This pair of Jeep Comanche Eliminator pickups could be a smoking deal for someone looking to restore one back to OEM-perfect condition. The seller has a running/driving 2WD example and a 4WD parts truck, which he intended to use… more»
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Project Pickup: 1979 Ford Ranchero GT
If you don’t need a real truck but you sometimes have to haul things: motorcycles, bags of mulch, bales of hay, etc. this 1979 Ford Ranchero GT might do the trick. This project pickup is listed on eBay with… more»
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Hot Rod Hauler Potential: 1952 Ford COE
COE’s or Cab-Over-Engine trucks are really neat. They share the looks (and some parts) with their lighter duty siblings, but have taller hoods and cabs. If you can spot a 1952 Ford F-1 pickup, then you can spot a… more»
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Stunning 1947 International Harvester KB6
This fabulous 1947 International Harvester KB6 road truck shows no trace of barn dust, but it’s too impressive not to share. Thanks to reader Fred H. for spotting this heavy duty beauty from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Heavy trucks lack the… more»
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Camper Special: 1977 Chevrolet C-30 Cheyenne
It seems like new pickup trucks just keep getting more and more expensive. At the same time, they are being equipped with more technology and lots of exotic materials. As great as that all is, there’s still nothing like… more»
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The Reaper: 1952 Ford F2 Rat Rod
It seems like every time you look in your rear view mirror there is some aggressive looking vehicle with a scowling, angry face bearing down on you. It’s usually a posh SUV with a latte-sipping yuppie/hipster driving in-between sending… more»
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Runs And Drives: 1920 American LaFrance Fire Truck
American LaFrance began building fire apparatus in the 1830s and continued until their demise in 2014. This truck listed on eBay in Yakama, Washington appears to be a Type 75, produced from 1915 to 1927 and one of the most popular models… more»
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Cleanest Example? 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief
Given the time period in which I grew up, I face the frequent reality that my life has been spent in the back of various blasé SUV’s- Lexus, Toyota, Honda, etc. However, my parents’ generation spent their time in… more»
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Big 10: 1978 Chevrolet C-10 Survivor
Where I grew up, vehicles don’t typically rust. Imagine my surprise when I moved to the Midwest and discovered all of the “typical” rust areas for various vehicles! I was totally unaware of how common it was to see… more»
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Country Package Survivor: 1993 Jeep Cherokee
This clean Jeep Cherokee Country is listed by the same dealer that I believe Scotty’s super clean Subaru RX was sold by years ago. They have a tendency to get low-mileage survivors of interesting vehicles made in the last… more»
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Government Retiree: 1978 Dodge D Series Step Side
Retired from Government duty, this 1978 Dodge pickup is a charming looker that is ready to drive. In original condition featuring a 318 V8 and a 4 on the floor, this truck seems like a great classic work horse… more»
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Red Ram: 1989 Dodge W150 4×4
To this day, it isn’t uncommon to see an older fellow with a brand new truck absolutely decked out with all kinds of functional fun stuff. This has been a trend for as long as trucks have been a… more»
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$100 Oddball: 1971 Krager Motorhome
According to Hemmings, just a couple dozen of these unusual Krager motorhomes were ever built, which is a potential blessing considering the awkward looks. Based on a International Harvester chassis, I’d imagine parts are hard to come by these… more»
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Hot Rod Hauler? 1955 Chevrolet 3100
If you don’t mind some body work and rust repair, this may be the project for you. This 1955 Chevrolet 3100 is for sale here on Hemmings in Great Falls, Montana with an asking price of $6,000. While there is… more»
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Built for the Trades: 1981 Jeep J20
I recently watched the classic 90s film Twister, wherein Helen Hunt’s awesome Jeep J20 gets sucked into a tornado and then dropped into the pavement below. It always struck me as a shameful waste of a classic Jeep pickup,… more»
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Big Block Power: 1965 Ford F100 Custom Cab
When the fourth generation Ford F100 was introduced, it brought with it new looks, unibody construction, improved drivability and new engine options. This particular example was optioned with the 352 V8 and a manual transmission. It needs some work… more»
