The compact pickup truck market heated up in the 1970s. Chevrolet responded by importing an Isuzu pickup they dubbed the LUV (Light Utility Vehicle). Ford followed suit and imported the Courier, which was based on the Mazda B-Series. It… more»
Trucks
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Fine 4.9: 1981 Ford F-100 Flareside 3-Speed
UPDATE – This truck looks great to me. I love the squared-off rear fenders on this Ford Styleside to match the “Bullnose” F-series from this era. We saw this truck back in August when the seller was asking $10,000…. more»
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1965 Dodge D200 V8 4-Speed Survivor
Sometimes a vehicle hits you (me), either because of what it is, or because of how well it’s presented. We have to use what’s given to us in often really bad online vehicle listings. That isn’t the case with… more»
Fire Sale! 1958 Willys Howe Commando Fire Truck
Small towns and remote or budget-minded facilities that needed mobile firefighting capabilities in the late ’50s may have considered this 1958 Willys Howe Commando Fire Truck, which could be equipped for a variety of firefighting configurations. This specimen in… more»
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BF Auction: 1953 Dodge M37
This 1953 Dodge M37 is about as honest as they come. Built as a ¾-ton military truck, the M37 wasn’t designed for comfort, style, or convenience—it was built to work, take abuse, and keep going. This one still looks… more»
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BF Auction: 1990 Ford F-150 Lariat 4×4
If you’ve been looking for a Bricknose Ford that hasn’t been hacked up, lifted to the sky, or “improved”, this 1990 Ford F-150 Lariat 4×4 might be worth a closer look. According to the seller, the previous owner was… more»
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Mild Build 350 V8: 1989 Chevrolet C1500
I’m not sure if I’ve ever heard a pickup owner describe their truck as “superlative,” but that’s what Chevy calls their full-sized pickup lineup for 1989 in this brochure. This 1989 Chevrolet C1500 pickup can be found here on… more»
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One-Owner 1990 Dodge Ram W250 4×4 Diesel
Single-cab pickups really stand out to me, I rarely see them anymore except for contractors and other commercial use. It’s rare to see one being used by someone as just a pickup, something to drive around, commute with, haul… more»
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Marti Report 1 Of 13: 1979 Ford Ranchero 500
Most of us have heard of Marti Reports in regard to Ford vehicles, but some of us may not know the story behind this company, including its founder, Kevin Marti. It’s interesting, and this rust-free 1979 Ford Ranchero 500… more»
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67k Mile Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet LUV Mikado Sport
Of all the segments I’d like to see return to the marketplace in droves, a great selection of small, inexpensive, basic pickups from a variety of manufacturers would undoubtedly be near the top of my list. So many new… more»
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What’s Old is New Again: 1971 Divco 300D
Ever since the ravages of COVID, people have actively worked to find ways to withdraw from society. From DoorDash to delivery by drone, it seems that human interaction is on the wane. Not so long ago, home delivery of… more»
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What Was Its Role? 1978 Mack MB 611
One of the saddest aspects of our hobby is that limited production vehicles, sports cars, and other such vehicles are vastly overrepresented, while the pedestrian vehicles that keep us going as a society often get used up and discarded… more»
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No Smog Required: 1974 Dodge W200 Tilting Flatbed
Blame the Eagles, but I see the makings of a country rock song any time I see a flatbed truck from the 1970s, and the image of this 1974 Dodge W200 (it’s advertised as a D200) in the face… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1955 Chevrolet Big Window Pickup Project
One of the challenges with any project build is knowing where to start. That isn’t an issue with this 1955 Chevrolet Big Window Pickup, because the current owner has invested considerable time and money, giving the buyer an excellent… more»
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Well-Kept Classic Pickup: 1981 Toyota Hilux
Compact Toyota pickups from the early 1980s have quietly become some of the most sought-after trucks on the market, and this 1981 Toyota Hilux Regular Cab Short Bed listed here on craigslist in Dupont, Colorado, shows why. Simple, durable,… more»
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1981 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Stepside W/ 350 V8
A bit of a restomod, this 1981 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Stepside with a topper, or cap/shell on the back, has been repainted in a different green color than its original blue, and the engine and transmission have been rebuilt…. more»
