Trucks

Muscle Truck: 1977 Dodge Warlock

The Warlock was one of several of the “Adult Toys” line-up of trucks offered by Dodge in the late 1970s. Since muscle car mania had mostly moved on by then, Dodge thought they would try it with pickup trucks…. more»

Rare 4-Door Conversion: 1989 Ford Bronco Centurion

Many of us are aware of the Centurion conversion that came out of the 1980s and added some clever functionality to a hybrid between a Ford F-350 and fourth-generation Bronco. However, I’m realizing now that in viewing this 1989… more»

Rare Muscle Truck: 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota

The Shelby Dakota was a one-and-done in that it was only offered by Dodge in just one model year (1989). Just 1,475 were built, with most of the magic coming under the hood from Shelby Carroll’s shop in California…. more»

Put An LS In It! 1949 Diamond T Dairy Van

We come across some pretty unusual things here on BF, or maybe I should say that barn finders like T.J. come up with some pretty unusual things. A case in point is this 1949 Diamond T truck outfitted with… more»

Dentside 4×4: 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger

While technically falling just outside the era of being an actual Highboy, this 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4 appears to have a bit of a lift on it. Round headlights went away for the 1979 model year, at least… more»

29K-Mile Upgraded 1995 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

We’ve talked about vehicle wish lists here before and mine is loaded with some unusual ones, like a Subaru 360 Young S, a Comuta-Car EV, and other oddballs. That being said, most of my list consists of trucks, usually… more»

BF Auction: 1992 Dodge Li’l Red Express Dakota

UPDATE: The seller has added additional photos to the gallery. It’s a dull day indeed if you’ve learned nothing new, and I think that I will not be alone in saying that the Dodge Dakota “Li’l Red Express” has… more»

No Reserve: 1986 Chevrolet K10 Pickup

If you were to ask me to provide an automotive picture of America, this might be it: the Squarebody. I can’t think of anybody who actively dislikes a Squarebody. Everyone knows someone who drove one. Many of you owned… more»

1982 Dodge Ram D150 Prospector Short Bed

“Rugged elegance” is how a Dodge brochure describes the 1982 Dodge Ram pickups. The seller has this 1982 Dodge Ram D150 Custom Prospector Package Short Bed pickup posted here on craigslist just northeast of beautiful Tucson, Arizona where I… more»

Two-Owner 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista

It doesn’t take much for my suggestibility to get the better of me. For example, a kid in my neighborhood drives a gray El Camino much like this one, and I’ve regularly found myself wondering if I was an… more»

Daily Driver: 1937 Plymouth PT50 Pickup

For a short period before the United States entered World War II, Plymouth offered light duty trucks. Yes, they were very similar to their Dodge counterparts, with some sheetmetal changes being the primary difference between them. Their short production… more»

SWB Stick-Shift 4×4: 1972 Chevrolet K10 Pickup

Heavy rust handicaps this otherwise desirable Chevy pickup. The 1972 Chevrolet K10 in Fountain Green, Utah offers a sporty configuration:  short wheelbase, four-wheel drive, V8 engine, and manual transmission. Extend your praise and prayers to at least seven bidders,… more»

Running Pickup Project: 1957 Dodge Sweptside

The “Forward Look” was not just reserved for automobiles – the half-ton Dodge Sweptside flaunts finned rear fenders, hooded headlamps, two-tone paint accented with chrome, and  triplet tail lamps, everything a buyer could want in the era of gaudy… more»

Heavy Hauling Survivor: 1951 Peterbilt Tractor

Peterbilt Motors Co. has been producing over-the-road (OTR) tractors since 1939, though its roots go back another 20+ years from a predecessor company (Fageol Motors). The name “Peterbilt” is said to be a hybrid of the founder’s name (Peterman)… more»

Ex Police Paddy Wagon: 1959 Chevrolet Apache

If I looked in my rearview mirror today and saw this 1959 Chevrolet Apache coming up behind me, I’d instantly be intrigued and hope we’d pull up alongside each other at a red light so I could get the… more»

Shed Find: 1967 International Scout 800

Looking to compete with Jeep, International Harvester introduced the Scout in 1960 – and some iteration of it was in production for the next 20 years. They were all built in Fort Wayne, Indiana as 2-door SUVs (before they… more»

Barn Finds