Dealer-installed equipment is nothing new, although it is typically confined to comfort or cosmetic enhancements. This 1979 Datsun 620 Pickup breaks the rules, featuring a four-wheel drive system fitted by the dealer. The vehicle should be a competent off-roader,… more»
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Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rust-Free 52K-Mile 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon 4WD
“American Motors, the world leader in 4-wheel drive technology, introduces another breakthrough. The American Eagle now has Select Drive . . . a spectacular new piece of engineering that lets you switch back and forth between full-time 4-wheel drive… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Project 4×4: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback
“So much practicality, so much affordability . . . all wrapped up in a smart appearing four-wheel drive package. Whether the new Eagle Kammback is your only automobile or a second family automobile, it’s a truly sporty subcompact.” So… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
No Rust? 1978 Subaru Brat DL 4×4
“Our 4 wheel drive Brat is even more fun than any other car on the road today. Or off the road for that matter. Just the flick of a lever inside the car will shift the Brat, even while… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
No Reserve: 1978 Ford F-250 4×4 Pickup
Some classics raise as many questions as they answer, and this 1978 Ford F250 4×4 Pickup is no exception. It presents exceptionally well, supporting the seller’s claim that it turns heads wherever it goes. It would take little money… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Unmodified 2002 Subaru WRX Turbo Wagon
“A casual glance will not reveal the soul of the WRX. It was not designed by some stylist to elicit a response that says look at me, I’m a supercar. It was designed by engineers to win in the… more»
Feb 27, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Kansas Estate Find: 1948 Willys Jeep 4×4 Pickup
Willys-Overland sure made some desirable vehicles, my favorite of which would be their line of 4×4 pickups. They’re primitive by today’s standards, but I didn’t even have to say that, and that’s what is a big attraction for me…. more»
Feb 27, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Clear-Coated Patina: 1960 Ford F-100 4×4 292 V8
If you want patina, this is patina! And it isn’t going anywhere, at least for a while, as it’s been clear-coated to preserve it as much as possible. There isn’t any big rust to speak of, as in rust… more»
Feb 26, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
390-Equipped: 1971 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4
Deciding which path to pursue with a project build is sometimes challenging, especially when an owner has no “lived” experience with the vehicle. There’s nothing like spending time behind the wheel to assess a vehicle’s needs, and that opportunity… more»
Feb 24, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
V6 3-Speed: 54K-Mile 1967 Jeepster Commando
The seller refers to this 1967 Jeepster Commando as being “highly original” and says that it only has 54,000 miles, which averages to 947 miles a year. No wonder it looks so nice. We’ve seen many Jeepster Commandos here… more»
Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rust-Free 4×4: 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Never mind what’s hidden in that garage, we’re here to check out this nice 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT! Second-generation Chargers are a dime-a-dozen, but second-generation Ford Broncos are much better and more useful. Who’s with me?! One hand,… more»
Feb 11, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Sitting 24 Years: 1983 Audi Quattro Turbo
In 1983, I was running a mail-order business – which instantly dates me now that I think about it – and was barely 20 years old. No way in my wildest dreams could I have imagined owning a car… more»
Feb 10, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Southwest 4×4: 1988 Dodge Ramcharger LE
A lot of us think of the desert Southwest region of the United States as a great place to find hidden gems that haven’t been subjected to the ravages of snow and salty roads. While that can often be… more»
Jan 30, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Weathered 4×4: 1972 Chevrolet K10
Once common as blades of grass, the Second Generation Chevy C / K Series pickups remain popular as classics. This 1972 Chevrolet K10 Fleetside 4×4 shows weathering mostly on its horizontal surfaces, normal after years of outdoor storage. The… more»
Jan 30, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
V8 And 4-Speed: 1972 International 1110 4×4
Looking heavy-duty for a pickup known as a company’s “Light Line” model, this 1972 International 1110 4×4 pickup is one rugged truck. The seller has it listed here on Facebook Marketplace in impossibly beautiful Newport Beach, California where I… more»
Jan 25, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Incredible Interior! 1979 International Scout II
Not only is this 1979 International Scout II wearing its original paint – albeit faded and in need of some bodywork underneath parts of it – this 4×4 has one of the amazing and flashiest original and almost-perfect interiors… more»
