For many years, GMC has offered badge-engineered versions of Chevrolet pickups. In 1973, the “square body” versions of the trucks were launched and would remain in production into the 1990s. In 1975, the GMC Sierra was the equivalent of… more»
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Original 360: 1971 Ford F250 Camper Special
Slide-On Campers offer the best of both worlds. When fitted to the right vehicle, they allow owners to venture deep into the wilderness, accessing locations that would typically be beyond the reach of vehicles like the Winnebago. However, they… more»
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Carport Find: Cheap 1984 Ford Ranger
Until 1983, Ford relied on imports from Japan to compete in the compact truck market in the U.S. That changed with the American-built Ranger in 1983, a small transport that would be produced through 2012. The seller has a… more»
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Aerodynamic COE: 1992 International 9700
This 1992 International 9700 series cab-over caught my eye for a few reasons, but the most significant of which is that you simply don’t see this era of truck anymore. True, the cabover design has more or less disappeared… more»
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BF Auction: 2001 Dodge Ram 1500
We’ve seen some pretty incredible transformations here on Barn Finds, but this 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT is one of the more impressive ones we’ve seen in a while. It looks great in the photo above, but take a… more»
BF Classified: 1952 International L-120 Flatbed
Said to originally be from South Carolina, this 1952 International L-120 Flatbed has no rust-through, just some normal surface rust, according to the seller. It has a few scars here and there, but for a truck to be 73… more»
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Baby Bruiser: 1980 Chevrolet LUV 4×4
When the captive import pickups started showing up to do battle with the Toyota Hilux, it was a glorious time to be shopping for a light-duty rig. You had numerous options for a compact pickup that was hardly limited… more»
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Acapulco Edition: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
Oftentimes, you’ll hear me griping about the fact that lawyers and bean counters have sucked the creativity out of the automotive industry. Designers don’t take chances and product managers are afraid to upset the CFO. Hence, we have a… more»
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Creampuff! 1985 Chevy Silverado Shortbed
Years ago, I wrote a series of posts for Barn Finds on “honest” pickup trucks. You know, the ones that look nice but not perfect, probably have some “patina”, and aren’t priced ridiculously. The seller of this 1985 Chevrolet… more»
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El Camino Cousin: 1976 GMC Sprint
During the 1971-77 model years, the GMC Sprint was a badge-engineered version of the Chevrolet El Camino. Both were wagon-based pickups sometimes called “Utes” or utility coupes. They didn’t sell in large numbers compared to their Chevy counterparts, so… more»
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Mexican Carry-All: 1976 Ford B100
Now this is something we don’t see every day: a Mexican market Ford B100, basically a 3-door Bronco that the U.S. never got. However, this truck is a touch rarer owing to its deletion of the unusual third door… more»
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Four-Door BRAT? 2003 Subaru Baja
This 2003 Subaru Baja is much newer than we typically show here, but it’s a unique vehicle that a lot of us non-contractors (who don’t need a full-sized pickup) could use for light-duty weekend hauling chores and drive it… more»
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Hot Rod Prospect? 1937 Dodge Pickup
Hailing from Alvin, Texas, is this 1937 Dodge pickup, listed here on facebook Marketplace, priced at $4800 firm, to be paid in person only. It’s a project with an engine swap already completed, and there is no title. Dodge’s… more»
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Corvair-Powered Pickup: 1963 Volkswagen Single Cab
A few years ago, an unrestored Volkswagen Type 2 of any variety would trigger a possible feeding frenzy among air-cooled VW enthusiasts. These days, the response seems far more muted. Personally, I’ve always thought the Type 2 pickup would… more»
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Motorhome Project: 1975 Toyota Chinook
Campers are an acquired taste for many of us. Either you want to live your life on the road or visit the occasional campsite, or you don’t. If your weekend drive is reserved for a high-powered machine that can… more»
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1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A With Trencher
Another in the two-for-one series, this 1946 (?) Jeep CJ-2A 4×4 by Willys-Overland may be Shawnee Red (orange), or it may have changed color at some point, but the big thing is the trencher attached to the back. And,… more»
