Trucks

Best Looking Pickup? 1947 Hudson Big Boy

Hudson is said to have built around 30,000 commercial vehicles, including pickups, in its entire run of 48 years of making vehicles. That isn’t a lot, considering that was around one month of production for Chevrolet’s commercial vehicles during… more»

Arizona Squarebody: 1994 Ford Bronco XL

The Ford Bronco may be enjoying a rebirth of sorts with the latest generation model popping up in suburban strip malls and high school parking lots everywhere, but it’s the last gasp of the fifth-generation model that holds the… more»

Kansas Estate Find: 1948 Willys Jeep 4×4 Pickup

Willys-Overland sure made some desirable vehicles, my favorite of which would be their line of 4×4 pickups. They’re primitive by today’s standards, but I didn’t even have to say that, and that’s what is a big attraction for me…. more»

28k Original Miles: 1979 Ford F-150 4×4 Pickup

Sitting in this shed is a classic hiding a secret. The 1979 F-150 Pickup looks tired but is a solid vehicle requiring restoration or preservation. It has served its owners well as a farm truck, and the lack of… more»

Clear-Coated Patina: 1960 Ford F-100 4×4 292 V8

If you want patina, this is patina! And it isn’t going anywhere, at least for a while, as it’s been clear-coated to preserve it as much as possible. There isn’t any big rust to speak of, as in rust… more»

1 of 10 Made? 1999 Ford Explorer Saleen XP6

Here’s a find we didn’t expect to see on eBay: a Saleen XP6 Explorer, a rare, tuned-up version of Ford’s long-running SUV, but in exceptionally rare 6-cylinder form. Supposedly, Saleen received a batch of Explorers to convert into the… more»

Drive it Home: 1949 Ford F1 Pickup

UPDATE 02/26/2024: Considering all the possibilities can be wise when contemplating a classic purchase. It might mean missing out on the first vehicle that comes along, but it could also open the possibility of a better deal. Such is… more»

390-Equipped: 1971 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4

Deciding which path to pursue with a project build is sometimes challenging, especially when an owner has no “lived” experience with the vehicle. There’s nothing like spending time behind the wheel to assess a vehicle’s needs, and that opportunity… more»

No Reserve: 1947 International Harvester KB-1 Pickup

We see plenty of classic Pickup projects crossing our desks at Barn Finds, with most emerging Ford or General Motors factories. This 1947 International Harvester KB-1 has hibernated since 2012, but it is a solid vehicle that could be… more»

Custom Business Coupe, Or…? 1978 Ford LTD

We’ve seen many custom pickups here on Barn Finds over the years, but this one is more of a custom business coupe, I think? It’s really cool whatever it is. You can find this unique 1978 Ford LTD Custom… more»

No Reserve Tow Rig: 1989 Chevrolet Suburban

Is there anything more classic than a vintage Suburban? Not in the world of SUVs, there isn’t, as this was the model that paved the way for the legions of three-row behemoths we see on the road every day…. more»

Rare Pickup Conversion: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Project

While they’re certainly not a common sighting, more than one coachbuilder thought it would be a good idea to turn Cadillacs into pickup trucks for drivers desiring plenty of luxury up front with a decent hauling capacity in the… more»

Vintage Pop-Top: 1971 Ford Bronco

When real estate agents want to make their property stand out from other listings, they can use a popular tactic called “staging” to help potential buyers feel more at home. The same approach can work for vintage vehicles, as… more»

Low Mileage Turbodiesel: 1994 Ford F-350 XLT Crew Cab

A few years ago, if you were a farmer in the midwest and someone told you that your daily driver pickup would be a collector’s item, they’d likely laugh at you. These trucks were simple workhorses, and not seen… more»

Turbo Diesel Two-Door: 1990 Nissan Patrol GR

The JDM vehicle market has been hot for a while, but like all good things, it seems to have become almost expected that we see a regular parade of forbidden fruit from overseas come marching through our ports. To… more»

Restomod Truck Project: 1964 Ford F-100

Ford introduced its F-Series of trucks after World War II and has dominated the pickup market ever since. The fourth generation arrived in 1961 and would add to the trucks’ popularity. The seller has owned this 1964 edition of… more»

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