As time marches on, we see fewer and fewer original prewar vehicles. Nearly all of the ones in good condition have been restored once or twice by now. In the infrequent event that a truly original vehicle in presentable… more»
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305 cid V6! 1964 GMC 4×4 Pickup
After decades of service as a South Dakota farm truck, this nearly all-original 1964 GMC 4×4 pickup comes to market in running mechanical condition. The faded red original paint, never-repaired dents, and tall skinny tires complete the authentic work… more»
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Pinchero Pickup: 1975 Ford Pinto
Ford joined the growing U.S. subcompact market in 1971 with the Pinto. They found a lot of sales success over the 10 years the Pinto was sold, but also some bad PR due to its design when impacted from… more»
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396 Big-Block V8: 1968 Chevrolet C20
Here’s an “Action Line” (’67-’72) Chevrolet pickup truck that was built with some action under its hood. It’s a non-runner for now but this ’68 edition may still have some potential residing in its old bones. It’s also a… more»
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Ultimate Tow Rig: 1990 Ford F350 Lariat Dually
In the late eighties and early nineties, if you wanted a truck with pulling power you went to your local Ford dealer for a 7.3 diesel F250 or F350. Reliable and relatively economical, these trucks had a reputation that… more»
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Cool Custom: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 4X4
Up for grabs here is sort of an unusual pairing, but it’s a pretty cool offering and overall the builder seems to have hit the mark. This is what happens when you combine the chassis from a Chevrolet K15… more»
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Immaculate Square Body: 1977 Chevrolet C/K 4WD
For the younger readers among us, this is another reminder that we older folks had a much more awesome childhood than you did. This time, we will rub your noses in the fact that we had absolutely awesome TV… more»
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Still in the Barn: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevy El Camino was launched in 1959 in response to Ford’s Ranchero, a wagon-based pickup that was more car than it was truck. Its initial run only lasted two years, but the “gentlemen’s pickup” returned in 1964 as… more»
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Giant Yard Sale: Take Your Pick Collection
It’s always interesting when a seller lists a batch of cars together in one ad. From numbers matching, and super clean classics to complete project cars and everything in between. And apparently with not much in common. This gaggle… more»
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Fastest American Car In ’78: 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
In 1978, if you wanted to buy the fastest new vehicle on the market, what would it have been? Whatever your guess, you’d likely be wrong because it wasn’t an automobile, but a truck – the Dodge Lil’ Red… more»
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Heavy Hauler: 1956 Chevrolet 6400
Heavy-duty trucks like this 1956 Chevrolet 6400 have been used on farms for generations. As long as you aren’t in a hurry, they will haul just about anything you can stack on the enormous flatbed. Until recently, these trucks… more»
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Plenty Of Patina: 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4X4
We’ve featured several Chevrolet Blazers here on Barn Finds recently, some in nicely-preserved condition and others in varying states of neediness, but this one is a sort of a middle-of-the-road example. Or at least that was my first impression,… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Ford F-100 Custom Long Bed
It may seem a contradiction, but it is possible that a vehicle designed to function as a workhorse can possess style and class. This is perfectly demonstrated by this 1969 Ford F-100 Custom Long Bed. Its mechanical configuration means… more»
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Former Farm Truck: 1955 Chevrolet 3100
The Advance-Design Series of trucks was Chevrolet’s first after the conclusion of World War II. Introduced in mid-1947, the platform would soldier on until early 1955 when it was replaced by the Task Force Series. This ’55 Chevy is… more»
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Factory Hot Rod Truck: 1991 GMC Syclone
In the early 1990s, General Motors dabbled in the performance pickup truck market like Chrysler had done with the Dodge Lil Red Express in the 1970s. A one-year-only model, the 1991 GMC Syclone’s speed capabilities were on par with… more»
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Only 47K Miles! 1981 Toyota 4X4
Former Vice President Thomas Marshall (1913-1921) famously quipped, “What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar“. Today, I’d add to that with, “more reasonably sized pickup trucks“. We are being overrun by the likes of Brobdingnagian Silverados,… more»
