Trucks

Mini-Pickup: 1983 Dodge Rampage

Dodge got into the car-based subcompact pickup market in 1982 with the Rampage, based on the front-wheel-drive Omni 024. These were also known as “coupe utility” trucks and competed with the likes of the Subaru Brat and VW Rabbit… more»

Muscle Truck: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396

The SS 396 became a series within the popular mid-size Chevy Chevelle in 1966. That would also apply to the El Camino pickup which was considered part of the Chevelle family. We assume the seller’s 1967 El Camino is… more»

Clean 1970 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser

The history of off-road vehicles begins and ends with the Jeep. Of course, this isn’t true, it actually starts right at the beginning with the Benz Patent Motorwagen, which undoubtedly had decent off-road capabilities, as well as some incredibly… more»

Split Window Driver: 1967 Volkswagen Bus

I just watched a video where a 21-window Volkswagen Samba was removed from the woods in pieces, a result of having been left exposed to New Hampshire winters for many decades. The point in watching was that these old… more»

Rugged Survivor: 1981 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler

This Jeep is said to have been barely used over the past 39 years. It still sits on tires that were installed in 1985 leading the seller to believe that the Jeep only has 16,346 original miles. The Scrambler… more»

Grandpa’s Workhorse: 1952 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup

What is it with me and trucks. So many examples still wear the evidence of years of work, punctuated by the styling signatures of long ago. Is it possible to be glamorous and practical at the same time? I… more»

BF Auction: 1984 Dodge Rampage

When a vehicle achieves a five-figure sales total during a three-year production run, it is fair to classify it as relatively rare. That is the story of the Dodge Rampage, and this 1984 edition is from the final year…. more»

One Family Owned: 1979 Ford F250 Ranger

Most trucks are used like any other household tool with little thought given to their eventual heirloom qualities. But some owners do treat the heavy-duty hauler like a member of the family, and this single-family owned 1979 Ford F250… more»

7.5L + 5-Speed Combo: 1995 Ford F350 XLT

One of the hottest segments of the modern day collector vehicle hobby are early to mid-90s Ford trucks, ideally equipped with heavy-duty options like diesel engines and dually rear axles. Known for their impressive reliability and low overall cost… more»

No Reserve Squarebody: 1985 Dodge Ramcharger

Squarebodies of almost every stripe are sought after these days, whether it’s a Ramcharger or a Bronco. They’ve become a bit evergreen at this point, with values staying consistent and always edging a bit higher in overall sales results…. more»

No Reserve Wonderful! 1931 Ford Model A Pickup

When you have a website that focuses on older cars, it would be pretty hard to not cover a few Ford Model As. And why not, there were 4.8 M produced in just four years (’28-’31). We have certainly… more»

Montana Barn Find: 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

We see our share of classic Pickups at Barn Finds, and their ongoing popularity makes the trend understandable. Genuine survivors make ideal project candidates, regardless of an owner’s vision for the vehicle. This 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup was recently… more»

Project Truck: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express

If an old muscle truck is what you seek, you could do far worse than a classic Dodge Lil’ Red Express pickup. To me, this was one of the coolest marketing exercises ever attempted by a major manufacturer, with… more»

Last Year: 1975 International Travelette 200

It’s always a gamble to list anything as the first, biggest, smallest, oldest, etc. That being said, many sources list the International Travelette as the first factory crew cab pickup. Can you think of an earlier example than the… more»

SS Clone: 1991 Chevrolet C/K Pickup

Clones, in general, are tricky beasts in the car world. When it comes to cloning a vehicle that is typically out of reach price-wise for most enthusiasts, it’s possible to justify building your own version of it. But when… more»

Low Mileage LJ: 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

One of the more interesting wrinkles in the modern enthusiast car landscape is when a modern vehicle becomes a collector’s item – but quietly. When the LJ-chassis Jeep Wrangler was introduced, it barely caused much of a flutter amongst… more»

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