Trucks

Rare Ranchero: 1972 Ford XA Ranchero

Okay, here’s one for our readers from Down Under. This looks like a regular 1972 Ford Falcon XA Ute, a vehicle built in significant numbers. However, many of these classics were beaten into submission by their owners, while others… more»

390 Stroker: 1973 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Pickup

Tightening emission regulations saw engine power outputs falling as the 1970s progressed. However, commercial vehicles like this 1973 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT generally didn’t suffer as much as high-performance passenger cars. Having said that, who doesn’t need more ponies… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special

Camper Trucks became more mainstream (no pun intended) in the mid-1950’s and were good options for the outdoorsman type, especially fishermen, who could pull a boat and camp off-road in their slide-in camper without roughing it. They’re still being… more»

Original 460: 1986 Ford F-240 XLT 4×4 Highboy

This 1986 Ford F-250 XLT 4×4 is a dry-climate survivor. That will be a significant consideration for any potential buyer seeking a rust-free Pickup to park in their garage. It offers a few luxury touches to make life on… more»

BF Auction: 1952 International Harverster L-122

It is undeniable that Pickups played a significant role in building the country’s prosperity in the post-war years. The list of tasks they undertook is extensive, and they deserve respect and recognition. Survivor-grade vehicles are particularly attractive in the… more»

How Many Vintage Vehicles Can You Identify?

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure is a maxim that we can all understand.  However, if you are tasked with marketing vintage vehicles that just happen to be sitting in what suspiciously looks like an old junkyard, can… more»

No Reserve Long Bed: 1976 Datsun 620 Pickup

If you’ve been in the market for a basic pickup from a time period before trucks got so complicated and expensive, this 1976 Datsun 620 just might check a lot of the right boxes.  It’s also a long bed,… more»

74k Original Miles: 1990 GMC Sierra Pickup

There is a belief among some people that older Pickups will look battered and bruised due to the lives many of these classics live. Undoubtedly, there is a percentage that works hard to justify their existence, with dings, dents,… more»

BF Auction: 1930 Ford Model A Pickup

Finding the full history of even just a 10-year-old car isn’t always possible, so having the detailed history of a 93-year-old vehicle is downright astonishing. This 1930 Ford Model A Pickup comes with its history written out all the… more»

19k Original Miles: 1967 Ford F-250 4×4 Highboy

One of the attractions of owning a former emergency service vehicle is that they are invariably maintained to the highest standard. This approach is a matter of necessity because service personnel must be confident that the vehicle will roar… more»

Time Capsule 4×4: 1996 Lexus LX450

When you see a vehicle you own appear for sale at a strong asking price – but it’s been listed for more than a few days – how does it make you feel? Personally, I think this clean 1996… more»

Korean War Veteran: 1953 Dodge M37

During World War II, the successful WC Series served Dodge and the U.S. military well. It would be replaced by the ¾-ton 4X4 M37 in 1951, just in time to help with the new war effort in Korea (you’re… more»

Classified Find: 1925 Ford Model T Huckster

The Ford Model T proved two things to the motoring world. The first was that it was possible to produce a single platform with a bewildering array of body options that could potentially fulfill every need. The other is… more»

Running Project: 1971 Ford Ranchero 500

Ford created a “coupe utility” out of its 1957 2-door station wagon and named it Ranchero. It would garner enough attention for Chevrolet to duplicate the effort in 1959 with their El Camino. It parodied full-size and compact Fords… more»

BF Exclusive: 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Pickup

Classic Pickups offer their owners a vast array of choices when it comes to the question of project builds. Some respond perfectly to a faithful restoration, while others make an ideal base for a rat rod approach. The owner… more»

Stepside Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet C-10

The seller of this awesome 1976 Chevrolet C-10 freely admits that the original decals, courtesy of the factory Sport stripe package, were a big reason for buying the truck. I wholeheartedly endorse this approach, as silly as it seems,… more»

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