While we lament the outrageous pricing seen for modern pickup trucks, this isn’t exactly new territory for buyers of full-size models. However, the reason for the prices have changed. Today, you’re paying for technology and needlessly complicated hybrid powertrains…. more»
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Oct 13, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Jump In And Camp: 1971 Ford F100 Custom Short Bed
The best justification ever for buying a vehicle you don’t need, or one you can’t really afford, goes like this: You can live in your car. You can’t drive your house. This 1971 Ford F100 Custom short bed pickup… more»
Oct 13, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original Warhorse: 1972 Chevrolet K20
The first of Chevy’s C/K truck series arrived in 1960 as a complete overhaul of GM’s approach to this market. No longer planted on an automobile frame, the new truck received its own purpose-built platform. Designed for easier ingress… more»
Oct 12, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Estate Sale – Potpourri of Cars, Trucks, Parts
It’s sad when someone dies and leaves their estate to someone else to dispose of. But it must be tough when the dearly departed was a mechanic who apparently kept more than he discarded. Such is the case with… more»
Oct 10, 2024 • Auctions • 21 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Ford F250 Camper Special
Documentation is a welcome attribute when assessing the worth of any classic, and this 1969 Ford F250 Camper Special ticks that box. This recently revived Pickup features paperwork dating back to Day One, with the current owner recently spending… more»
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Patina Pickup: 1950 Chevrolet 3100
I have always found older Pickups cool because they represent an excellent base for a custom build. Such has been the fate of this 1950 Chevrolet 3100. The seller preserved its aged exterior that tells the story of the… more»
Oct 9, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Unique Project: 1946 Dodge Brothers Langendorf Bread Delivery Truck
There are plenty of obvious candidates when it comes to choosing a project vehicle. However, this 1946 Dodge Brothers Langendorf Bread Delivery Truck offers something different and unique. Restored to its former glory, it would be an eye-catching vehicle… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Royal Knight Edition: 1980 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevy El Camino arrived in 1959 to compete against Ford’s Ranchero (both were station wagon-based pickups). After a break from 1961 through 1963, the El Camino returned as a variant of the new mid-size Chevelle and was in… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne 4×4 Short Bed
It sometimes requires more than a passing glance to determine whether a barn or shed houses a classic that deserves liberating. Such is the case with this garage and the 1971 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne 4×4 Short Bed that has… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
25k Original Miles: 1999 Chevrolet K3500 4×4 Pickup
While purchasing a new 4×4 Pickup brings with it the latest creature comforts and the reassurance of a new car warranty, there are also disadvantages. They are typically significantly more expensive than secondhand alternatives, and devaluation can be horrendous…. more»
Oct 5, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
In a Barn for 40 Years: 1948 Diamond T Flatbed
While it is wonderful that so many older cars have been saved from the crusher and fixed up, the same cannot be said for heavy trucks. Those beasts that did the heavy lifting for our society as it grew… more»
Oct 3, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Family-Owned for 30 years: 1975 Ford F-150 Explorer Extended Cab!
Advertised as being owned by the same family for over 30 years, this extremely clean 1975 Ford F-150 Explorer extended cab truck is being offered for sale on Craigslist in Massachusetts. The asking price for this rig is $20,500,… more»
Oct 1, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Backyard Project? 1986 Toyota Van/Camino
Huh? That would be one legitimately elicited response to this 1986 Toyota Frakentractor. The famous bluesman Muddy Waters wrote a song many years ago called, “The Blues Had A Baby And They Named It Rock And Roll” (Hard Again,… more»
Sep 30, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Gentleman Jim Edition: 1975 GMC Sierra Classic
Special edition pickups. If I won the lottery, which is hard to do when you never buy a ticket, I’d load the world’s biggest warehouse full of every single special edition pickup ever made, all restored to like-new condition…. more»
Sep 30, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Stalled California Project: Jeep J-10 4X4
It might not be a popular opinion, but my favorite Jeeps are the oddballs: FC-150s, Willys Station Wagons, and Gladiators/J-Series Pickups. I saw one of the rustiest ’83 J-20s in the world for sale last year, and I geeked… more»
Sep 29, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare 4×4 Drop Top: 1990 Mercedes-Benz GE300
When consumers decide something that was formerly reserved for military use is suddenly fashionable, it’s amazing to see how quickly said item goes from defense industry apparatus to suburban mall crawler. The G-Class Mercedes-Benz is a perfect example of… more»
