One of the greatest challenges when writing for Barn Finds is resisting the urge to park many of the featured vehicles in our garages. Regular readers know my preference for originality, but there is something about this 1975 Cadillac… more»
Trucks
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Incredible Estate Find: 1978 Toyota Long Bed
Located in impossibly beautiful St. George, Utah, this 1978 Toyota Long Bed Deluxe Truck (the Hilux name had gone away a couple of years earlier for North America) is one incredible pickup. It’s originally a California truck and the… more»
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31K-Mile Barn Find: 1954 Ford F-250
This 1954 Ford F-250 is said to have been with the same family since they bought it new. They say that was 69 years ago so I’m assuming the current owner has purchased it within the last year, since… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
For the 1968 model, the Chevrolet El Camino got a fresh new look, which included a slight stretch in length from the previous year. The Chevy also grew in its cool-factor potential as well, as ’68 was the first… more»
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Custom-built factory parcel delivery van: 1959 Ford P-Series!
One of the most significant aspects of the classic car world is its wide range of vehicles and the history behind them. Most everyone knows about Mustangs and Corvettes, but it is exciting to come across a new-to-you vintage… more»
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BF Auction: 1946 International K1
Custom builds allow an owner to let their imagination off the leash. The finished product can sometimes be extraordinary, which is undoubtedly true with this 1946 International K1 Pickup. Created by the owner’s father as a labor of love… more»
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Don Knotts Approved: 1971 Dodge D200 The Dude
When a lot of us think about “The Dude”, we think about the Coen Brothers’ movie, The Big Lebowski, not the special edition Dodge Sweptline pickup for model years 1970 and 1971. I saw the movie in the theater… more»
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2-for-1 Projects: Pair of 1959 Chevrolet El Caminos
In 1957, Ford introduced a car-based pickup truck called the Ranchero. It used a 2-door station wagon as its foundation. Two years later, Chevrolet got into the game with a similar product they named El Camino. The initial run… more»
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No Reserve: 1985 Ford F250 XL 4×4
Locating an affordable and seemingly straightforward project candidate can be challenging, especially if the target vehicle type is a classic Pickup. This 1985 Ford F250 XL 4×4 might be the ideal choice. Its exterior looks tired, but with no… more»
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No Reserve 4×4! 1956 International S-120 Pickup
If recent eBay ads are any indication, Montana is teeming with clean, usable farm trucks that are patiently waiting for a new owner to put them to work. This 1956 International is simply the latest to grab my attention…. more»
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Short Bed Supercab: 1974 Ford F250 Ranger XLT
Ford’s new-for-1974 Supercab offered the flexibility and security of greater in-cab cargo capacity and either two center-facing jump seats or a three-passenger bench. This 1974 Ford F250 Ranger XLT in Not-Boise, Idaho looks ready for anything on those massive… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT
It is hard not to like some classics. Take this 1970 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT as a prime example. It has been part of the family since Day One and has been garage-kept its entire life. Its paint is… more»
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1 of 13 Left: 1941 Dodge Hilo Sampan
Your first question probably is “What’s a Hilo Sampan” because it looks like a Tiki Hut on wheels. By definition, a sampan is a wooden boat with a flat bottom and often a thatched roof. By the 1930s, that… more»
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Museum Quality? 1984 Dodge Rampage
Smaller pickup trucks grew to be popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Dodge created the Rampage in 1982 to compete with the VW Rabbit Sportruck and Subaru BRAT in the subcompact space. It was a unibody pickup that was… more»
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Factory 402: 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
Classics like this 1971 Chevrolet El Camino offer an intriguing possibility for potential buyers. They are exceptionally versatile, but when fitted with a big-block V8, their lighter weight tends to give them better performance than the sedan or wagon… more»
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Rare Pathfinder Conversion: 1977 Dodge Vancharger 4×4
Among the vehicle classes I’m sad to see has disappeared from the landscape, the aftermarket 4WD conversions to vans and trucks – done with the full support of the factory – is one of the bigger losses for enthusiasts…. more»
