The Journal

Essays, stories and quiet observations.

Dry southwestern American landscape of the kind that preserves classic truck bodywork

Why Dry State Trucks Matter

The difference between a survivor and a restoration is often measured in humidity rather than miles. A note on why we source almost exclusively from America's dry states.

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A square body Chevrolet K10 pickup from The Stateside Collection

Heritage· 12 min read

The Rise of the Square Body Chevrolet

Overlooked for years in favour of earlier trucks, the 1973 to 1987 Chevrolet has quietly become one of the most sought after American classics of the decade.

Interior detail of an American classic from The Stateside Collection

Guidance· 10 min read

Buying Your First American Classic

Considered advice for the first time buyer. What matters, what does not, and the questions worth asking long before a price is agreed.

An early Ford Bronco from The Stateside Collection

Heritage· 9 min read

The Story Behind the Early Bronco

From a compact idea aimed squarely at the Jeep to one of the most enduring silhouettes in American motoring. The 1966 to 1977 Bronco, considered properly.

Craftsmanship detail on a vehicle from The Stateside Collection

Philosophy· 7 min read

Preservation versus Restoration

Every vehicle carries a decision. Preserve what remains, or return it to a moment that no longer exists. We tend to prefer the former.

A Chevrolet C10 pickup from The Stateside Collection

Market· 6 min read

American Classics Worth Watching

A quiet survey of the vehicles we believe deserve closer attention over the coming years. Not predictions. Observations.