1962 International Scout 80 Pickup

The Scout first appeared in 1960, six years before the Ford Bronco and 7 before the Chevy K/5 Blazer. By the late sixties, these three were big competitors in the SUV market. The Scout 80 was the first generation, and was available as the basic SUV or the small pickup shown here. It's unclear if this is an original pickup, as the green front of the bed seems non-original.

 

 

 

 

1969 Opel Kadett Wagon

Opels were sold by Buick dealers starting in the mid sixties, and lasting until the end of the seventies. Available in the U.S. was the Manta (here), GT, 1900, Kadett, and later the Opel Isuzu by Buick. The Kadett was first sold in the U.S. in 1965. The redesign happened very soon afterwards, to the style shown here. The new Kadett was available in all body style variations, and was fairly popular in the U.S. However, despite that, very few remain, which makes this quite an amazing find. Even more so because of the fantastic color, and overall design of the car. It is truly a stunningly pretty design, in my opinion, with perfect proportions, and just fantastic design elements.

 

 

1974 Land Rover Series III

The classic Land Rover Series was produced relatively unchanged from 1948-1985. The Series III was introduced in 1971, but was almost exactly the same as the IIA. Like late IIAs, the Series III had headlights on the fenders, and the classic curved sides. Land Rovers were and are extremely capable off road, and very utilitarian. Very utilitarian. Look at those door handles, and all the little hooks and other things. Then remember this is from the mid seventies.

   

1974 Toyota Hilux

The Hilux was introduced in 1969, and is what became the basic Toyota Truck in later years. Famous for being extremely tough (Top Gear tried to kill a Hilux and couldn't), the Hilux/Truck became very popular in the U.S. It lives on today as the modern Tacoma. Because it's still badged a Hilux, this truck is a pretty early one, and has fantastic patina and character.

 

 

 

 

 

1976 Toyota Corona Wagon

The Corona was Toyota's largest car in the U.S., until the Cressida was introduced. It was also, in the sixties, the first model that actually sold reasonably well in the U.S. This Corona is a 5th generation car, and is still on the job, serving as transportation for what looks to be a contractor. The mid 70s Corona grille, with the small part above the headlights, is one of my favorite designs of the 70s.

 

  

1975 Honda Civic CVCC

   

1975 AMC Hornet Sportabout

1966 Ford Econoline SuperVan