Over the last few months, I’ve become enthralled with the world of Land Rovers. It’s a wonderful community of people who, for the most part, truly use these vehicles as intended. The modern ones that are more or less… more»
Trucks
Ranch Truck: 1959 Volkswagen Single Cab
The thing about patina is it can’t be faked – it has to be earned. And while some car flippers may claim otherwise, rust does not equal patina; it simply means the car has been in the elements, unprotected,… more»
Rock Solid Project: 1969 Ford F100 Ranger
Preserve or restore? It is a question often posed by classics like this 1969 Ford F100 Ranger. Its paint looks tired, but the lack of significant rust could allow the new owner to address the isolated spots while preserving… more»
Five-Wheel Find: 1988 John Deere AMT 600
This 1988 John Deere AMT 600 can be found posted here on craigslist in Maynardville, Tennessee, and the seller is asking $3,200. Here is the original listing. It’s my fault that the above tip went away, but thankfully, Rocco… more»
Project-Grade FJ62: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
These days, it is not uncommon for late-model Porsches built in limited quantities to sell for high six figures or even low seven figures, in extreme cases. It’s amazing, really, to see the price placed on vehicles that will… more»
30K Mile Camper: 1988 Ford Econoline Sports Mobile
While we tend to think that the modern automotive industry is a shell of its former self, there are some vehicle classes that have endured. The classic van converted into a camper that doesn’t require a commercial driver’s license… more»
Classic Edition XJ: 2000 Jeep Cherokee
When you build a vehicle for a long time, there’s usually a point at which the model lineup has to be injected with some new life. It could be a brand new trim line or a set of mechanical… more»
Military Farm Rig: 1976 Unimog 416
Ah, the Unimog: a rig that is both incredibly capable and useless all at once. This military-grade tractor, which has begun to find its way into civilian life, is an overbuilt brute with a dedicated following. It is one… more»
Capri Blue Barn Find: 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser
Some vehicles will inevitably become less desirable as projects over time, owing to demographic shifts and dwindling parts supply (or both). Some others, however, will continue to endure, either due to immense popularity or because they still make sense… more»
One Owner 4WD: 1987 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
We all have a vehicle or two that we have some odd fascination with. There’s no one redeeming feature or reason why we want it; it just hits us a certain way and the obsession is born. The Mitsubishi… more»
Pristine XJ: 1988 Jeep Cherokee Limited
Sometimes, you see an asking price and recoil slightly. It’s only natural; we all want to find bargains. However, there are select cases where you can’t help but understand why the seller is swinging for the proverbial fences. In… more»
Southern Pacific RR Truck: 1937 International Pickup
A running, driving pre-war International pickup is rare enough without this one’s exotic origin: it was owned and used by Southern Pacific Railroad in Sacramento from new. When the rail company retired it, an employee who had driven it… more»
42k Original Miles: 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
When the listing for this 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado appeared on my desk, I struggled to decide what its single most impressive attribute was. However, after some thought, I believe it is close to a “total” package. It presents… more»
Rare Pickup Project: 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 SS/T
The seller of this rare 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 SS/T – an acronym for Super Sport Truck – has listed it for a very fair price, seemingly concerned that the high mileage requires it to be marketed as a… more»
BF Auction: 1985 Chevrolet El Camino Custom
UPDATE – The seller has provided some clarifications about the work that’s been done to the car. From Jeff: The top was chopped 3-4” and the body was lowered, the wheel wells enlarged, and the bed raised to accommodate. The… more»
















