This classic Mercedes-Benz Unimog had an unfortunate encounter of either the roll-over or low-hanging branch kind, resulting in an abrubt decapitation of its cabin. Hopefully, there was no one in the passegner seat or the bed, as there’s a… more»
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Oh, So Pretty: 1974 Chevrolet Step Side Pickup
Step side trucks are the most sought after body styles for vintage trucks, with short beds taking second place, and long beds a distant third. In addition to being visually pleasing, they are usually easier to drive due to… more»
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Diff Shields Included: 1991 Chevy S10 Baja
Today, you can walk into a Chevrolet dealer and order up a new Colorado pickup with the ZR2 package, which adds some serious offroad hardware. You could make a similar move in 1991, by checking the “Baja” box on… more»
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Prehistoric Brodozer: 1962 Mack B-61
I had the privilege of partaking in the second weekend of the Pigeon Forge Fall Rod Run last weekend. There are two huge rod runs each year, and each of them spans two weekends. The first is usually populated… more»
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Civil Defender: 1968 Dodge Power Wagon
In all honesty, this generation of Dodge trucks is one of the best looking by far. Located in Salisbury, Massachusetts, this fantastic fire truck was spotted by reader Tom A. Found here on craigslist for a whopping $1,600, I’m… more»
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Peachy Keen Survivor: 1958 Dodge C100
The classic looks and utility of an old truck can often be hard to pass up like this Dodge. Extremely solid with a factory V8 and radio makes this classic pick up a great driver with its weathered appearance…. more»
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Never Painted: 1976 Jeep CJ5
Jeep CJs are among some of the more pleasing 4x4s you can buy, with simple mechanicals and cheerful dispositions that belie their respectable chops off-road. This example is said to wear original paint and a number of OEM options,… more»
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Antique Survivor: 1912 Koehler G80 Delivery Truck
With all of the technology in the world I still find it fascinating to study early cars and see the ideas and construction methods that early “tinkerer’s” came up with. Appearing much more like a horse drawn cart, this… more»
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Grandpa Owned: 38K Mile 1993 Toyota Tacoma SR5
If you’ve ever shopped used Toyota Tacomas, you clearly know by now their pricing knows no rational boundaries. Used examples with six digits on the odometer still routinely clear $10K, which is why you see clean, low-mileage examples like… more»
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Rotary Rescue: Pair of Mazda REPUs
Mazda’s rotary pickup – known as the REPU – is a bit of an anomaly on the vintage truck landscape, but quickly becoming one of the more desirable Japanese trucks ever sold stateside. Think about it: rotary power has… more»
One Big Project: 1950 Chevrolet 3600
I recently got a call from my Dad asking me if I knew much about 1950 Chevrolet 3600 3/4 ton trucks. I had to admit that all I really knew about them was that they were powered by a… more»
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First Gen Bronco: 1974 Ford Bronco Sport 302
As I’m writing this piece there’s a ’74 Bronco on Counting Cars, so clearly that’s kismet. This 1974 Ford Bronco Sport from Baker City, Oregon waits here on eBay where 45 bids have driven the top bid to a… more»
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Rough But Rare: 1971 Chevrolet K10 Stepside 4×4
I know this one is rough. Not as rough as some of the junkyard rejects that I occasionally wax poetically about, but this one has what even Helen Keller could see as patina. However, there is a lot of… more»
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Halloween Comes Early: 1979 Dodge Warlock II Pickup
Don’t you get mad when a car manufacturer names a new vehicle some inexplicable combination of numbers and/or letters? What do all those letters and numbers mean, and do they mean anything to the purchaser? Cars should have names. … more»
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36K Original Miles: 1983 Dodge Rampage
The Dodge Rampage trucklet is a fan favorite among Mopar enthusiasts from the 80s, even if the concept never truly took off with consumers. All too often, the ones that remain on the road have actually been used, resulting… more»
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9/11 Tribute: 1980 Ford 8000 Pierce Fire Truck
The September 11 Attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, New York froze time for all Americans. On that horrible day, many citizens and public servants rushed toward the danger to help others when every instinct told… more»
