Restoring Soul and Steel: A Spotlight on the 1978 “Big 10” Chevy C10 At this year’s CTN Nationals in Nashville, a ’78 Chevy C10 stood out among a sea of classic builds. Brought by Jason Mode, owner of New Creations based in Lattimore, North Carolina, the truck was parked outside in full view, catching attention
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Any Chevrolet truck enthusiast will recognize the significance of the year 1950. It represents a turning point in Chevy trucks known as the Advance-Design period and was America’s first post-World War II truck. The 1950 Chevy truck wasn’t just functional. It was a work of art. On the inside, it came with a larger and
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There’s much to love about old classic trucks, and it’s no mystery why these beauties have become a symbol of hard work and resilience. Through the decades, these simple yet charming vehicles have helped Americans get the job done. From construction workers to farmers, these versatile and built-to-last rides have empowered individuals to haul heavy
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Classic trucks hold a special place in the heart of those who collect them, whether they collect for practical or entirely sentimental reasons. To collectors, they aren’t just vehicles to get you from point A to point B. They’re pieces of history and symbols of times gone by. As trucks become more popular with classic
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The 1950s were a special time for the American motor industry, as manufacturers had pivoted from producing military equipment and vehicles a few years prior. The Allied war effort in World War II heavily inspired and influenced new automotive designs, leading to the creation of breathtaking and practical 1950s trucks. Here are some of the
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First introduced in 1965, the Ford Bronco was the world’s first sports-utility vehicle. However, the history of why the Ford Bronco came about dates back to World War II. During the war, Ford produced thousands of Jeeps for utility use, and once veterans began to return from the war, Jeeps were their vehicle of choice.
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Today’s “compact” pickups are much larger than their ‘70s-era counterparts. The trucks listed by U.S. World News Report as the Best Compact Pickup Trucks for 2020 & 2021 are each at least 17 feet long, which is almost a foot and a half longer than classic compact pickups. Pickup culture in North America was dramatically
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At this year’s 2020 Detroit Autorama we saw a lot of unique, creative and awesome automotive engineering come to life, and this 1969 Ford Ranger is an excellent representation of those creative qualities. With an Austin chassis, extended roof, newly engineered hatchback, carbureted 429 C6 engine and shiny quicksand color; this one-off Lone Ranger was
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Dubbed “America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show” the 68th annual Detroit Autorama which takes place each year at the TCF Center Downtown Detroit, was held on February 28 – March 1, 2020. Our team from Classic Auto Insurance was excited to show off the star of Classic Auto’s Project C10, a truck build series created to
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As Classic Auto’s Rick Drewry headed down into the basement at this year’s Detroit 2020 Autorama, he stopped for a quick chat with the proud owner of this head-turning 1949 Ford F1 Pickup. Don, the passionate owner, alongside his daughter, Dakota, was more than happy to discuss their Jeep green classic Ford F1 Pickup with
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