Muscle cars are not the only downright American vehicles, even pick-up trucks. When they were introduced back in the twenties, pick up trucks had only one job on this world; to haul heavy stuff from one point to the other. One thing is for sure, though; those trucks were built to last—especially those that came in the fifties. Not despising the modern trucks, but pick-ups like the F-150 are unbeatable when it comes to power, stability, and durability.

Everyone would want to own one of them, especially if you love classics. But can you really find one? Not that fast, these are collector trucks, and they are expensive. However, if you take a closer look, you can find one that fits your needs at a surprisingly low price. Read on for a collection of ten rare trucks that are remarkably cheap.

10 Chevrolet Advance Design

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If you are looking for a classic pick-up truck that can do everything a dodge Ram can do, and even more, these postwar Chevy Advance Design Series is your best choice. Don’t look for fancy designs.

These are oddly styled trucks, but they are rock solid in power and performance. The seat is a hard vinyl bench that is hardly adjustable, and there is no air conditioning. Under the hood is a 235cid overhead-valve inline-six engine. It is a truck, so it rides like a truck.

9 Chevrolet K-10 Shortbed

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The popularity of the Chevy K-10 Shortbed has grown over the years. Not only because of its usability on almost every purpose but also because it is quite easy to restore. Most buyers of this pickup truck have either restomodded or simply modified it to suit their needs.

From a recent body-off restoration, the Chevy K-10 Shortbed looks practically new, with a very capable 350ci engine that produces modern power. It is a rare truck, but with a dedicated search, you can get one at only $15,000.

8 Dodge Ram Rod Hall Signature

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During the time of building this Ram Rod Hall Signature, there were a lot of regulations; thus, less than 50 units were built. So, you know it is rare. The four-wheel-drive truck was made with a dedicated high-performance suspension system designed to make it a tough vehicle for off-road driving.

Dodge achieved more than their initial intentions because it ended up being one of the best and comfortable pick-ups for highway driving.

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7 Ford F-1

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Before the Ford F-150 almost replaced them, the F-1 trucks were the best-selling vehicles by the company starting from 1948. They were built in hundreds of thousands, but many of their buyers misused them and put them away.

However, some of them – the ones that were well-kept are still out there. And they are gems. Designed with a charming styling, the F-1 trucks put Ford way ahead of their competition in the American truck market from 1948, before being replaced by the modern half-ton F-100s.

The F-1 was built with an old flathead engine, which was replaced with a 239-cid overhead V8 powertrain in 1953. While the F-1 is a real gem, with a $12,000 budget or below, you can get a well-maintained one.

6 Subaru Sambar Pickup 4WD

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The Subaru Sambar Pickup 4WD is a rare truck that was recently imported from Japan – 2017 to be precise. It could be the perfect definition of the smallest pickup truck in the world, but that’s only in body size.

The car is powered by a 544cc water-cooled engine coupled with a four-forward-speed manual transmission. If there are trucks that need minimal maintenance, the Sambar 4WD is one of them. The only you will need to do is change its fluids and breaks. Its engine is placed in front to keep the truck in balance when the bed is empty. It is rare, but you can own one at only $7,000.

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5 Dodge Jean Machine

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The limited-edition Dodge Jean Machine is one of the unique trucks on this list. Not only did it have jean-matching seats’ color, but its exterior was also designed to look like a pair of jeans. The truck was released at a time when jeans were gaining popularity in America, and Dodge thought it was an excellent time to make some profits out of the craze.

Besides the attractive blue and orange stitch-like painting on the exterior, the Dodge Jean Pickup had nothing more to offer, except that it was designed for the work. There are not many of them left. But if you are lucky to find one, you will only part with $8,000 to make it yours.

4 Chevrolet Cameo

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By 1955, Chevrolet had already realized that the public wanted a more versatile machine, something that could adapt. A truck that could serve all purposes. And so, they created the Cameo – a classy deluxe cab that had a narrower bed compared to the other vehicles in the Chevrolet task force truck line.

The 1955 models were all white with red assents, the same way the Chevrolet Corvette was sold. The Cameo received a lot of love, and it became a hit seller in the American truck market. By the end of 1956, Chevrolet had already increased the color options from one to eight.

The Cameo truck was offered in a standard Chevrolet’s rugged Blue Flame Six-Cylinder engine, with the 265-cid sold as optional. Good cameos are gems in the modern market, but you can be lucky to get one at only $12,000.

3 Ford F-100 Custom Cab

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Among the pickup trucks in this list, the Ford F-100 Custom Cab could be the only one that put the driver’s comfort into consideration. It was the perfect combination of comfort and utility.

This truck is one of the rarest vehicles you can find today with the vintage power and modern amenities. It was designed to make money-making even more efficient. The good news is that you can get one classic F-100 Custom Cab at less than $15,000.

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2 GMC NAPCO

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NAPCO trucks are some of the most expensive and the hardest to find vehicles today. But we just had to mention them because a detailed search will avail one for you at only $15,000. During the early fifties, not many auto manufacturing companies had the ability to build four-wheel-drive light trucks.

Even General Motors had to seek outside help to convert their light trucks into four-wheel drives. GMC turned to NAPCO for assistance. Between 1947 and 1955, GMC truck dealers installed the Northwestern Auto Parts Company package that transformed the trucks into four-wheel drives. No welding was needed, only a good mechanic and the job was done in two hours maximum – and you had your four-wheel-drive GMC NAPCO

1 Chevrolet C10 Rollin’ Rebel

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From the image above, you might be tricked to think it is some art from the old age, but it is not, it’s a pickup truck from the 1980s. The Rollin’ Rebel came at a time when the square bodied vehicles were becoming rather popular, hence the square-shaped body of this vintage all-road machine.

It was based on Chevrolet’s C10 chassis, but the C10 Rollin’ Rebel was the work of a third-party manufacturer who customized the traditional C10. It is a perfect work machine that, irrespective of its scarcity, you can own it at only $5,000.

Sources: The Drive, Gear Patrol, Barn Finds, HowStuffWorks, Motor Biscuit

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