Ford scored a pair of firsts with its Ranchero. The first “first” is obvious: They came to market two years ahead of their arch nemesis, Chevrolet, and its El Camino. Their second first was their decision, starting in the… more»
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1 of 3,000: Rust-Free 1988 Ford Ranger GT
You’re right, that grille isn’t a factory Ford Ranger GT piece that would have been on this truck when it rolled off the assembly line. You’re also right that I’d be sourcing an original-style grille on day one after… more»
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One of a Kind? 1959 Buick El Victamino Project
To the best of my knowledge, Buick has never produced a pickup truck. At least not in the 1959 model year when the new mid-range Invicta model was introduced. The seller has a ’59 “El Victamino” for sale which… more»
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Mechanically Rebuilt 1950 Chevy 3600 Pickup
What’s better than a Chevy Advance Design pickup that looks like it rolled out of a Norman Rockwell illustration? One that’s been mechanically restored, that’s what. This 1950 3600 (the 125″ wheelbase, 3/4 ton version of Chevy’s pickup truck)… more»
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1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 W/429 V8
Candyapple Red is quite a color on this 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 pickup, especially in the sunshine. This is just on the cusp of the “highboy” era but by 1979, it wouldn’t have officially been known as… more»
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1977 Dodge W150 Macho Power Wagon 400 V8
I thought 1978 was the first official model year for the Macho Power Wagon, but they were starting to be produced in early 1977. Looking pretty good but needing some work, as with a lot of us, this 1977… more»
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Armored Behemoth: 2015 Terradyne Gurkha LAPV
After a few years with a Mercedes G-Wagon, you might start surfing the web for an SUV that’s even more excessive and over-the-top. This 2015 Terradyne Gurkha LAPV (Light Armored Patrol Vehicle) offers combat-tested capabilities and luxury features that… more»
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Cheap Wheels Project: 1970 Ford Ranchero GT
Ford launched the Ranchero as a “coupe utility” (Ute) in 1957, and it ran continuously through the 1979 model year. From 1966 forward, the Ranchero was based on the midsize Fairlane/Torino, including the “aerodynamic” 1970-71 models. The seller’s… more»
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31K-Mile Survivor: 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
It’s unusual that we’ve only seen about a half-dozen Mitsubishi pickups here on Barn Finds over the last decade or more, out of the thousands of vehicles that have rolled through the cyber doors here. Maybe it isn’t that… more»
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No Reserve Bricknose: 1989 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat
SuperCab was the name Ford used for the extra space behind the front seat and it sure would have come in handy on our ’69 F-250 if there would have been such a thing back then. This 1989 Ford… more»
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1993 Dodge Power Ram 350 4×4 Diesel 5-Speed
Dodge trucks were losing market share in the late 1970s as their big block engine options dried up and went away. Customers had to look elsewhere for trucks up to the task of hauling and doing other big jobs… more»
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Five-Speed Survivor: 1996 Toyota Tacoma 4×4
Paradise Blue, what a soothing color and color name. Just like the interior color name: Gray. Ok, that one needs a bit of work from Toyota’s marketing department, but it’s hard to argue with the cosmetic condition of this… more»
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1971 Chevrolet C-10 Cheyenne 350 V8 Short Bed
Short-bed trucks are all the rage today and they have been for a long time. I’m not sure when the trend started, but I’m guessing the 1960s is when they started coming on strong in the marketplace. This 1971… more»
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Factory Big Block: 1971 GMC Sprint
As a college kid, I spent a summer working at the local automotive paint store as a delivery driver. One day, I showed up to find a derelict car parked in the corner of our gravel parking lot, a… more»
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Original Paint and Graphics: 1980 Jeep J-10 Honcho 4×4
There are certain things that never would have gotten the stamp of approval in any decade other than the ’70s (or the early ’80s, in this case), and one might be the Jeep J-10 “Honcho.” A honcho is the… more»
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Rare Microtruck! 1959 Daihatsu Trimobile
Here’s one you may have never seen before. That’s because only a few dozen were supposedly ever exported from Japan to the U.S. – even with right-hand drive. This 1959 Daihatsu Trimobile is a tiny three-wheel pickup along the… more»
