For those of you that love vintage campers, but need something with a little more “umph” this clean 1966 Dodge A100 may be your go to camper. With a clean and well maintained appearance, with a factory V8, this camper can easily haul the family, luggage and a second car! Ready for your next camping adventure this A100 is currently bid up to $3,700 with a day remaining! Find it here on ebay out of Dixon, Missouri.
Although from the 1960’s there is no shag carpet in sight. Equipped with a sink, a fridge, a sleeping area, and a “pop up” this classic camper is in very nice shape. All of the wood cabinetry is beautiful with no delaminating, or damage of any kind. The aluminum trim is excellent as well. The seller has kept up with maintenance for the most part, and has really taken on issues with this van that only make it better. The engine compartment has been insulated to prevent excess heat from reaching the cabin. The 318 V8 has a new dual sprocket timing chain, water pump, fuel pump, electronic distributer, and rebuilt carb. Although the seller mentions the carb may need some further work. The seller also mentions there are a few items that may need some attention in the future like the speedometer cable, shift cable, and exhaust. Certainty not the end of the world, as these items are just part of maintenance for a 51 year old vehicle.
Appearing short yet tall due to the camper top, this Dodge is very clean, but there are a few small things to point out. There is no front bumper (which looks cool), and there is a dent in the passenger side rear door, and a rumple in the rear bumper on the same side. The black paint shows nicely, and it would appear the rust monster allowed this Dodge to get through life unscathed. There is a tow hitch on this van and is shown in the ebay ad flat towing a VW Baja Bug, which seems ironic as it is not a VW Bus. Also some may not agree with the wheels, but I feel they look right at home on this classic Dodge. A clean and well-kept example, this Dodge would make an awesome road trip machine. Where would you go in this A100 Camper?
This would make a good drive in or weekend cruiser to take to watch some racing.
I think that this is a raised roof van, a “pop up” would be able to retract. Would add some serious wind resistance at any speed.
The top folds down
Well I’d bet that pop up to be aftermarket and I’d wager installed backwards – would be MUCH more aerodynamic if it was spun around 180.
There were several varieties of camper using the Dodge. They were built by other companies. If you look using Google Images, you’ll see several of these. The top does not have to be aerodynamic as it wasn’t intended to be driven with the top up. Also, it is designed for the greatest amount of headroom to be at the stove.
Wow, that went fast. Someone got a good deal I wager.
If this sold for the stated last bid What A Steal! This would be perfect for those weekend trips to the trout stream which will be coming up soon.
I like it just too bad someone liked it quicker than me.
These are great vehicles……particularly when compared with the VW products. Great long living Chrysler engine, real heat and defroster, power to keep up in traffic……never could understand why anyone would buy a new VW instead of one of these. It will even tow a boat or whatever you wanted to recreate with………..nice rig.
This is far more representative of what mom and pop would drive. Fact is, they’d shake their head at that “Shaggin’ Wagon”. Young punks, they’d say. Up to no good, in there, I bet, hey Edith? ( my mom’s name) The top is pretty clever, the sides fold in and I can’t help but think this thing leaks like a sieve. in the Georgia rain. Many folks in the “van movement” started out with these, but found out the Tradesman was a much better unit. For short trips, I agree, someone got a good deal.
In the United Kingdom of yesteryear, they would be referred to as “caravanettes” of which there were many different makes & models, though none that I’m aware of sported a V8 motor to propel them along !
(Would be quite at home in Europe, engine size not withstanding ! )
Great for fiddlers’ conventions.
Mid-engine fun. I had one about thirty years ago. I paid $50 for it. The shifter cable had laid against the exhaust, so in a pinch, I had to buy a new one at the local Chrysler dealer. I paid $55 for the shifter cable, which was about nine miles long because it operated from the shifter on the dash.
Mine was also a 318. It made a great two vehicle, with plenty of room for stuff in the back. I never quite got used to sitting out over the front wheels. Turning a sharp corner in it always reminded me of riding in a Tilt-a-whirl. Loved it!
looking at the photos it looks quite rusty
I had one of these but it was a ford and the pop up top was rounded on both ends. it also had a hammock type bunk even with the roof line so you could sleep in the top bubble. It was very cool ,I and my band used it for travel and it was very good on gas and didn’t burn a drop of oil with the 6 cylinder. it was the extended version very long with the spare tire mounted on the rear door.