Ford’s use of the Courier nameplate dates to the 1950s. Beginning in 1972, it was applied to a compact pickup truck which was a badge-engineered version of the Japanese Mazda B series of small transports. The two companies had… more»
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Muscle Truck! 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454
Muscle cars were all the rage in the late 1960s, but the muscle truck hadn’t quite been developed. Based on the Chevelle platform, the El Camino was Chevrolet’s “gentleman’s pickup” – and they began offering a Super Sport version… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1997 Ford F250 HD SuperCab
Finding an affordable vehicle that can double as a tow vehicle or an accomplished off-roader is sometimes challenging, but this 1997 Ford F250 HD SuperCab could be an ideal candidate. It is a two-owner survivor that has been meticulously… more»
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304 V8 Four-Speed: 1973 International 1210 4×4
International’s Light-Line, or D-Series, pickups were quite a change from the previous rounded, 1950s-looking trucks, and this new design gave International stylists and engineers a chance to redo them to appeal to modern buyers. Cab air-conditioning was now integrated… more»
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Retired Fire Truck: 1948 Dodge Power Wagon
The Power Wagon was the civilian adaptation of a similar vehicle built by Chrysler for use during World War II (and later the Korean War). Introduced in 1945, it was the first vehicle of its kind for public consumption… more»
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Rare Black Bowtie: 1936 Chevrolet 1 ½ ton Gillig Bus
One of the fun parts of writing for Barn Finds is the occasional “now for something completely different” vehicle that comes up for sale. This one got my attention because in my so-called retirement, I’ve been driving a school… more»
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4X4 Conversion Project: 1963 Ford Ranchero
In the first half of the 1960s, Ford’s station wagon-based pickup, the Ranchero, was based on the new compact Falcon. It was a simple, two-wheel-drive vehicle that offered plenty of hauling potential – as long as it didn’t exceed… more»
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No Reserve 4X4: 1989 Jeep Comanche
I’ll admit it, I have a thing for Jeep XJ’s – they’re one of my all-time favorites. I owned a ’91 edition for many years and it continues to be one of the best cars that I ever owned…. more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1954 Dodge Truck
Several years ago, I read a great book by John Jerome: It was simply titled Truck. Written in the 1970s, it followed the author’s struggles with rebuilding a not-that-old-at-the-time 1950 Dodge that he was going to use for, well, truck… more»
Make An Offer: 1994 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Dually
UPDATE – The seller needs this truck gone, so they taking offers! Please take a look and make them an offer. Finding a vehicle that can haul a substantial load but still has enough interior space to accommodate six… more»
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Has Waited 40 Years: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
Ford got a step ahead of Chevrolet in 1959 by introducing the Ranchero, a pickup based on a station wagon platform rather than a truck. Chevy caught up in 1959 by introducing the El Camino when they redesigned their… more»
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Field Find: Diamond T, Federal, International!
If you’re ready to buy a vintage truck, don’t miss this field in New Underwood, South Dakota. It’s the equivalent of a shopping mall for 40’s and 50’s commercial tractors with the occasional pickup thrown in. This Federal (maybe… more»
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No Reserve Diesel: 1997 Ford F250 Super Cab 4×4
Versatility is sometimes a key consideration when an enthusiast commences the search for a classic to park in their driveway. If towing or off-roading are the aim, this 1997 Ford F250 Super Cab deserves a close look. Its 4×4… more»
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Upgraded V8: 1977 Ford F250 Highboy 4×4
Most owners will agree that when they delve into the wilds in their 4×4, a mountain of torque is always welcome as they negotiate harsh terrain. This 1977 Ford F250 Highboy didn’t lack that trait when it left the… more»
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350 V8 4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet introduced the El Camino in 1959 in response to Ford’s Ranchero which came out two years earlier. The transport took a hiatus after 1960 but returned in 1964 based on the new Chevelle platform. As a “gentleman’s pickup,”… more»
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Luxury 4×4: 1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer
Looking, dare I say, elegant in Raven Black over gold, this 1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer 4×4 pickup would look even better in our driveway than it does in the dozens of photos the seller has provided. This was… more»
