I once had a songwriter friend in Nashville who bought Jaguar after Jaguar, each one being a bit more swanky than the last. It was surprising to spot a new PT Cruiser in his driveway around 2001, so I… more»
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12K-Mile Museum Quality 1987 Ford Ranger
Another in the series of base model vehicles that a lot of us owned or knew someone who owned one, but have fallen off the radar, comes this incredible 1987 Ford Ranger. This truck looks like it just jumped… more»
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454 Squarebody: 1988 Chevrolet Suburban
The seventh generation Chevrolet Suburban is about as recognizable as the Statue of Liberty, and carries similar weight in terms of being a symbol of freedom. OK, perhaps that’s a stretch, but the Suburban is an escape machine for… more»
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Topper Included! 1971 Dodge D100
The Big Three always had a tendency to hold onto truck designs for long periods; planned obsolescence was a concept that only the passenger car side of the business could apparently afford. Therefore, during the Dodge “Sweptline” period of… more»
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No Reserve: 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel Pickup
Volkswagen released the Golf Mk I as its replacement for the venerable Beetle in 1974. It proved to be a showroom success, with the Golf remaining an integral part of the company’s range ever since. Marketed in North America… more»
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Rare Mopar Pickup: 1970 Dodge D100 Dude
With some of the fine muscle the Dodge boys were producing in 1970, one might think an offering with a name like “Dude” could be packing some serious extra punch under the hood. In reality, the Dude was only… more»
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Unfinished Labor of Love: 1953 Chevrolet 1500 Step Side
Every old truck carries a story, and this 1953 Chevrolet 1500 Step Side has one that’s especially heartfelt. Listed here on eBay by a private seller, this classic pickup was a beloved project owned by the seller’s late husband—someone… more»
$14K in Receipts: 1993 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
When prepping a vintage vehicle for daily use, the slope is slippery if you decide to get it to practically turnkey status in terms of reliability. The “while you’re in there” approach to vehicle repair is not without its… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1981 Toyota SR5 Pickup
Some vehicles earn their legendary reputation through durability, and the early ’80s Toyota pickups are among them. Built to last, they were driven hard, used for work, and rarely survived in the kind of condition this one has. Listed… more»
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Fairey Overdrive Equipped: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
The FJ60-series Toyota Land Cruiser may seem like an archaic truck by today’s standards, but it was a significant step forward for a classic SUV that could now be used as a daily driver. The Land Cruiser was always… more»
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Long Bed Driver: 1967 Chevrolet C-10
Some classic pickups are built for show, others for work—and then there are survivors like this 1967 Chevrolet C-10, listed here on craigslist out of Bend, Oregon, that have been revived with care to be a strong-running, reliable daily… more»
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1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express With 5,600 Original Miles
The automotive world was very different in the late 1970s. Emission regulations reduced many performance models to shadows of their former selves, leaving enthusiasts to long for the good old days. However, by exploiting a loophole in regulations, Dodge… more»
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Americana Incarnate: 1915 Republic Two-Ton Truck
This truck is from the most prolific manufacturer you’ve never heard of: Republic Motor, with roots reaching back to 1913. Search the internet for “first truck made in the US”, and you might turn up Autocar, but more likely… more»
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Rare FJ45 Pickup: 1965 Toyota Land Cruiser
With the rise in Japanese vehicles being imported from overseas, it can become easy to lose sight of the truly special models that have always been here, underneath our noses. Here’s one that caught me by surprise: the FJ45-series… more»
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Driver Quality? 1964 Chevrolet El Camino
After a three-year absence, the El Camino returned to the Chevrolet fold in 1964. Instead of being a full-size “Ute” as in 1959-60, the returning El Camino was based on the new mid-size Chevelle 2-door station wagon. This ’64… more»
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1 Of 6: 1973 Cadillac DeVille Caribou
If Cadillac had offered an El Camino or Ranchero-style pickup on their regular entree menu at dealerships during the seventies, I can’t help but wonder if it might have been moderately successful. The idea of a car in the… more»
