Trucks

Bullet Proof? 1981 GMC Armored Van

This armored van is one of those vehicles that poses the question, “What would you do with it if you bought it”? The seller tells us this armored truck was built by International Harvester in 1981 and research indicates… more»

One Family Owned: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is going to be a fixture on the enthusiast landscape for some time to come. While values have teetered out a bit over the last few months, I doubt we’re going to see any drastic… more»

Nicest One Left? 1979 Plymouth Arrow Sport

I just about jumped out of my skin when I saw this 1979 Plymouth Arrow Sport pickup, it looks almost exactly like my 1980 Dodge D-50 Sport, a tiny truck that I wrote about here on Barn Finds seven… more»

Update: Five-Window 1965 Ford Econoline Pickup

UPDATE – This original 1965 Ford Econoline pickup is for sale again about seven months after it was featured here on Barn Finds. The seller has it listed again here on eBay in Stanfield, North Carolina, and the current… more»

Big Block Powered: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS

Judging by the positive prose of both myself and the other writers here at Barn Finds along with the enthusiastic comments of our beloved readers, Chevrolet El Caminos are among the most popular types of vehicles featured in these… more»

1979 Dodge W150 Adventurer SE Power Wagon

Looking almost like new in Citron Green and White paint and wearing new wheels and tires, this 1979 Dodge W150 Adventurer SE pickup is a California truck with no rust holes, just the usual surface rust underneath. Dodge offered… more»

BF Auction: 1958 Ford F350

There is something very attractive about purchasing a project candidate with a fascinating history. It typically adds little to its value, but it represents an excellent conversation starter wherever the new owner takes their classic. Such is the case… more»

59K Miles: 1992 Jeep Comanche 5-Speed

Ahhhh, a small pickup! I like pickups of all sizes, but there’s something refreshing about small trucks for me. I’ve mentioned that too many times in the past, sorry. They’re starting to reappear but take some heat for being… more»

Two Owners, 454 Engine, and 62K Miles: 1986 GMC Suburban

“There is no substitute for cubic inches” was a phrase that my grandfather often repeated when it came to trucks in general and tow vehicles in particular.  He was correct for the time.  In the seventies and early eighties,… more»

One-Owner Pickup: 1988 Ford F-150

Classic Pickups typically enjoy a sense of presence courtesy of their physical size. However, the impact is heightened when someone orders their new purchase in a shade like the Black found on this 1988 Ford F-150. It is a… more»

Original Farm Find: 1985 Chevrolet El Camino SS

I am happy to count myself among a small, but vocal contingent of people who feel that General Motors should put the El Camino back in production.  We hear all this incessant whining about how the average American doesn’t… more»

Restored Mechanicals: 1971 Ford F-250

We rarely see a vehicle with a fully restored and powder-coated frame here at BarnFinds. This 1971 Ford F-250 presents an interesting mix of finished and unfinished work that may tempt buyers who likes what’s done. We’ll show the… more»

Champagne Series: 1965 International Harvester Scout 80

The Scout 80 arrived in 1961 with a workhorse engine and bare-bones amenities, as a competitor to the Jeep. Its elementary approach to the market did not restrain sales, as IH rapidly doubled and tripled its production estimates to… more»

Drop-Top Pickup: 1989 Dodge Dakota

The Dodge Dakota was a mid-size pickup truck built and sold by Chrysler from 1987 to 2011. It was larger than its contemporaries the Ford Ranger and the Chevy S-10. Between 1989 and 1991, a convertible version of the… more»

BF Auction: 1985 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed

Selecting an appropriate project candidate is often challenging, and it is easy for buyers to feel overwhelmed by the seemingly endless choices. Two of the most significant concerns revolve around cost. The first is the initial purchase price, and… more»

Original Paint: 1967 Ford F-100 352 V8 4-Speed

The Rangoon Red paint on the hood is pretty faded, not that it matters in 2024 when missing paint is a badge of honor or courage, or both. There are nicks and scratches and a few dings and some… more»

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