Trucks

Project Truck: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express

If an old muscle truck is what you seek, you could do far worse than a classic Dodge Lil’ Red Express pickup. To me, this was one of the coolest marketing exercises ever attempted by a major manufacturer, with… more»

Last Year: 1975 International Travelette 200

It’s always a gamble to list anything as the first, biggest, smallest, oldest, etc. That being said, many sources list the International Travelette as the first factory crew cab pickup. Can you think of an earlier example than the… more»

SS Clone: 1991 Chevrolet C/K Pickup

Clones, in general, are tricky beasts in the car world. When it comes to cloning a vehicle that is typically out of reach price-wise for most enthusiasts, it’s possible to justify building your own version of it. But when… more»

Low Mileage LJ: 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

One of the more interesting wrinkles in the modern enthusiast car landscape is when a modern vehicle becomes a collector’s item – but quietly. When the LJ-chassis Jeep Wrangler was introduced, it barely caused much of a flutter amongst… more»

One Owner: 1973 Chevrolet Blazer K5 4×4 Cheyenne

Where are we in the Blazer-mania cycle? Are prices moderating or it is still just nuts out there? Well, the highwater mark was this ’71 restomod that brought a cool $440k at Mecum in January of 2022. There’s this dealer,… more»

Former EMT Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet Suburban

This 1991 Chevrolet Suburban is a former EMT services vehicle for Washington State, and has been dressed up to look like a fire marshal’s vehicle for the Daytona 500. However, look past the window dressing and you have a… more»

Spotless Survivor: 1976 Ford F-100 4×4 Ranger

Classics with a long-term known ownership history will always prove attractive to potential buyers. That is the story behind this 1976 Ford F-100 Ranger 4×4. The seller confirms its previous owner was its custodian for forty years, and it… more»

Solid Shortbox: 1966 Chevrolet C10 Stepside

Chevrolet’s C/K Series of trucks debuted in 1960 and would run in some fashion through 2002. Its main competitors would be the Ford F-Series and Dodge D-Series. This 1966 edition is said to be able to run for short… more»

Early Production Number: 1991 GMC Syclone

In some situations, every version of a limited production vehicle can be deemed collectible. A GMC Syclone or Typhoon is a great example of this, as the limited production numbers and impressive out-of-the-box performance made them sought-after almost immediately,… more»

Luxury Off-Roader: 1989 Laforza

Do any of you have a list of vehicles that are just an awful idea as potential projects, but you still want to own anyway? I do, and right near the top of said list is a Laforza SUV…. more»

Barn Find Camper Special: 1978 GMC 2500

Sticking an old car or truck in the barn is a rite of passage for a vehicle, going from a contributing member of society to a forgotten relic of the past. While we love barn finds here, there’s no… more»

No Reserve Short Bed: 1969 Chevrolet C-10

Old, unmolested, and unmodified pickups, such as this 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Stepside short bed, keep turning up – man, they are popular! Unlike a lot of muscle cars from that era, these trucks often show in their original form… more»

Super Clean 1993 Toyota Pickup 4×4

This 1993 Toyota pickup is the sort of truck you wouldn’t have given a second look at a few years ago, but these days, it’s a legitimate collector’s item. Of course, it has the right looks, since it’s a… more»

No Reserve BF Auction: 1971 Ford Ranchero

This 429 V8-equipped Ford Ranchero project has clearly lived an interesting life. The seller purchased it five years ago, and it was a daily driver at the time. They drove it for a while and then decided to sell… more»

Bone Stock: 1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

There was a time when terms like SVT, AMG, and Mazdaspeed used to mean something: brutally fast vehicles with as many suspension upgrades as performance enhancements. It seems like more and more ordinary vehicles are getting badges plastered on… more»

BF Auction: 1968 Chevrolet C20 Pickup

Some classic Pickups are trailer queens, while others earn their keep as their creators intended. This 1968 Chevrolet C20 lands squarely in the second category, but its best days certainly aren’t behind it. This solid old workhorse would serve… more»