Pickup trucks and SUVs have always granted drivers a sort of unique feeling that, when combined with their practicality, makes them feel unique in the automotive world.
Trucks and SUVs came into existence a long time ago: the very first pick-up, for example, was born alongside the regular Ford Model T. Later, the first SUVs would conque the market due to their great ability to provide comfort, all-wheel drive, and lots of room of storage. There have been several enthusiasts who restored those classic vehicles to perfection, and now their value has skyrocketed to the stars.
8 1978 Ford F250 4Wd Pickup - $57,200
The look of this Ford F250 is totally amazing, and it's impossible not to go unseen when driving this truck. Although the long bed is a clear reminder of the purpose for which this vehicle was created, this truck presents cool features we can't stop staring at.
Chrome profiles frame the ivory inlay on the body, as they end with the truck lights. Chrome bumpers are so nice that you'd definitely be careful when parking it in the mall parking lot. The interior is also stylish, like the perfectly restored beige leather and the wooden inlays on the dashboard.
7 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350 Ci - $60,500
Father of all modern SUVs, and constantly struggling to prevail against its major competitor, the Ford Bronco, the Blazer is a synonym of freedom and utility. This two-tone unit has been restored to perfection and that classic and surf-style combination of light blue and white is another excuse to dream about a vacation to a sunny and windy place.
The restoration, which at first glance appears almost 100% stock exterior-wise, actually presents some cool 18-inch custom-built rims, which perfectly embrace the style of the SUV. The interior has been equipped with beige leather power seats. For a smoother driving experience, the Blazer is charged by a Fuel injected Vortec 350 CI engine.
6 1936 Ford Model 51 Wrecker - $70,000
This red beauty looks like it's fresh from the factory. Having served years of duty as a tow truck before its retirement, this 1936 Ford Model 51 truck was purchased from its second owner, who had kept it stored in his barn since 1948.
Fortunately for lovers of these pioneering workhorses, this American pickup truck was then made the subject of a museum-quality restoration that was completed in 2009. Every component has been rebuilt to look and function as new, including the specialized rear body and fully operative towing rig originally built by the Fischer Crane Company of Bolingbrook, Illinois.
5 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 6.2L - $71,500
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer came into existence in 1962, and it is famous all over the world for its typical American style; large dimensions, luxury equipment, and classic wood sides. It appeared seven years before the Range Rover, and it can be considered the "mother" of luxury SUVs.
The Wagoneer has undergone a frame-off restoration that makes it shine like it's brand new. Also, this one has been fitted with a serious LS3 6.2L crate engine with EROD package, mated to a 4L65E automatic transmission that gives it extra power for more demanding performance.
4 1957 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup Automatic - $75,900
This classic Chevy pickup is absolutely outstanding. The quality of the restoration and the astonishing clean condition of the truck is enticed by the sparkling bright chrome parts and wheels.
We can't stop looking at the chrome-framed ivory inlay that features on the sides of the bed, which hints at the high-end Bel Air of that time. It's true that a truck is meant to work, but the Cameo aimed to be different, offering that a work vehicle could also get a job done when it needed to, but also provided a comfortable, accommodating, and stylish ride.
3 1976 Ford Bronco 302 Ci -$90,000 - $100,000
The Bronco's style is something that modern SUVs struggle to match. This is why there are still plenty of guys who preserve them and give them a second chance. This Bronco is well-built, and we can't stop admiring its clean design.
Underneath the hood is the model’s biggest standard powerplant, the 302 CI Ford engine. Here it has upgrades like an Edelbrock Performer intake, JBA ceramic headers, MSD ignition, and an aftermarket Ron Davis aluminum radiator. Atomic Orange Metallic paint, ivory white fenders and top, and chrome wheels make this Bronco a real jewel.
2 1970 International Scout Ls1, Automatic - $118,250
In direct competition with the super popular Ford Bronco, the International Harvester Scout was a cool alternative to the more blazoned Ford SUV. It t underwent a comprehensive and professionally executed rotisserie restoration.
MSD ignition coils light up the LS1 engine's power, and Sanderson ceramic-coated steel-tube headers join forces with a Flowmaster stainless-steel dual exhaust system for maximum flow and sweet V-8 sound. Great for off-road adventures.
1 1957 Dodge D100 Sweptside Pickup 315 Ci - $150,000
It wasn't easy to come up with a cool and luxurious pickup truck back in the late '50s. But this Dodge really nailed it with a classic two-tone paint, chrome profiles along the sides, chrome wheels, and whitewall tires.
This truck boasts a comprehensive restoration, a 315CI V8 engine with 204 HP, and pushbutton automatic transmission. Perfectly preserved in its classic style with a renewed interior, this truck is another stunning example that makes us feel envious of those enthusiast builders who work on these almost forgotten vehicles.