The G10, sometimes known simply as the “Chevy Van”, was produced from 1964-96. It replaced the rear-engine Corvair Corvan/Greenbrier as well as the panel van version of the Chevy Suburban. These vans were often customized for personal use and many of them became campers. That’s the case with this one, too, except it was not done by a shop where a fiberglass top was added. This G10 stuck to its panel van roots with living quarters added in the back. With just one prior owner, this nice survivor is in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and available here on eBay for $9,000 (no ifs, and, or buts).

Spread across 33 years, the G10 was produced in three generations (1964-66, 1967-70, and 1971-96) and sold under a variety of model names through both Chevy and GMC dealerships. The third-gen, including the seller’s van, was the first to use a conventional layout (the engine placed forward of the driver like with a pickup). The first owner bought the van in North Carolina, the same state where it resides today. Whether the original intention or the idea came later, the van was converted into a camper with a bed and sink. There are remnants of stickers and maps galore of where this van must have traveled over 102,000 miles, so it’s likely seen a lot of America.

Apparently, the original owner started getting too old for the camping scene and the van stayed in what appears to be an open garage for years, collecting dirt and dust. That has likely done little harm to it physically, as once the seller got it home and gave it a bath, the body and paint look particularly nice, although the rear bumper is stained. The seller had plans of modernizing the van at first, but then had a change of heart since it’s too nice the way it is to butcher it. Plus, another project has come a long that the seller would rather devote the funds and time to.

The van looks to be in remarkable condition for its age and having been off the road for as many as 20 years. The seller obtained a ton of documentation from the original owner, such as the sales invoice and dealer receipt, build sheet, state inspection receipts, and registration cards. The paint on the body and bumpers are original as well as the front seats. But everything from there back was created by the first owner to spend perhaps weeks out in it at a time.

This Chevy is powered by its original 305 cubic inch V8 and 3-on-the-tree manual transmission that are said to run well. It did not come with air conditioning, so I would avoid humid climates when camping out. The van has been treated to several new parts and components to bring it back to roadworthy condition, and they include new tires, new brakes, a new battery, new fluids, and a tune-up.  There is a 110V cord that can be used to run accessories and no plumbing is installed so the sink uses jugged water.

We’re told that the seller may consider a partial trade, but he’s emphatic that $9,000 is his bottom dollar. He also provides various video clips of the van in different positions. While the Chevy looks solid, he hasn’t taken it for any long trips, so your bringing it home with a trailer is recommended until you’re convinced that this G10 is ready to rock and roll. If you don’t need an RV for some camping fun, this could be a good place to start!

• Walkaround (all cleaned up)
• Idling in the garage
• Up on the lift