Daihatsu had a very short run in the U.S., having sold vehicles here for only six years in the late-1980s and early-1990s. They’re rare to see today, which doesn’t necessarily mean that they were bad vehicles, they just didn’t… more»
4X4
Dec 8, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
4X4 Convertible! 1975 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
The Chevrolet Blazer and its corporate cousin, the GMC Jimmy, got a redesign and a larger platform for ’73, but the completely removable top remained part of the package, at least for a couple of more years. The roofline… more»
Nov 24, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Barn Find: 1973 Jeep J-2000 4×4 Townside
The seller says that this 1973 Jeep J-2000 4×4 pickup was sitting in a barn for many years and it’s rust-free. It now runs and drives after they went through it, and although it has some issues as you… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
460 Powered 4X4! 1979 Ford F350 Ranger XLT
With beginnings dating all the way back to 1948, the Ford F-Series of trucks were already heading into their sixth generation by the time ’73 rolled around, with the 1979 model being the final year of gen 6 production. … more»
Nov 6, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1972 Dodge W200 3/4-Ton Crew Cab Utiline 4×4
Looking like a former Air Force truck, this 1972 Dodge W200 3/4-ton Crew Cab Utiline 4×4 is a body style that we don’t see a lot of here. Maybe with two fewer doors or a regular Sweptline box, but… more»
Nov 5, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Honcho Edition? 1980 Jeep J-10 Sportside
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»
Oct 27, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
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»
Oct 18, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
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»
Oct 12, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
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»
Sep 17, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
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»
Sep 14, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
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»
Aug 23, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
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»
Aug 13, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
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»
Jul 18, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
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»
Jul 6, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
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»
Jun 29, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
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»
