7.3-liter 6-Speed: 1998 International Flatbed

Some craigslist ads require extra words from a DT wordsmith and others just write themselves.  This is the latter.  Find this 1998 International Flatbed offered for $6,900 in Readsboro, VT via craigslist. Tip from Jim.

Ex Prison Truck: 1968 Ford F350 Flatbed

This next vehicle is a 1968 Ford F350 Flatbed offered for $1400 in Grass Valley, CA via craigslist that comes as a tip from Rod444 who writes:  Cruising CL when I found this one. Ok, there's not much special about this rig except it's back story. The seller says the 22k miles are probably original because it's been inside San Quentin prison for it's whole life.  Now imagine who may have used this rig over the years. And for what. Where they rewelding Charles Manson's cage? Did Sirhan Sirhan get a chance to practice welding with it? Who knows.  But for $1400 it might be worth it just to tell the story and still have a useful truck out at the ranch, don't you think?

5k: Cheapimog: 1965 Unimog 404 Flatbed Truck

The Unimog is a multi-purpose medium duty truck built by Mercedes-Benz, the name is short for "UNIversal-MOtor-Gerät", Gerät meaning machine in German. Unimogs have become quite collectible in the past few years and are sought after for their extreme rugged off-road and hauling capabilities. This 1965 Unimog Flatbed is offered for sale in Crossville, TN with a starting bid of $6,500 with less than a day to go.  This looks like a great opportunity for someone to snipe a running Unimog for its scrap value from a metal recycler. Why not strap an old camping trailer to the bed for an expedition vehicle on the cheap?