This 1975 Pinzgauer 710K (VIN 5754034) is a rare hardtop version with a military-spec interior, and looks great in UN-spec white paint, which makes the truck look bigger than its diminutive dimensions suggest. The truck has sealed differential lockers front and rear that require minimal extra maintenance, while the air-cooled, 87 hp engine can handle speeds up to 68mph. Find this one here on eBay in Dumont, Colorado with no reserve.

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Says the seller: “Here is a very rare opportunity to acquire an original Series IIA Land Rover with just 22,457 miles since new. This special 1966 Land Rover has a unique history, it was one of four built and taken into service with the Honourable Artillery Company. They were solely used to tow field guns to the Tower of London to fire salutes on the Queens birthday and for visiting Heads of State.”

How long have you had the car? Since 2006

Describe the body condition: Body is in wonderful original condition.

Describe the mechanical condition: Runs drives as new.

Included documentation: magazine articles that confirm history of vehicle & service records

What makes this car special? Its royal duties, low mileage, and preserved condition.

Asking Price: Auction

For more info: Click Here for the seller’s eBay listing.

This 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero Junior is a RHD Japanese Domestic model never sold in the US. It’s said to be rust free with 78k kilometers from new, and looks pretty clean inside and out as well. Smaller than a Suzuki Sidekick but larger than a Kei car, these were powered by 1.1 liter SOHC fours with 4X4 underpinnings. This one’s a 5-speed manual and is said to benefit from new tires. Find it here on Craigslist in Vancouver, Canada for $3,900.

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This 1961 Chevrolet Corvair rampside pick-up has a few cosmetic flaws, but the 180 HP turbo motor from a 1966 Corsa model allows us to forgive many of them.  Air suspension is not our thing, but these trucks are rare in presentable condition, and selling off those fancy tanks would pay for plenty of other parts. Find it here on eBay in Sherwood, Oregon with no reserve.

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This 1979 Mercedes Benz 300TD was pick-up converted some time in the 80s and features a proper folding tailgate and swept b-pillars from a Chevrolet El Camino. While total blasphemy, we like it when such conversions are well finished, and the chrome and rear window on this one are very well matched. Find it here on eBay in Indianapolis, Indiana. Special thanks to BaT reader David P. for this submission!

This 1988 Toyota Land Crusier (chassis JT3FJ62G1J0096036) is said to be a completely rust-free truck that’s been garaged since new. It looks exceptionally clean inside and out, and the seller says it runs and drives as good as it looks. It retains stock rims and ride height and is said to have cold blowing A/C as well. Find it here on eBay in Tampa, Florida with no reserve.

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This 1972 GAZ is described as a “Russian Jeep,” but the front end looks even more ancient than the storied nose of the Willys CJ.  The pick-up conversion is custom but looks pretty good. Find it here on Craigslist in Vancouver, Washington for $9500.

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This 1975 Volvo C303 was purchased by the seller 2 years ago in somewhat worse condition then he had hoped, with three layers of flaking paint, worn suspension, faulty electrics, inoperable gauges and much more. Since then it’s undergone extensive work to rectify all these issues, along with quite a few nice upgrades designed to make it more reliable, functional, and safe. The seller also owns Pinzgauers and Unimogs, and says that the Volvo is the only one that will drive quietly enough for conversation over 60mph, no matter how much sound deadener he installs in the others. Few portal axled Volvos are as nice as this one. It is now available in Utah for $42,000.

​When first bought, the truck was in much worse condition than photos and description in the eBay listing led us to believe—check out the BaT story here. Mercedes Astral Silver paint was applied over red which itself was a hasty respray on top of the truck’s original, factory olive drab finish. Since then, this Volvo has been stripped to bare metal and painted in a clear coat protected Ford Racing Red. Any body imperfections were repaired prior to paint, as shown in the gallery below. The decals all come off easily and reveal the truck all red as shown in the gallery. The rooftop tent seen in several photos is not included, but can be bought separately.

​Electric systems have been thoroughly gone through, and include a few upgrades like a 50” wide LED light bar seen above the windshield. Seats are freshly reupholstered and stuffed, and a missing rear compartment heater was replaced with a new, working unit. Carpet was added throughout the cabin, and custom-made, laser cut FRP wall and ceiling panels were upholstered as well. The seller says that these additions along with a lot of sound insulation material have resulted in a surprisingly quiet truck.

​The seller’s list of mechanical work and upgrades is quite lengthy, so we’ve broken it down in bullet points below:

·         New BFG Mud Terrain KM2 LT315/75 R16 tires

·         Full custom built exterior roll cage, powder coated white

·         Custom tail lights

·         Custom molded exterior slide rails

·         Custom powder coated steps to back seat

·         Full undercarriage rust inhibitor paint

·         Full window tint

·         New roof hatch replacing old, rusted unit

·         Fresh front end suspension bushes

·         New shift lever gasket

·         Long-life, thick PVC axle boots all around

·         New headlights

·         Custom front skid plate

·         Front mounted, hideaway Mile Marker winch

·         Custom built, large capacity aluminum radiator with 24V fan

·         New windshield wiper spray system

·         Custom overhead console with integrated CD player

·         LED cabin lights

·         Custom upgraded head rests

·         Original Swedish tool kit

·         Fully rebuilt six cylinder motor, tuned for lead-free gas

·         Upgraded electronic ignition with new coil, plugs, wires etc.

·         Programmable VDO speedo and added tachometer

·         New glass and rubber seals

·         24V-12V converter for stereo and ignition operation

​Just after submitting for this Exclusive the seller discovered a noise coming from the rear end. We delayed the feature so that it could be made right, and the seller now reports that all new spider gears were installed and that it now operates properly.

Click here to contact the seller directly if you are interested.

Check out the additional photos here in the Flickr album and slide show below.

This 1989 UMM Alter 2 is an unusual 4-wheel-drive truck made in Portugal. We have never seen one in the USA, and the seller says that this one came in from the UK and has a removable hardtop. Power comes from a 2.5L Peugeot diesel with Jeep running gear. Find it listed three days ago here on Craigslist in St. Johns, Oregon for $8900. Special thanks to BaT reader Clayton M. for this submission!

This 1967 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser is described as a non-running project that’s mostly complete and 98-99 percent rust-free. It has a later 2F motor with Holley carb that turns over and is thought to have been last run about two years ago. If the rust is as limited as it seems, restoration should be pretty straightforward. Find it here on eBay in West Richland, Washington with no reserve.

This 1984 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler [VIN 1JCCM88E9ET030246] has been restored to showroom condition, and looks fantastic with the perfect tri-color tape stripe package. We’d like to see some undercarriage photos to verify the rust-free claims, but all evidence points to a clean rig top and bottom. Compared to FJ and Bronco prices, CJs are still a deal. This one just needs the factory spoke wheels to look just like the brochure. Find it here on eBay in Sunland, California, for $27,500 or offer.

This 1980 Nissan Patrol MQ160 4×4 (chassis wrlg160008501) is an unusual model to see in the USA, even more rare than the later Patrols with the fuller flares. This one has a manual transmission and turbodiesel engine, and the seller says that it has no rust, even under the steel flares. Find it here on eBay in Colebrook, New Hampshire. Special thanks to BaT reader WTS for this submission!

RPS International Car Brokerage is an Oxford, England based dealer and broker of vintage and classic rally machines, as well as a competition prep garage (Rally Preparation Services). Unusually for a British seller, they have quite a few pre and immediate post war American cars for sale, many of which have been prepped with Peking to Paris in mind. Thrown into the mix is a good number of old European metal, and below we’ve highlighted four cars from both groups. Find their full inventory here. Special thanks to reader Paul H. for the submission!

​First is this 1958 Riley 2.6 that’s been built with long distance marathon rallying in mind. The car is said to have campaigned in many events with a 100% finishing record, and is extensively modified with a few highlights including 5-soeed Getrag gearbox, aluminum bonnet and bootlid, three liter straight six with gas flowed, ported, big valve aluminum head, fast road cam, triple two inch SU carbs, front discs,  built up suspension, and much more further detailed in the ad. It looks great inside and out and is said to include a large history file. Find it here for 22,995 GBP (~$38,634 today).

​Up next is this Land Rover Defender TD5. It’s year isn’t mentioned, but we gather it’s most likely from the early 2000’s. Winner of the 2004 MSA British Off Road Championship, it has more recently finished 1st in class at the London to Cape Town rally after refurbishment by the seller’s preparation arm. Running an upgraded turbodiesel producing approximately 200 HP, strengthened chassis, freshly rebuilt transfer case, front and rear diffs and a lot more listed in the ad, it is now available here for 29,995 GBP (~$50,395 today)

​Purchased in Sweden five years ago, this 1970 Volvo 144 was then professionally prepared to run the 2012 London to Cape Town rally, a grueling, transcontinental event in which the old sedan placed a credible second in class and sixth overall. The following year it placed eight in class and 11th overall after 33 days of competing in the Peking to Paris race. It looks fantastic in its as last-raced condition, like a tough but worn-in old work boot, and its extensive build is detailed thoroughly here where it is listed for 13,995 GBP (~$23,513 today).

​Finishing off this list is a 1939 LaSalle Series 50 coupe that continuing the theme has been modified for long distance rally work. Details are scarce as the car seems to have been just listed on behalf of a client, but it looks clean, straight, and ready for business with former event stickers still in place. Spec isn’t listed yet, but the car looks like it may be running a V8 of some sort underhood, while the stance, knobby tires, cabin mounted toolbox, fire extinguisher, and twin spares in place of the deleted rear seat all suggest a serious competitor. Find it here for 37,995 GBP (~$63,835 today).

This 1961 Dodge Power Wagon 4×4 is a 1-ton W300 model that comes with the correct Braden LU2 PTO Winch.  The ad shows pictures of an extensive restoration of the separate body and chassis with emphasis on making it a reliable, good looking workhorse and not a trailer queen. Find it here on eBay in Blaine, Washington with no reserve. The seller describes the truck as “real purdy”, and we agree. Special thanks to BaT reader Joe N. for this submission!

1961 was the first year for the “Sweptline” style Dodge pickups and the styling works especially well on the Power Wagon models. The seller says the paint isn’t flawless and has some marks and scratches but it looks exceptionally sharp in the pictures, and the undercarriage and frame are nice and clean.

The interior has been restored with a similar level of detail. The paint on the dash and doors looks good, and the vinyl seat and rubber floor mats are perfect for such a utilitarian  vehicle – just hose out the muck between jobs.

The engine and transmission have been freshly rebuilt with roughly 500 miles since completion. The installed 225 ci slant-6 is not the correct motor, as this truck would have originally had a 251 ci flathead six. We can’t imagine it winning too many drag races either way, but the 225 looks great in the engine bay and should have enough power to crawl over just about any obstacle. You could always swap in a fire breathing Mopar V8 but that would be missing the point.

Vintage Power Wagons have a well deserved reputation as some of the toughest trucks ever built, but most we see show plenty of scars from a lifetime of hard work. We hope this one finds a new home where it can be cared for but still used as intended.

This 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (chassis FJ40316580) is said to be an all original survivor with 114,330 miles from new. The truck looks used but well preserved for the most part with a nice patina that hits just the right note—not too worn, not too clean to use. It’s said to start, drive, and run very well, and rare factory power steering is a great option. It appears to be largely rust-free, with the worst claimed to be a few relatively minor spots near the rear sill. Find it here on eBay in Powderhorn, Colorado with no reserve. Special thanks to BaT reader Adrian F. for this submission!

​The saturated sky blue with white top is an attractive color scheme, and even the dealer applied decals are kind of cool. The factory front bumper is absent, but the seller offers a hand in finding an original if needed. Somewhere along the line an aftermarket pop-up sunroof has been added, and though these are always unfortunate it’s something we’re willing to overlook given the condition of this truck elsewhere. We’d fix the worst of the rust and leave it alone otherwise, and hope the next owner has similar plans.

​Inside things look very good, with a clean and intact rubber floor mat, good, rip free upholstery, door cards, and clear instrumentation. The dash is cracked in a few spots, but overall has survived the past 30 plus years pretty well. Floors are shown to be solid underneath the mat, and though the rear shows plenty of scratched paint and some surface rust it’s nothing unacceptable in our view. Jumpseats remain intact, as does the auxiliary rear heater—even the factory tool bag appears to be included.Though not pictured the headliner is said to be drooping, but otherwise the cabin is perfectly acceptable for an all original workhorse.

​Said to be all stock, the seller says this example is as close to driving a new FJ40 as they can imagine due to a tight, strong running drivetrain. Tires are almost new BFG mud items, and the previously mentioned power steering makes a huge difference in the driveability department—so much so that it’s nearly mandatory to add on trucks not fitted with it from new.

​There’s plenty of beat up, worn out, cheaply modded or over restored, $100k auction queen FJ40’s out there, but none hold a candle to a good, honest original like this one appears to be. Here’s hoping it avoids ever fitting into one of those categories.

Worldwide Auctioneers are running 93 cars across the block in Houston this weekend, and some are going with no reserve. Their catalog has a fair amount of six-figure cars this year, but also a good mix of under $50k cars. You can find the full catalog here, and below are four of our favorites that we will be watching.

Lot 28 is a 1964 Chevrolet K10 4×4 1/2-Ton Timberliner Pickup that looks great in Hugger Orange and all stock configuration. It is said to be fully restored with all original sheet metal, so it likely was not abused with municipal duty like so many others were. We’d rather have a V8, but the 292 6-cylinder is original and nicely detailed. The pre-auction estimate is set at $35k-$45k and no reserve.

Lot 61 is a 1951 Nash Healey roadster (chassis N2401) that is said to be one of four to have its alloy panels painted mint green from the factory. We like these early examples of the marque that have wide-spaced headlights, and at the time this car was built, works entries were placing well at LeMans and the Mille Miglia. The estimate on this one is $225k-$275k.

Lot 12 is a 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire convertible that is fresh from a rotisserie restoration. These cars take commitment to restore due to scarce replacement parts and complex interiors and trim. Most that we find are tired or worn out. This one has an estimate of $55k-$65k.

Lot 91 is a 1953 MG TD MkII Roadster (chassis TDC21415) that was delivered new to Texas in 1953, and is said to be one of 157 TDs imported to the USA that year. The car just completed a $26k restoration, and looks good in black with red interior. The estimate on this one is $35k-$45k, but it is offered at no reserve so it could go for less.

This 1956 GMC Suburban pick-up is the GMC equivalent to Chevrolet’s Cameo, and is one of 256 made in 1956 according to the seller, with a total production run spanning the “tri-five” years. The truck has been in the seller’s family since new, and it appears stock apart from custom wheels, exhaust, and bench seat. Find it here on Craigslist in Gilbert, Arizona for $65k or offer.

This 1970 GMC 2500 looks very clean and runs a built 427 topped with an Edelbrock intake, big carb and more. The seller describes it as very nice but not so perfect you’d be afraid to use it for Home Depot runs or similar light duty work—sounds great to us. Power steering, brakes, and an automatic make for a relaxing, easy drive, and the factory AC Delco radio has been rebuilt and runs upgraded speakers. Find it here on Craigslist in Los Angeles for $11,250.

This stunning 1980 Toyota 4×4 truck has been thoroughly restored, and is presented with dozens of good photos detailing the work. The seller wisely started with a nearly rust-free truck from Southern California, and the care taken to preserve shows. Moderate upgrades, such as a suspension lift kit and a later 5-speed transmission, all go to making the truck quite usable in modern traffic. Find it here on eBay in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

The seller claims there are some paint blemishes from road wear, but they are hard to find in the photos. The medium blue paint, a Toyota factory color, looks great. The chromed stock wheels are wrapped in 31″ Goodyears. We’ll lose the bug guard and the diamond plate tool box for a cleaner aesthetic. The factory rubber rear flares also look better painted body color, as originally equipped.

The interior in this Toyota looks basically stock. The seller has added a “dummy” head unit into the stock, uncut dash, allowing the next owner to select a unit that meets their needs. The bench seat has been reupholstered, and is protected by a rugged fitted seatcover. The aftermarket plastic door cards are are’ great, so we’d seek out some surviving originals since they are NLA from the dealer.

As shown in the great photoset, the chassis and suspension bits have been powdercoated to keep it looking new underneath. The venerable 20R engine has been rebuilt, and is likely a bit more lively than stock due to the Weber carb and long-tube headers.

This truck looks to have been built as a cost-no-object passion project. So often we see amateur restorations with half measures everywhere, looking great from five feet but failing closer inspection. This truck looks better the closer you get. Sort some mall details and drive it for 200k miles.

This 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser HJ45 (chassis HJ45023682) is a South American import that was restored and promptly put away in storage for what sounds like a few years. A left-hand-drive 6-cylinder diesel model, recent work includes a new starter, leaf springs, wheel bearings and more, but painting the wheels white on the outside and leaving them silver on the inside is a bit unfortunate. Find it here at Mohr Imports in Monterey, California for $29,900.