B. Mitchell Carlson
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Making It Personal
Custom vans defined the 1970s. You can chalk that movement up to a number of factors: withdrawal from the hippie movement or the disappearance of muscle cars, a market glut of used first- and second-generation American work vans, and a burgeoning interest in light-duty trucks despite the OPEC oil crisis. It all combined to create…
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In Memoriam: Chet Krause
Chet Krause; December 16, 1923 – June 25, 2016 Chester Lee “Chet” Krause, founder of Kruse Publications and the Iola Old Car Show, passed away on June 25. He was 92. To state that Chet left an indelible mark in the collector car hobby would be an understatement. Born in rural Wisconsin near the village…
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Economy-Class Super Sport
By 1970, closing time was fast approaching the muscle car era, and it was just as apparent at the time as it is now in retrospect. The Clean Air Act of 1970 and safety concerns — along with subsequently high insurance rates — gave enough hints to anyone paying attention, and the auto industry certainly…
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1991 AM General M998 Humvee
From the Ground Force Collection, this 1991 authentic military M998 Humvee/M998 Humvee cargo/troop carrier is built for almost every terrain imaginable and gets to its final destination. It has automatic transmission, a strong 6.2-liter diesel engine, a removable cargo cover, and was upgraded throughout its military life. Due to U.S. military rules, this vehicle cannot…
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Off-road Plymouth
Although the Jeep CJ, International Scout and Ford Bronco got the ball rolling on small personal off-roaders, it was the Chevrolet Blazer that really jump-started the interest in full-size SUVs. Based on a shortened pickup truck platform, the Blazer was more of a play toy than a work truck. While it was able to go…
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1955 Chevrolet 3100 NAPCO 4×4 pickup
This is a second-series truck with the new-for-1955 styling — and a very rare NAPCO 4×4 conversion. 1955 was the first year General Motors offered the new half-ton pickup with 4×4. NAPCO 2-speed 4×4 conversions were composed of 85% GM parts. The NAPCO slogan proudly stated: “Now you can have a standard Chevrolet four-wheel-drive pickup…
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1972 Jeep Commando
1972 Jeep Commando with 69k miles Strong running original 304 V8 Automatic transmission Four-wheel drive Dual exhaust No rust or accident history New tires Original upholstery still looks great No leaks or other issues Runs and drives as good as it looks Very rare/low-mileage Jeep Commando ready to drive anywhere
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1960 International B-110 Travelall
240-ci 6-cylinder engine Manual 4-speed transmission Nut-and-bolt restoration Factory custom trim package Three-row seating Factory overhead radio Wide white tires
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1972 Ford F-100 Sport Custom pickup
302-ci V8 engine with dual exhaust Manual 3-speed transmission Two-owner vehicle Just over 15,000 actual miles F-103 model-code Sport Custom Solid with little to no wear throughout Chromed bed rails Spotlight and foglights Heater Radio Factory wheel covers and whitewalls
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1972 BMW 3.0 CSL
The early 1970s were landmark years for BMW, for not only did the German manufacturer power Jean-Pierre Jarier to the European Formula 2 Championship, it also captured the European Touring Car Championship using one of the most iconic racing saloons of modern times: the 3.0 CSL, known popularly as the Batmobile. BMW had returned to…