Trucks

Texas Truck: 1965 Chevrolet C-10 Stepside

Said to be originally from Texas and mostly original, at least on the exterior, this 1965 Chevrolet C-10 Stepside short bed is one cool truck. Two concessions to originality are a power brake booster for a nicer braking experience… more»

Light Utility Vehicle: 1978 Chevrolet LUV

The LUV was a captive import built by Isuzu in Japan and sold through Chevrolet dealers in the U.S. from 1972 to 1981. The LUV name was an acronym for “Light Utility Vehicle,” it competed against the imported Ford… more»

V8 “Ute” Project: 1964 Ford Ranchero

After three years as a full-size pickup, the Ford Ranchero was a compact “Ute” (utility vehicle) from 1960 to 1965. During that period, it was based on the successful Falcon, one of many cars that the Falcon would spawn… more»

Cold War Tough: 1953 Dodge M37 Pickup

For most Americans, the Cold War was something they had read about in history books.  However, for those who lived through this turbulent and fretful period, the idea of war with the Soviet Union was always one incident away… more»

Desert Find: 1962 Ford F-100 Unibody 292 V8

Other than a convertible pickup (I’m looking at you, Dodge Dakota), I can’t think of a more interesting design or configuration than a Ford Integrated Body truck, more commonly known as a Unibody. I’m biased as they’re by far… more»

Clean Club Cab: 1993 Dodge Dakota

One of my favorite vehicle finds is an otherwise ordinary car or truck with terrific options and in preserved condition. The reason for this is because it usually indicates a first owner went out of their way to order… more»

Compact Camper: 1971 Datsun Pickup

There are some vehicles you can just tell have lived a charmed life. From the condition to the options, the photos simply tell you that it’s been loved since Day 1. In the case of this 1971 Datsun pickup,… more»

460-Powered 1993 Ford F-250 SuperCab 4×4

A few years ago, my father-in-law sold his ’95 F-250 SuperCab 4×4. Powered by the famous 7.3 Power Stroke, I made the mistake of letting his truck idle outside my dining room window on a cold day after I… more»

Patina Pickup: 1979 Ford F-150 4×4 Short Box

Some trucks just have “the look,” don’t they. Patina is polarizing, but this ’79 Ford could be in the background of a country music video or, with a few modifications, the 43rd Mad Max sequel. It’s light on rust (except… more»

Barn Find Hauler: 1971 International CargoStar

After about 50 years of ownership by the City of Chicago, this nifty car hauler sold at auction about two years ago, according to the seller. Now it’s up for grabs here on Craigslist, where $9999 adds it to… more»

Power Windows! 1959 Ford Ranchero “Ute”

Ford introduced not one but two new creative products in 1957 that were not matched by Chevrolet (at least right away). One was the Skyliner, the car with the retractable hardtop. The other was the Ranchero, a utility vehicle… more»

Lumpy as a Can of Busted Biscuits: 1945 Dodge Truck

Some vehicles featured on Barn Finds can charitably be described as down on their luck.  They may have lived a hard existence, yet somehow managed to live to see yet another new year.  The mere fact that they survived… more»

Dusty Highboy: 1973 Ford F250 4×4

Ford F250 “Highboys”(not an official Ford term) were abundant and relatively cheap about a decade back; now, they are seeing an uptick in prices and popularity. Highboy is typically the term used for the 4X4 versions of the trucks…. more»

Time Capsule: 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat 5-Speed

Looking great in Pawnee Tan and either Dark Shadow Blue or Twilight Blue, this 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat SuperCab is even more interesting having a five-speed manual and being in time-capsule condition. This is a rear-wheel drive truck,… more»

Enjoying a Second Life: 1923 Ford Model T Pickup

Between 1908 and 1927, the Ford Motor Company sold over fifteen million Model T Fords.  It was the car that put Americans on the road, and the love affair that this country had for the Model T continues to… more»

Only 30k Miles? 1969 Ford Ranchero

The 1969 Ford Ranchero was marketed as a sleek and sporty luxury pick-up. Ford designed the car to have excellent handling and offered a variety of powerful engine options. The example at hand is said to have 30k miles… more»

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