The market for vintage and collector trucks is strong.

The annual Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale wrapped up this weekend, with bidders from around the country and around the globe flinging their bidder numbers aloft (and furiously clicking online) in an effort to take home the object of their heart’s desire.

Around here, our ears and television volume perked up whenever something with four-wheel drive rolled across the block. From Chevy squarebody pickups to Ford Bronco rigs, plenty of money was splashed around this year under the Barrett-Jackson big top.

Let’s check out a few off-road rigs that brought the big bucks. All prices shown include the 10% buyer’s fee.

1971 Ford Bronco Custom: $77,000

This 2500-mile Bronco has a 302ci V8 engine and an automatic transmission. During the restoration it was outfitted with fender flares, a custom fiberglass hood, and custom built-in roll bar. It is equipped with a Hydro-Boost braking system, Rock-Box low-ratio steering box, plus power steering and brakes. A 4-core radiator keeps things cool while Wild Horses dual front shocks and custom springs, plus Wild Horses rear shocks, keep things on the level. It rides on a set of Mickey Thompson studded oversized aluminum wheels with beadlocks fitted with oversized tires, and has a fifth rear full-size wheel and tire.

1986 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup: $38,500

The squarebody market is heating up. This Chevy is finished in its factory Russet color and has 98,000 original miles. It features a new lift kit and sits on 35″ BFGoodrich tires and is powered by a new GM 350ci 8-cylinder crate engine mated to an automatic transmission with overdrive.

1962 Studebaker Champ: $12,100 

Here’s proof that deals do exist at Barrett-Jackson. This 1962 Studebaker Champ 3/4-ton pickup has a factory side-mount spare tire and custom wheels. It’s finished in metallic blue and is powered by a 289ci engine mated to a 4-on-the-floor manual transmission.

1985 Jeep CJ: $17,600

What may have been dismissed as just another lifted Jeep and left to molder in the back lot now brings a fair dollar. This Jeep is equipped with the original 258ci 6-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and Select Trac 4×4 restored original driveline. It’s equipped with hard doors and soft half-doors, full convertible top and tonneau cover. Someone managed to hang onto the rear seat as well. This rig also has an aftermarket 3″ lift with custom shock and steering dampener to handle off-road adventures.

1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40: $38,500 

The original powertrain in this Toyota was binned in favor of a carbed 350 small-block Chevy mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. The description specifies 4-wheel drive with “heavy-duty” axles and hubs. It features a remote-operated WARN electric winch mounted on a custom front bumper. Upgraded disc brakes whoa things down, while the listing alleges the seller added all-new trim, emblems, and lenses. The custom rear bumper has a towing package and rear spare tire carrier.

1994 Ford Bronco XLT: $15,400

I’m including this OJ-era Bronco because I love these things and am glad they’re finally getting the recognition they deserve (even though rising prices are reliably scuppering my chances at ever buying one in good condition). This ’94 is finished in a very 90s color. There is a 5.0L under the hood mated to an automatic transmission. Those Alcoa wheels look to be in superb condition, though I’d bin those chrome grab handles on the B-pillar ASAP. The interior is a well-preserved festival of 90s-era Ford materials and looks tremendous.

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