Being 6′-5″ tall, my nickname in high school was usually a variation of “shorty” or something similar to that. That’s what I’ve always called these shortbox pickups – shorty. This shorty, or more formally, this 1973 Chevrolet C-10 Cheyenne… more»
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Dusty Dandy: 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
We’ve featured several Dodge Lil’ Red Express trucks here on Barn Finds over the years. They were one of those vehicles that were “instant collectibles” and it appears quite a few people purchased them and eventually stashed them away…. more»
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Swayback Express: 1937 Plymouth PT50 Pickup
If you were a Plymouth dealer in the mid 1930s, times were pretty good. Plymouths were selling very well, making the brand was the third most popular in America. However, good sales can always be made better. Chrysler head… more»
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Rare Factory Snow Plow: 1971 IH Scout Sno Star Edition
This Scout might fall into the “rare does not equal valuable” category, but its cool nonetheless. This is a 1971 International Harvester Scout Sno Star edition equipped from the factory with a snow plow. This is an 800B model… more»
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More Photos Please! 1949 Studebaker Pickup
This 1949 Studebaker looks farm-fresh and is said to have been stored in a barn since 1976. Found here on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,500, the truck has had some maintenance items addressed already. It is currently… more»
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Ready to Run: 1968 Ford F-100 Short Bed
I love Bumpside Ford pickups, the 5th generation trucks that were produced from 1967 to 1972. Nicknamed “Bumpside” for the distinct raised body line that runs down each side. This particular truck is a 1968 short bed and can… more»
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Fixture Of ’70s America: 1972 Ford Econoline Van
It is said that Carolina parakeets were once one of the predominant bird species in America. Large flocks of the birds inhabited swamps and old growth forests ranging from Florida to New England and west to Colorado. Yet these… more»
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The Royal Treatment! 1979 GMC Royal Sierra
Hawaii Blue looks good on this 1979 GMC Royal Sierra. With nary enough miles on a virgin crate motor to mandate its first oil change, this tidy-looking 1979 GMC Royal Sierra could grant its new owner many years of… more»
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Use Vintage Views: 1952 Chevrolet C3100
There are certainly quite a few different purposes for this stunning 1952 Chevrolet C3100 with 34,000 miles. The listing for the truck is in Falls River, Rhode Island, but the truck is a California truck with plates that indicate… more»
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Work Left To Do: 1954 Ford C600 Truck
One of the sadder parts of this gig is seeing the low prices and lack of interest in heavy duty and/or commercial vehicles that enter the collectible vehicle market. While a few get restored, and an ever-increasing number get… more»
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Blue Blazing: 1973 Chevrolet Blazer
Getting into the barn find, restoration, and hot 4×4 truck market might seem difficult to do in one swoop. However, not impossible, indicated by this blue, 1973 Chevrolet Blazer with 100,000 miles. It is located in Santa Teresa, New… more»
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Aftermarket Stretch: 1986 Toyota Pickup
This 1986 Toyota pickup is an oddball for sure, with a custom “stretch” conversion performed to give it some extra rear passenger room in lieu of a traditional extended cab. Apparently, it was sold new on dealer lots, but… more»
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Parked Since 1981: 1952 Mercury M1 Barn Find
Occasionally we come across cool finds that just have me wondering how they could stay in a barn for so long! In this case we have a rare Canadian pickup (yes, I know we posted one less than a… more»
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Montana Highboy: 1969 Ford F-250 4×4
An honest work truck in decent condition retains a certain minimum value forever. Ford built pickups like this 1969 Ford F-250 4×4 to haul firewood, and fence posts, and loads of gravel… with no thought to them ever becoming… more»
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Advanced Times Three: 1952 GMC 9300
GMC Canada must have felt like they really needed to one-up the American version of GMC 3100 when they were deciding on what to call their version. They weren’t content with just doubling the 3100, they had to triple it!… more»
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Rust Bucket: 1966 Ford Bronco Half Cab
1966 was the first year for the Ford Bronco, an iconic vehicle that would be produced for 30 years. In fact, Ford is reintroducing a new version of the Bronco and it is bound to be a hit. This… more»
