“There is no substitute for cubic inches” was a phrase that my grandfather often repeated when it came to trucks in general and tow vehicles in particular. He was correct for the time. In the seventies and early eighties,… more»
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Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Drive a Choo-Choo: 1986 Chevrolet El Camino
In a world where it seems everyone is in a tizzy about the amount of fuel burned, it is painful to see that a two-door, car-based pickup is absent from the American automotive market. It seems like it would… more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Highly-Original Beige Beauty: 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
“Remember, they are only original once.” That’s how the seller of this impressive Jeep ends his sales pitch. Sure, it’s a cliche, but to car nerds like me who love original, unmolested survivors, it’s a comment that won’t make me… more»
Dec 16, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 1,987: Limited-Edition America II 1986 Cadillac Eldorado
“America II is to yachting what Cadillac is to automobiles – an American standard for the world.” That’s how Cadillac positioned its special limited-edition Eldorado that was a byproduct of Cadillac becoming the first corporate sponsor of the… more»
Sep 20, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1986 GMC Sierra 1500 Short Bed C10
This no reserve auction here on eBay is for a 1986 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup. The 1/2 ton truck is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina and looks like a solid example of a 2WD Square Body. The truck is… more»
Aug 14, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Collectible Yet? 1986 Ford F150 Pickup
Barn Finds is one of the few classic and collectible vehicle websites that features everything from sub $1,000 junkyard rejects to the occasional six-figure rarity. This diversity makes for a lot of interesting write-ups, but it also raises the… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Nascar-Inspired 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupe 2+2
GM had a racing problem in the 1980’s: The sleeker, more aerodynamic Ford Thunderbird was beating the squared-off, not-so-aerodynamic boxy styling of GM’s Grand Prix and Monte Carlo on the Nascar racing circuit. Solution: The Aeroocoupe. A limited-edition attempt… more»
May 4, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Short Bed: 1986 Chevrolet C10
. Clean square body pickups are hard to come by. They were popular when new and even more valuable now. This short wheel base 1/2 ton C10 is a stunning example of the great lines and utility of a… more»
Mar 20, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Homologation Special: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
Life in NASCAR is very much an action-reaction kind of existence. To achieve what the bigwigs in Daytona call parity, rules are bent, massaged, and sometimes overlooked to make sure the show is a good one. Take for example… more»
Jan 6, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
454 CID V8: 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
Located in the San Francisco Bay area is this 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup. The seller states that the truck was purchased to do a short bed conversion and only has 52,000 miles. While the ad title says it is… more»
May 7, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Intercooled Fun: 1986 Buick Regal T-Type
Buick has built some beautiful cars over its history and there have been a select few with outstanding performance. One that will forever stand out in the minds of 50 year olds is the 1986 and 1987 Buick Grand… more»
Dec 26, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Documented Low Mile: 1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Ikey Heyman found another great ride. This one is in Plano, Texas which is a northern suburb of Dallas. Fortunately, this car is not a “Plain O” car but a 50k mile two owner 1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am…. more»
