Picture of vehicle on trailer? Check. Pictures of vehicle in old building? Check. Piles of parts and debris on and in vehicle? Check. At least one broken window? Check. Short, nebulous description on craigslist? Check — and so… more»
Jeep
Mar 5, 2018 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
Ready For The Beach? 1992 Jeep Wrangler Renegade
What happens when you take an off road-capable Jeep and send it to an outfit called “American Specialty Cars” for upgrades? Well in 1992 when body kits were all the rage, ASC replaced the stock fender flares with a… more»
Mar 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Godzilla Tough: 1985 Mitsubishi Diesel Jeep
Like Coca Cola, Corvettes, and Oreo cookies, Jeeps are a uniquely American product. Born just before we entered World War II, the legendary all terrain vehicle emerged from the fires of war to become a plaything for Americans obsessed… more»
Feb 22, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Geological Jeep: 1961 Mighty Mite M422A1
Military vehicles almost always generate some sort of innovation or technical marvel that finds its way into production vehicles. The AMC Mighty Mite seen here was full of them, from an aluminum body to a full synchromesh gearbox. However,… more»
Feb 19, 2018 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Special Delivery: 1976 Jeep DJ-5E Electruck
As an incurable fan of oddball and/or unusual vehicles, I’m embarrassed that I haven’t heard of the 1976 Jeep DJ-5E Electruck. I know, right? This cool right-hand drive Jeep is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of… more»
Feb 18, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Not Your Brother’s Jeep: 1959 FC170 4×4
Vintage Jeeps have always been popular with automotive enthusiasts. Most of the time they are of the CJ or Civilian Jeep variety. However, in the past few years oddball models have become more accepted. When I first saw this… more»
Feb 9, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Restore or Winter Vehicle? 1979 Jeep J10 Honcho
If you’re lucky enough to live where road salt isn’t slathered out on the roads in the winter – I’m jealous. I’m assuming that several million other drivers of rusty vehicles are jealous, too. Hey, speaking of that, check… more»
Jan 31, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Ever Seen One? 1968 Jeepster Commando Pickup
Perhaps the Jeepster we featured recently was a little rich for you at $52,000? (it was for me) This unusually configured 1968 pickup Jeepster Commando (have you ever seen one?) is for sale here on eBay and comes with a… more»
Jan 27, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Is It The Best? 1967 Jeepster Survivor
We always appreciate survivor submissions like this one from Barn Finds reader Dean. This 1967 Jeepster has just over 6,000 miles on it and it’s pretty easy to believe that is the actual mileage one you look over the… more»
Jan 26, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Roof Repair Forces Sale: Jeep Comanche Pair
This pair of Jeep Comanche Eliminator pickups could be a smoking deal for someone looking to restore one back to OEM-perfect condition. The seller has a running/driving 2WD example and a 4WD parts truck, which he intended to use… more»
Jan 25, 2018 • Uncategorized • 33 Comments
Cleanest Example? 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief
Given the time period in which I grew up, I face the frequent reality that my life has been spent in the back of various blasé SUV’s- Lexus, Toyota, Honda, etc. However, my parents’ generation spent their time in… more»
Jan 24, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Country Package Survivor: 1993 Jeep Cherokee
This clean Jeep Cherokee Country is listed by the same dealer that I believe Scotty’s super clean Subaru RX was sold by years ago. They have a tendency to get low-mileage survivors of interesting vehicles made in the last… more»
Jan 22, 2018 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
7,900 Mile Barn Find: 1973 Jeep CJ-5
With almost a 30-year production run the CJ-5 is one of the most iconic vehicles to come down the pike. Sometimes they don’t even come down the pike or drive on the turnpike or on any public roads, such… more»
Jan 20, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Built for the Trades: 1981 Jeep J20
I recently watched the classic 90s film Twister, wherein Helen Hunt’s awesome Jeep J20 gets sucked into a tornado and then dropped into the pavement below. It always struck me as a shameful waste of a classic Jeep pickup,… more»
Jan 12, 2018 • Uncategorized • 7 Comments
31 Vintage Southern California Cars and Trucks
Santa Barbara, California has suffered heart-breaking devastation from fires and mud slides. After nearly losing these vehicles to fire, the seller has listed them for sale here on Santa Barbara craigslist. Thanks to Mountainwoodie who suggested we cover this… more»
Dec 22, 2017 • For Sale • 3 Comments
1973 Jeep Custom Cab–Unusual Driver
With a pretty unusual bed and color scheme, as well as a relatively low 98,000 miles, I’m pretty sure someone will be interested in making this truck their own. It’s listed for sale here on eBay with a buy it now… more»
