American LaFrance began building fire apparatus in the 1830s and continued until their demise in 2014. This truck listed on eBay in Yakama, Washington appears to be a Type 75, produced from 1915 to 1927 and one of the most popular models… more»
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Cleanest Example? 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief
Given the time period in which I grew up, I face the frequent reality that my life has been spent in the back of various blasé SUV’s- Lexus, Toyota, Honda, etc. However, my parents’ generation spent their time in… more»
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Big 10: 1978 Chevrolet C-10 Survivor
Where I grew up, vehicles don’t typically rust. Imagine my surprise when I moved to the Midwest and discovered all of the “typical” rust areas for various vehicles! I was totally unaware of how common it was to see… more»
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Country Package Survivor: 1993 Jeep Cherokee
This clean Jeep Cherokee Country is listed by the same dealer that I believe Scotty’s super clean Subaru RX was sold by years ago. They have a tendency to get low-mileage survivors of interesting vehicles made in the last… more»
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Rolled Thunder! 1962 Ford Galaxie Tri-Power
Upon first impression, younger readers may see this Ford as a gussied-up family coupe from the early ’60s. However, by 1962 (and before the 1964 Thunderbolt), the Galaxie was Ford’s big stick in the world of drag-racing. This 1962… more»
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Just Kidding: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Thanks to reader Patrick S for finding this amusing listing here on eBay. Things in Redlands, California seem to have taken an amusing turn. Seldom do we see the state of oxidation described by comparing it to flatulence resulting from popcorn. It doesn’t run, does not have the original engine and transmission but… more»
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Government Retiree: 1978 Dodge D Series Step Side
Retired from Government duty, this 1978 Dodge pickup is a charming looker that is ready to drive. In original condition featuring a 318 V8 and a 4 on the floor, this truck seems like a great classic work horse… more»
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1924 Packard Single Eight – Stored since 1962!
Many 1920s Packards render enthusiasts stunned and mute as effectively as a Star Trek Phaser, either with their stately elegance or (in this case) their sense of history. Two-door sedans appear rarely; indeed the seller claims this one alone… more»
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19,000 Miles! 1973 Chevrolet Nova
Most of us dream about finding an old vehicle that’s as close to showroom perfect original condition as it can be. This 1973 Chevrolet Nova is one of those cars. This time machine is listed on eBay with a… more»
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No Name Dropping Needed: 1941 Packard Clipper
The seller stopped loving this Packard today…okay, that’s my one and only tortured George Jones reference for this post; this 1941 Packard Clipper, we are told, once belonged to the country legend, but the fact is tossed off and,… more»
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Stripped for Paint: 1961 Facel Vega HK500
Facels are among the most imposting coupes to come out of the 1960s, and struck a balance between brute and ballerina. I use this description because of the svelte design in places, with the thin pillars and airy greenhouse,… more»
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4WD Limited: 1985 AMC Eagle Wagon
It takes quite a bit to out-Subaru Subaru, but AMC’s Eagle division did that in the early-1980s. This 1985 Eagle wagon is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $3,000 and there is no reserve!… more»
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Red Ram: 1989 Dodge W150 4×4
To this day, it isn’t uncommon to see an older fellow with a brand new truck absolutely decked out with all kinds of functional fun stuff. This has been a trend for as long as trucks have been a… more»
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$100 Oddball: 1971 Krager Motorhome
According to Hemmings, just a couple dozen of these unusual Krager motorhomes were ever built, which is a potential blessing considering the awkward looks. Based on a International Harvester chassis, I’d imagine parts are hard to come by these… more»
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Rusty Gold: 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire Turbo!
Jetfire! There aren’t many car names cooler or more space age than that. This 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire is an almost all original survivor and it’s listed on eBay with a buy-it-now price of $6,000 or you can make… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1955 Dodge M55 Power Wagon
Are you prepared for the zombie apocalypse? I can’t imagine many better vehicles to be in if there were a real problem than this 1955 Dodge M55 Power Wagon. And if any zombies try to climb on the back, just use… more»
