Back in the days before Expeditions and (shudder) Excursions, what was a Ford loyalist in the market for a Suburban equivalent to do? The fiscally prudent answer would be to suck it up and buy the dang Suburban already,… more»
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M*A*S*H Anyone? 1953 Dodge Ambulance
I was glad to hear the sounds of the Altman/Mandel M*A*S*H TV show theme going through my head as soon as I saw the pictures of this 1953 Dodge ambulance as I’ve had “White Christmas” stuck there for two… more»
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30K Original Miles: 1986 Toyota Truck
The trouble with workhorses is that they end up being abused past the point of reasonable return. Toyotas, for example, equipped with the venerable 22R motor, tend to have every ounce of life squeezed out of them before being… more»
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Cape Cod Camper: 1969 Ford F-100
Classic trucks have been steadily gaining in popularity for a long time. If you follow the hobby, you have seen over-the-top restorations sell for six figures and even less desirable models piquing the interest of collectors. Entry level hobbyists… more»
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4×4 Camper: 1976 Chevrolet K-20
Believe it or not, winter is my favorite time to camp! Things are nice and clean and cold… So, if you have the right gear, it can actually be a lot of fun. I’m not as young as I… more»
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Lost in Suburbia: 1976 Datsun 620 King Cab
This is the kind of truck that, were it in my neighborhood, I would absolutely walk over to my neighbor’s and offer him $300 to remove from his property. Can’t tell you why, other than the suburban surroundings just… more»
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Old Lady Owned: 45K Mile 1991 Chevy Blazer
Much like the low-mileage Acura Legend we posted last week, there’s something about preserved cars and trucks from the not-too-distant past that make easy arguments for daily driving a survivor like this 1991 Chevy Blazer. These used to be… more»
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Little Chugger: 1982 Mazda B2200 Diesel
When 75 hp is just too much for you, check out this 58 hp 1982 Mazda B2200 Diesel. This little oil-burner is in Damascus, Maryland, just northeast of the nation’s capital. It looks like a pretty nice one –… more»
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$3,500 Truck-Truck: 1968 Ford F-100
Sometimes a person just wants a truck-truck. Not a new four-door, four-wheel-drive, four-latte-holding, never-driven-anywhere-but-the-freeway posh commuting truck, but a truck-truck. One that you can throw stuff in the back of and not worry about scratching the box. This 1968… more»
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Sweet Stripes: 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
Nothing sets off an ’80s Toyota truck quite like the right graphics, and this ’86 Land Cruiser goes from beige to boing! with its root beer-gradient appliqués. What’s more, it’s said that it “runs and drives great just like… more»
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Last Registered in ’88! 1959 Land Rover Series II Station Wagon
Without a doubt, the instant I get behind the wheel of this 1959 Land Rover SIIA 109 Station Wagon, I’m going to re-enact the glory days of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. More about that in a minute, but… more»
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$9,000? 1966 Ford Bronco U14 Half Cab
Only $9,000 for this seemingly-perfect 1966 Ford Bronco U14 Half Cab?! That, my friends, seems like it’s almost too good to be true with the values of these first-generation Broncos going through the roof over the last few years. This… more»
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Plow Horse: 1957 Jeep FC-150
Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who wouldn’t love to have a 1957 Jeep FC-150. Ok. Good. Hey, wait, I see one person with their hand up, what planet are you from?! This toy-looking tough… more»
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Last Year For The B: 1953 Dodge B-Series Pickup
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and just about each and every one of us can find something that we appreciate about an automobile. There are many aspects to consider and appreciate, but one thing I really… more»
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One-Family ‘Yota: 1982 Toyota Pickup SR5
If Toyota’s reputation for reliable vehicles wasn’t already cemented by the Land Cruiser, then the Toyota Pickups of the 1980s certainly set the bar for reliability. Small as they were, these were some of the mightiest trucks ever produced… more»
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To Build Or Not To Build: 1954 Ford F-100
To build, or not to build, that is the question: Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to buffer, sand and bondo, spending an outrageous fortune. Or to drive this ’54 with all its troubles. And for them to never… more»
