The owner of this 1980 Jeep J-10 Sportside was told that it’s a Honcho edition, which would have had big, bold graphics and fancy paint, among other features. It looks great the way it is to me, even though… more»
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Parked Five Years: 1967 Jeep M726 4×4
Commonly known as a Five-Quarter, given that the payload of these big Jeeps is 1-1/4 tons, they are rugged machines and they played a big part in the Vietnam War. They came after Dodge’s M37 trucks, which ended up… more»
Tow Dinghy: 1989 Suzuki Samurai JL 4X4
As I ponder the ways I’d most enjoy leisurely traveling around the Country, one of those RV-type motor homes the size of a small bus with dual wheels on the back just might be my vehicle of choice for… more»
Barn Find: 1974 Jeep J10 Pioneer 4×4
What a great-looking truck, it sure seems like with a weekend of cleaning and polishing, it would look pretty amazing. This 1974 Jeep J10 Pioneer 4×4 pickup belongs to an 80-year-old gentleman and the seller – I’m not sure… more»
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»
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»
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»
















