Just when I think I’ve seen the coolest shorty van, another one turns up that puts the others to shame. Of course, there’s no real “shame”, here – if you’ve got a period-correct van, you’ve got it made in… more»
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Aug 29, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Custom Shorty Van: 1973 Dodge B100
Sometimes, a vehicle just hits you as being perfect as-is. When it comes to custom vans, a short wheelbase version is the obvious choice, but then finding one with all the other details dialed in is the real hat… more»
Jul 23, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Groovy Shorty Party Van! 1976 Dodge B200 Tradesman
Once upon a time, there was an era in automotive history during the seventies when motoring just didn’t get much cooler than in customized vans, rolling domiciles created by their owners as sort of a far-out way to express… more»
Jul 7, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Luxurious Shorty! 1979 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe
Like other automakers of the mid-1970s, Cadillac felt the pressure to offer smaller, more fuel-efficient products. Enter the luxurious Seville in 1976, just as fancy as the Sedan de Ville but with smaller external proportions. The Seville was chosen… more»
May 5, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
California Shorty! 1977 Dodge B200 Van
About the only thing groovier than locating a vintage party van is finding one that’s been in a forgiving climate for decades, such as this 1977 Dodge B200 Tradesman here on eBay residing in The Golden State since at… more»
Feb 24, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Shorty Drop-Top! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
For some reason, a 1957 Chevy seems like a popular choice when it comes to building a “shorty” – a car that’s had its midsection taken out. That creates a shorter wheelbase that eliminates seating capacity for rear passengers…. more»
Jan 27, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Shorty Seville: 1978 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe
When I first learned of the shortened Cadillac Seville Opera coupe many years ago, I thought that everything about it – from concept to execution – was poorly done. It was hard for me to understand how you can… more»
Jan 13, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
California 4-Speed: 1982 Ford Econoline Shorty
The disco era was barely hanging on by 1982, having spun (no pun intended) enough polyester pants, silk shirts, and gold chains to keep factories humming for years. Vanning was still a thing, however, and this 1982 Ford Econoline… more»
Jan 12, 2023 • Classifieds •
BF Classified: 1977 Dodge B200 Shorty Van
Asking Price: $11,500 Location: Stanton, CA Mileage: 71040 Title Status: Clean VIN: B21BE7X079162 Seller’s Description: Rarity? Now, yes. But in the 70’s everyone had or wanted to have a Boogie Van! They served commercial businesses, families and Hot Rodders… more»
Dec 31, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Custom Shorty Van: 1974 Chevrolet G10
There’s no denying that old-school vans are the top bananas of the period-cool vehicle food chain. You can readily identify makes and models that capture an era fairly accurately, but a short-wheelbase custom G10 van is the ultimate manifestation… more»
Oct 21, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Shorty Lakewood: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Wagon
We’ve seen numerous “shorty” conversions over the years, whereby a vehicle is chopped down significantly to yield a model that looks the same as the production variant, just with a much shorter wheelbase. The seller’s car is an unusual… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Shorty Conversion: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
We’ve seen plenty of these oddball shorty conversions over the years, but they have been largely contained to old VW Buses and luxurious Cadillac models. I can’t recall seeing a muscle car (or at least something that looks like… more»
Sep 16, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
A Little Thing: 1973 VW Thing Shorty
If somebody pointed at this unusual-looking two-seater and said, “What is THAT Thing,?” well, they’d be halfway right. It’s a 1973 Volkswagen Thing that’s had a major “midsection reduction” and is now officially a Shorty. Just when you thought… more»
Aug 11, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
It’s A Shorty! 1979 Chevrolet Sportvan
Peace out man, it’s the ’70s and that means, among other things, it’s van time! All the rage in that now long ago decade, they’re still a fun and functional vehicle. Today’s review covers a 1979 Chevrolet G10 Sportvan… more»
Aug 9, 2022 • Classifieds •
BF Classified: 1979 Chevrolet G10 Van Shorty
Asking Price: $29,500 Location: Lakewood NY Mileage: 77,000 Title Status: Clean VIN: CGL1590145172 Seller’s Description: 1979 G10 Shorty !! Southern van with no undercarriage rust. It has 77K miles with a 350 and an automatic transmission.Tilt wheel/no A/C. I… more»
Jul 27, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
4WD Shorty! 1978 Chevrolet G20 Van
Talk about a unicorn: a four-wheel-drive, short-wheelbase Chevrolet G20 van with an eyeball mural on the sides. There cannot be many like that around: This sweet survivor van looks to be in excellent condition with some awesome period-correct details… more»
