Throughout the 1970s, Ford relied on imports to fill the needs of the compact truck market in the U.S. Mazda supplied a Japanese truck badged as the Courier to compete against the likes of the Chevrolet LUV, also an… more»
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Mechanically Updated: 1976 FMC 2900R Turbo Diesel
Color me surprised to learn just how cool this 1976 FMC 2900R motor home. Sure, it’s interesting based on its design alone and 440 powerplant (well, it used to have a 440 powerplant), but there’s actually a lot more… more»
Patina Project: 1954 Ford F-100 Roller
Early F-Series pickups remain popular with builders, and this 1954 Ford F-100 looks like a straightforward starting point for someone wanting to build one their own way. Purchased as a barn find in Texas, this truck is now located… more»
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Resto-Mod, or Restore? 1938 Willys Pickup
Willys was founded in 1908, and for a brief shining moment, it was the second-largest automobile producer in the US after Ford Motor Company. That sturdy berth was achieved via the purchase of the Overland Company, which was trickling… more»
BF Exclusive: 1948 Chevrolet 5100 Loadmaster
Cabover trucks always seem to draw a crowd, and this restored 1948 Chevrolet 5100 Loadmaster has the kind of presence that would be difficult to ignore. With its short nose, upright cab, bright blue finish, and working-truck proportions, this… more»
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$8,000? 1971 Dodge D100 Adventurer 318 V8
This one is a bit of a head-scratcher. This “rust-free” 1971 Dodge D100 Adventurer is said to have originally been Sublime Green, which I believe, for trucks, is sometimes listed as Lime Green on color charts. The seller has… more»
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1977 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne 4×4 Chalet
Looking perfect for the Las Vegas desert, this 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne Chalet camper 4×4 rig looks great. It doesn’t hurt to have fantastic photos for a change, either. Nice job, seller! About the only thing missing is a… more»
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1,522 Miles! 1999 Dodge Dakota R/T
A single-cab performance truck with 1,522 miles in Solar Yellow? Yes, please. We’ve seen two Dodge Dakota R/T pickups from 1999 here on Barn Finds, both written up by the senior member of the team (not by age), Jeff… more»
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SuperCab Survivor: 1987 Ford Ranger XLT V6
Yes, on small trucks, just to get that out of the way. I love big trucks, don’t get me wrong, but all things being equal, I very much prefer a small truck like a Ford Ranger or an early… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1986 Jeep CJ-7
At certain times in life, the vehicle we never thought we’d sell takes a back seat to other big plans. To me, these are some of the hardest decisions to make, because you suddenly have something that sat pretty… more»
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More Chrome: 1949 International KB-2
Threading through International Harvester’s portfolio of top-notch agricultural equipment and heavy-duty commercial trucks wove a steady appearance of pickups. The company began producing light-duty vehicles in 1907, and it didn’t stop until 1975. While its innovations came in fits… more»
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Rare 5-Speed Manual: 1996 Land Rover Discovery
The Land Rover Discovery has been on my list of vehicles I’m generally curious about and would like to own for some time. Well, some time came recently when I snagged a 1994 Discover S1 with the desirable 5-speed… more»
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Unrestored? 1957 Dodge W-100 Power Wagon
One-year-only designs are super interesting; we should almost do an article on vehicles that were made for only one year before being redesigned. This 1957 Dodge W-100 Power Wagon would be on that list, as by 1958, the company… more»
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1954 Dodge C-Series V8 Dump Bed For $2,500
Unlike many of the elder trucks we see here at Barn Finds, this beautiful V8-equipped 1954 Dodge C-Series runs well, though its brakes need a rebuild (parts included!). It’s coming from a long-term owner in Evergreen, Colorado; find it… more»
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350/3-Speed: 1972 GMC k1500 4×4 Pickup
I am amazed at how tastes evolve. I once wouldn’t have given classic Pickups a second glance, but I now find them quite attractive. I’m unsure whether it is the versatility or the rugged dependability, but I often think… more»
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Turnkey Tri-Level: 1968 Chevy C20 With Del Rey Sky Lounge Camper
When does a truck/camper combo hit the jackpot? When it’s a pristine 1968 Chevy C20 CST Golden Anniversary Edition, in the custody of its original owner for five decades, paired with an elusively rare Del Rey Sky Lounge tri-level… more»
