Growing up near a Volkswagen dealership in the seventies, we saw our fair share of these on the lot and running around the neighborhoods when I was a kid. But how times have changed, and it’s been years since… more»
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Feb 19, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442
Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»
Feb 10, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Your Inner Child Wants This: 1951 GMC Short School Bus
Short buses are often referred to in inappropriate jokes. Despite this checkered connection, short buses are very versatile and can be converted into pretty neat campers. If you formerly were a passenger on a bus of any sort, then… more»
Feb 9, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Recently Restored 1960 23-Window VW Bus
Designed to tour the Swiss Alps. That’s what they say about VW bus models like this 23-window cutie. You can understand that the view out all those windows would be spectacular. This one is currently residing in George, Utah,… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Chicken Bus: 1965 Volkswagen Type 2
The iconic VW bus, known officially as the Type 2, began production in 1950. And is still going strong today in its sixth generation. Back when this 1965 edition was new, it was recruited to be a delivery vehicle… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
An Iconic Shape In Many Forms: 1947 Flxible Bus
There are a few vehicles that earn icon status just on their shape alone. For example, Cord 810/812s, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertibles, and 1964-1965 Ford Mustangs are vehicle images that are imprinted into the American experience. Postwar Flxible… more»
Oct 17, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
A Diamond In The Rough: 1970 GMC Buffalo Bus
The seller of this 1970 GMC Buffalo Bus refers to his people mover as A Diamond In The Rough, and by all accounts, it does look like a nicely preserved and ready-to-roll example, especially to now be over 50… more»
Sep 22, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Un Autobus Loco! 1973 Flxible El Chico Party Bus
You could probably make the argument that there are more Mexican restaurants in the United States than there are in Mexico. Americans are madly and deeply in love with this cuisine. Who doesn’t like Mexican food? If you are… more»
Aug 27, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Your Next Home? 1961 GM New Look ‘Fishbowl’ Bus
Nothing really truly defines the early 1960s and beyond in terms of public transport than the GM New Look bus. Its been featured as the background player in hundreds of films, TV series, magazines, and album covers. There are… more»
Aug 26, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
1964 VW 21-Window Bus: Keep Looking Out
Let’s do the math here. This rusty pile, or future collectible, depending on your point of view, is out from a slumber of 38 years. That means it went to sleep in 1984. And it was already in this… more»
Aug 25, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
John Wayne Slept Here? 1975 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
Load ’em up, Pilgrim… in my best cheesy lounge act voice attempting to do a John Wayne impression. Celebrity ownership isn’t exactly the case here as this 1975 Blue Bird Wanderlodge FC-35 wasn’t directly owned by John Wayne, but… more»
Jul 8, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Are You a Real Dead Head? Prove it: 1967 VW Vanagon
You Barn Finders were very kind when I wrote up my last VW camper. And very expert, as when someone pointed out that the tip-out roof was very likely not original. So when I saw this 1967 Bus/Vanagon, I… more»
Jun 19, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1948 GMC Silversides Greyhound Bus PDG 3751
Just a few weeks back, I ended up down a YouTube rabbit hole watching a 1989 documentary called Ridin’ the Dog, about a Greyhound bus journey from Seattle to Chicago. It was filled with charming vignettes of a time… more»
May 14, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
RV Conversion Candidate? 1951 International 25′ School Bus
I’ve recently become a local school bus driver so I couldn’t pass this one up, especially since its number, 267, is close to my bus number of 277. The seller doesn’t give any background or what this survivor school… more»
May 8, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Bookmobile Project! 1975 Hendrickson FC305
Founded in 1913, Hendrickson International today focuses on producing suspensions for the heavy-duty truck market. But prior to 1985, they were in the truck manufacturing business, which is where we believe the roots of this 1975 FC305 lie. Developed… more»
Mar 19, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1967 Volkswagen Bus 21-window Conversion
This 1967 Volkswagen Bus is a little bit of a mystery. The seller says it was born in Germany as a 13-window bus, but as you can see, there have been eight more windows added on the roof making… more»
