runner Limited
It seems with each passing year, the original Toyota 4Runner becomes more and more cherished, now to the point that clean examples of the second- and third-generation models are fetching strong money. While the first one may stand apart… more»
Driver Quality: 1993 Ford F-150 Lightning
This 1993 Ford F150 Lightning pickup is right in the sweet spot of being not quite a show piece but not quite a project, and could be a smart buy for someone who wants to improve the cosmetics and… more»
Southern California Survivor: 1982 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
This clean 1982 Jeep CJ7 Laredo is said to be a California survivor that retains its original paint and graphics, and been extensively refreshed mechanically to pass California’s stringent smog testing. This should mean it can live happily anywhere… more»
Pristine Sleeper: 1993 Chevy C3500 Choo Choo Custom
Founded in 1975 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Choo Choo Customs turned utilitarian trucks and vans into luxury cruisers. Options included upgraded trim, new seating surfaces, high-end sound systems, and a whole lot more! This 1993 Chevrolet C3500 Crew Cab Dually… more»
Lifted Classic: 1970 Ford Bronco
After months of looking at barn find Broncos that are half dead, it’s a shock to find one that looks fairly rough but turns out to be a decent runner with minimal body rot. This 1970 Ford Bronco is… more»
Desert Runner Package: 1976 Dodge Power Wagon
This 1976 Dodge Power Wagon 4×4 is equipped with the Adventurer package and is a nicely preserved survivor with under 70,000 original miles. The seller notes that it is as stock and unmolested as they come, and the pictures… more»
Solid Little Truck: 1986 Nissan 720
Nissan has long been in the pickup truck business, dating back to 1955. That’s when the predecessor to the 720 series of trucks was introduced and those later models continued in production through 1997 (to be replaced by the… more»
Rust Free 454 Dually: 1989 GMC 3500 Sierra SLE
It’s become one of the most proven litmus tests out there: when a vintage truck lights it up in the auction, it likely has a very desirable combination of options that makes it somewhat unrepeatable. This 1989 GMC 3500… more»
C20 Survivor! 1973 Chevrolet Cheyenne Pickup
Earlier in the week, we covered this 1969 Chevrolet C-10 and the thrust of the article was their popularity and ascendant values. Coming on their heels was their 1973-1987 successor, known as the “Square Body”. While not quite the… more»
No Reserve: 1976 Ford F150 Ranger XLT
Classic pickups continue to perform strongly in the market, and original examples will always attract their share of interest. This 1976 Ford F150 Ranger XLT demonstrates this trend graphically. It has already attracted an impressive thirty-seven bids since it… more»
No Reserve Project: 1980 International Harvester Scout II
This 1980 International Harvester Scout II is described as a barely running example, but one that still runs and drives nonetheless. The seller reports that the carburetor needs to be rebuilt but there’s some evidence of prior repair work… more»
















