In the world of custom auto creations, some attempts seem to come out better than others, and in the case of this 2009 Dodge Charger made into a truck, the results are sort of middle-of-the-road in my humble opinion. … more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
I possess an unashamed soft spot for vehicles like the Chevrolet El Camino and Ford Ranchero. My daily driver is an Aussie Falcon ute, and I can vouch for how practical these vehicles are. They offer the load-carrying capacity… more»
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Barn Find Ute: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino
For much of its life, the Chevy El Camino was a utility coupe (aka “Ute”) derivative of the mid-size Chevelle. After a brief full-size run in 1959-60, the El Camino returned in 1964 and remained through the end of… more»
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Project Truck: 1994 Ford F-150 Lightning
When looking for a collector-grade vehicle to buy at a project car price, you sometimes have to stoop pretty low. I know this personally with my 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 project, which I bought for peanuts and have since… more»
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Cowboy Cadillac: 1978 Chevrolet K30 4×4
In this day and age, many of us have watched in amazement as pickup trucks have become increasingly opulent and priced at levels that make little rational sense. $70,000-$90,000 isn’t uncommon for a truck loaded up with options, and… more»
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Quick Flip? 1977 GMC Jimmy Coachman R/V
I imagine it’s an exciting moment when you buy your first motorhome and begin assembling plans dfor summer season on the open road. The world beckons and there’s seemingly endless adventure at your finger tips. But there’s also likely… more»
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No Reserve: 1976 Ford F-250 Explorer
When the words “No Reserve” appear in any classic auction, the vehicle in question will attract attention. That makes the subdued bidding action on this 1976 Ford F-250 Explorer surprising. The seller opened the auction at a modest sum… more»
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Clean Xtracab: 1986 Toyota Hilux DLX 4×4
This 1986 Toyota “Hilux” pickup boasts the desirable four-wheel-drive setup along with some modest upgrades that give the truck a more modern appearance. The classic details are still there – i.e., the decals on the doors and the bed… more»
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It’s A Highboy! 1971 Ford F-250
The interest in ’60s and ’70s trucks continues, and this time we have a 1971 Ford F-250 4X4 “highboy” for your review. This one is not exactly a Jethro Bodine monster truck, but a couple of steps could certainly… more»
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1k Miles Since Restoration: 1956 Ford F-100
Ford has dominated the truck business for the last 75 years, beginning with the Ford F-1 (later renamed F-100) which debuted in 1948. The second generation was built from 1953 to 1956, so the seller’s beauty (an older restoration)… more»
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1-of-44: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger SuperCab
Claiming rarity for any vehicle is a slippery slope. With the enormous selection of available options on many models, it only takes the right combination of seemingly insignificant features to transform a car from average to rare. A perfect… more»
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Long Wheelbase Party Van: 1975 Dodge Tradesman
We can freely admit that we totally dig in-period vans here on Barn Finds. One subset of the van-life segment we don’t often see is the long wheelbase iteration of this classic mod-crazy platform. The shorty vans, as we… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1986 Dodge Ram 2500
It’s rare that you find a truck that checks a few different boxes that most enthusiasts would deem essential: low mileage, V8 power, four-wheel-drive, and outstanding cosmetic condition. Now, the real humdinger would be if said truck was offered… more»
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1 of 995: 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota
Perhaps inspired by the Li’l Red Express pickup from a decade or so earlier, the 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota was a one-year attempt at a smaller performance truck. Besides special trim, the Shelby Dakota had a V8 engine that… more»
BF Exclusive: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
It is said that careful ownership shows, which is the case with this 1970 Chevrolet El Camino. From its dazzling paint and contrasting stripes to its tidy interior and powerful small-block, this classic has little to criticize. It may… more»
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Iron Pig Driver: 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser
This 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser has been significantly overhauled to the point that it seems pretty close to being a turnkey driver. The seller provides a lengthy description of the numerous improvements he’s made to this FJ55, which is… more»
