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1961 Impala 4X4: Great in Snow!

I’m not trying to become the Barn Finds oddball specialist, really I’m not. But after writing about the “Lincoln Mud Truck” last week, I just thought it the only right thing to do to profile this 1961 Impala-turned-4X4. We… more»

Diesel Midas Edition: 1980 International Scout II

Elkhart, Indiana was for years the mecca of RV manufacturers and other conversion companies. Midas Van Conversion Company out of Elkhart was contracted by International-Harvestor to build this diesel-powered 1980 International Scout II Traveler Midas Edition along with just… more»

Montana Barn Find: 1967 Jeep Gladiator J-3000

Rising to the top of my personal desirability chart, this 1967 Jeep Gladiator J-3000 4×4 Townside pickup would be my top choice for a vintage pickup if I were in the market for one. The seller refers to this… more»

40K-Mile 1984 Chevrolet S-10 Durango 4×4

This 1984 Chevrolet S-10 Durango 4×4 pickup has only traveled 40,000 miles over the last thirty-eight years which is pretty amazing. I drive that much every year and that low mileage appears to have really preserved this golden nugget…. more»

45K-Mile 1978 Jeep J-10 4×4 3-Speed

In 1971, Jeep changed the name of their pickups from Gladiator to either the 1/2-ton J-10 or 3/4-ton J-20. There were several special editions but this example isn’t one of them and that’s not a bad thing. The seller… more»

Diesel Powered: 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 75 Series

The Toyota Land Cruiser dates back to the early ’50s when the four-wheel-drive was introduced as their version of a Jeep-type vehicle, and it holds the company’s title as its longest-running model.  After a successful 25-year run, the 70… more»

Rare 4×4: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback 4-Speed

With just over six thousand of them having been produced over a two-year period, AMC’s unusual Eagle Kammback is the rarest of their Eagle 4×4 models. Yes, they were based on the former Gremlin body, your eyes aren’t deceiving… more»

Diesel Dually: 1993 Dodge Ram W250 4×4

Dodge partnered with at least two different engine manufacturers for pickup buyers who wanted diesel engines in their trucks beginning in the late-1970s: Mitsubishi and Cummins. We don’t hear much about the Mitsubishi-powered trucks anymore but Cummins and Dodge… more»

Barn Find: 1966 International Scout 800 Sportop

As one of the most interesting models of the Scout series, this Sportop example looks like a great project and the seller calls it an actual barn find. This is a 1966 International Scout 800 Sportop, they have it… more»

Incredible Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4×4

At the time they were made, this 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne 4×4 was reportedly the smallest SUV that they offered. It’s hard to grasp that today with so many tiny SUVs swarming around on the roads. The seller… more»

20K-Mile One-Owner 1991 Ford F-150 XLT 4×4

Incredible survivor doesn’t begin to describe the condition of this beautiful 20,400-mile, one-owner 1991 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat 4×4 pickup, but it’s a good start. My newer vehicles barely look this nice and to see one this old in… more»

Solid Original: 1974 International Scout II

International Harvester began producing its off-road Scout vehicles in 1961, and while the original intent was chiefly as a competitor for the Jeep, many now view it as a forerunner to the more modern SUV.  The Scout II was… more»

1964 International Scout 80 Barn Find

Yesterday I had the privilege of taking a ’72 Scout out on a test drive. It was a memorable experience and I was even tempted to buy that rusty old rig. It was a beater but was so full… more»

Loaded Rust-Free 1989 Nissan Hardbody SE 4×4

The Nissan D21, known as the Hardbody here in the US, was quite an upgrade from the previous Nissan pickups which were more pragmatic work trucks. This 1989 Nissan Hardbody SE Kingcab 4×4 5-speed pickup is loaded and rust-free… more»

Weathered Driver! 1971 GMC Jimmy K5

General Motors’ entry into the short-wheelbase multi-purpose vehicle market aimed to draw buyers away from vehicles like the Scout, Jeep, and Bronco. One year after Chevy’s Blazer hit the market in 1969, GMC, “the truck people,” brought the Jimmy…. more»

Rare 1981 Toyota SR5 Winnebago Trekker 4×4

A Toyota Winnebago what who? This 1981 Toyota SR5 Winnebago Trekker, more commonly known as a Toyota Trekker, may look like just a regular Toyota pickup with a color-matched topper or “cap” on the back. You’d be partially right… more»

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