The pickup has evolved from humble farm tool to bona fide collector darling, and the current Motorious inventory is loaded with proof. We dug through the listings and pulled together ten of the coolest pickups for sale right now — a mix of patina'd originals, frame-off restorations, and tire-shredding restomods. Here they are.
1. 1935 Ford Factory Five Pickup — Inquire / Live Auction
A modern reimagining of a pre-war icon, this Factory Five build pairs vintage hot-rod proportions with a Ford Performance 427ci V8 and a Tremec 5-speed. With a Holley Sniper EFI setup, an 8.8" rear axle, and a finished aluminum grille, it's a turn-key street brute. Currently running through a live auction. View the listing
2. 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Restomod — $59,000
The cleanest kind of old-meets-new. This Advance Design 3100 keeps its timeless mid-century lines but hides a GM crate 350 V8 and a smooth-shifting 700R4 automatic underneath. It's the classic-truck look with daily-driver manners.Show View the listing
3. 1979 Land Rover Santana Series III Pickup — $19,500
Rare and wonderfully quirky, this Spanish-built Santana version of the Series III wears a striking yellow exterior over black vinyl. With a 2.25L inline-four and 4-speed manual, it's a restored, characterful off-roader you won't see at every show. View the listing
4. 1941 Ford F1 Custom Pickup — $39,980
Pre-war Ford styling meets modern drivability. This custom F1 packs a Chevy 350 V8, a Turbo 400 automatic, a front subframe conversion, and front disc brakes — built specifically with driving enjoyment in mind. View the listing
5. 1970 Chevrolet 4x4 Pickup — $28,000
A vintage four-wheel-drive Chevy with all the rugged charm of the era, offered out of a large private California collection. If you want a classic truck that can actually get dirty, this is it. View the listing
6. 1951 Chevrolet 3100 "Forest Find" — $35,900
A genuine slice of post-war Americana from Chevy's first all-new Advance Design series. Backed by a Gallery Guarantee that includes a service contract and multi-point inspection, this 3100 is an iconic shape with peace-of-mind ownership. View the listing
7. 1967 Chevrolet C10 Custom Long Bed — $18,000
The C10 is the darling of the classic-truck world, and this one is special: single-family-owned with 111,724 miles, a 283ci V8, a 3-speed manual with overdrive, and a 12-bolt 4.11 Posi rear. Honest, original, and a great value. View the listing
8. 1949 Ford F1 Pickup "Better Than New" — $39,900
A jaw-dropping restoration finished in modern Sunburst Brown Metallic over custom tan leather. Smoothed factory lines, a fresh wood bed with mini tubs, chrome bumpers, and 17-inch chrome wheels make this F1 a refined showstopper. View the listing
9. 1965 GMC 1/2 Ton Pickup — $31,900
For the originality purists: one family owned for over 40 years with just ~74,000 miles, a straight-six, and a 4-speed manual. Wonderfully unmolested and increasingly hard to find. View the listing
10. 1940 Ford Pickup — $34,995
A lowered black-on-black hot rod that turns heads on chrome Cragar wheels. Under the skin it's all business: a 305ci V8 with a Weber 4-barrel, Flowmaster dual exhaust, and a column-shift 700R4 automatic. Pure vintage cool with modern punch. View the listing
