“A factory automatic transmission in a 1954 GMC pickup? You’ve lost your mind, SG!” You’re right about both of those things, but the first one is easy to verify without the need for a straitjacket. This 1954 GMC 150… more»
Trucks
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Utility Coupe Project: 1983 Dodge Rampage GT
The Dodge Rampage was a FWD subcompact version of the Chevrolet El Camino, based on the Omni 024 sport coupe. Produced from 1982 to 1984, it had 90% of the Chevy’s towing capacity, so it was rated as a… more»
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1994 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Z71 4×4
Was 1994 really 32 years ago already? This 1994 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Z71 Extended Cab 4×4 pickup looks like it’s two years old, not 32 years old. I love seeing how some owners take care of their vehicles like… more»
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Unique Engine Swap: 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
If I had a dollar for every classic I’ve seen upgraded from a six-cylinder motor to a V8, I could probably afford to bid on this 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. What makes this classic unusual is that the seller… more»
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National Traveler Conversion: 1985 Dodge Ram Van B250
Lately, I’ve been giving more thought to the possibility of one day owning a Sprinter-type van with four-wheel drive and an upfitted interior. It’s a bit of a pipe dream at the moment, but after a recent trip to… more»
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Factory Equipment Still Intact: 1955 Ford F100 Pickup
The appearance of this truck in the Barn Finds assignments list was slightly coincidental. Just a day before it showed up (thank you, Rocco B, for the tip!), I had a plumber out to the farm. He was 30-ish… more»
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Tough Truck: 1964 Dodge Power Wagon W300 4×4 Stepside Dually
If you are looking for a serious statement in the truck realm, this Power Wagon will resonate. It’s a one-ton, it’s a dually, it’s a 4×4 – and it’s orange. Listed here on eBay for $24,500 with the option… more»
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1 of 294: 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire Project
The Ranchero Squire was the upscale version of Ford’s “Ute” (utility coupe). It came with faux woodgrain paneling, a concept that was also applied to the full-size LTD wagon in 1970. Based on the Torino, the Ranchero was redesigned… more»
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1986 Toyota One-Ton Extended Cab Dually
Here’s something we haven’t seen too often at Barn Finds: a one-ton 1986 Toyota pickup with dual rear wheels and a custom cab extension. I’m guessing it was originally made to pull a trailer, but we don’t know for… more»
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Rare Tribute: 1991 Dodge Dakota Li’l Red Express
The Dakota was a mid-size pickup built by Dodge from 1987 to 2011 across three generations. From 1990-92, Dodge dealers offered a Dakota Li’l Red Express tribute, detailed by a contractor to resemble the D-Series Li’l Red Express trucks… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1988 Mitsubishi Van LS
The recent Labor Day holiday reminds us that any long weekend is a great opportunity to take a road trip. It’s a long-standing tradition to pile into a vehicle that’s just comfortable enough to make it a few hours… more»
Still In The Barn: 1938 International Panel Van
Sitting in this California barn is a pretty interesting find, and there’s no doubt it’s a real barn find! The seller drove it into the barn 20 years ago, and it’s been there ever since. As a matter of… more»
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1976 Chevrolet El Camino Barn Find
The El Camino was Chevrolet’s version of a “Ute” (utility coupe) and often competed with Ford’s Ranchero. After a three-year absence, the El Camino returned on the new Chevelle mid-size platform (1964) and held that position through 1987. This… more»
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Exotic SUV Project: 1989 Laforza
While we occasionally poke fun at the likes of the Chrysler TC by Maserati and Cadillac Allante for their over-zealous assembly procedures, the Laforza SUV was another example of putting luxury ahead of logic. Conceived when a military-grade SUV… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1991 Ford Ranger XLT
The seller of this nice-looking 1991 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab pickup says that this beauty is a one-owner truck, and sadly, the husband passed away in 1996. Since then, for three decades now, the widow has sporadically driven it…. more»
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Sport Truck: 1994 Ford F150 Lightning
The Ford F-150 has been America’s best-selling pickup truck for ages. From 1993 to 1995, they offered a Lightning Edition from the SVT boys (Special Vehicle Team), not to be confused with the more recent electric version. This one… more»
