It’s funny – in the vintage BMW world, there are all sorts of translations for the different styling eras that emerged in the late 1960s into the 70s. That makes sense, as collectors tend to break their favorite model… more»
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Dec 13, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
One of a Kind? 1949 GMC/Spartan Motorhome
Here’s an interesting conversion project that the seller says runs and drives but is not yet ready for the road. It combines a 1949 GMC front end and truck chassis with a top-of-line Spartan camper trailer grafted on the… more»
Dec 7, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rat Rod Shorty: 1952 International Harvester School Bus
When it comes to vintage buses, it’s often the case that well-intentioned owners get to it too late. The bus, once retired, falls into private hands that simply need a lot of space and a lot of seats, which… more»
Nov 12, 2021 • For Sale Stories • 18 Comments
Save Them from the Crusher! Stash of Vintage Cars & Trucks
Located in the woods near Loudon, New Hampshire is a salvage yard that contains at least fifty old cars and trucks. There are more than that out there, but those are just the ones we could identify from some… more»
Oct 4, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Warehouse Find: 1977 GMC Motorhome
As they say, “timing is everything,” and General Motors’ decision to get into the motorhome business was poorly timed. The GMC Motorhome was born in 1973, the same year that the OPEC oil embargo caused gasoline prices to spike…. more»
Sep 16, 2021 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Vintage Greyhound! 1955 GMC Scenicruiser
When you were young, did you ever take a cross-country trip on a Greyhound bus? If you did, the best way to see the USA was in a GMC Scenicruiser, a double-decker bus that Greyhound used in the ‘60s… more»
Aug 15, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Hoard of Mopars and More in Texas!
Once upon a time, a Texas named John Haynie took a liking to Chrysler products and started amassing a collection of them. By the time he passed away at the age of 52, his arsenal had grown to more… more»
Aug 6, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Transit Survivor? 1934 Ford Bus
The economy was finally rebounding after the 1929 stock market crash. Ford would improve its position in the truck market by dropping its 4-cylinder engine for a V8 in 1934 and discontinuing the use of open cabs on their… more»
Aug 2, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Ultimate Vanlife Vehicle: Classic Neoplan Double-Decker Bus Project
With the pandemic, many people have taken to working from home, if your job offers you that luxury. Skyrocketing housing prices, coupled with reduced income, have encouraged an increase in the interest of the very Instagrammable vanlife. Buy a… more»
Jun 18, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Special Order: 1971 Volkswagen Deluxe Sunroof Bus
The “Bay Window” Volkswagen Bus is another one of those vehicles that has developed a strong following in the classic community. They offer incredible versatility, and their mechanical configuration has made them virtually invincible. This 1971 Deluxe Bus is… more»
May 24, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Surf Rod? 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus
This 1970 VW bus is all about “surfer dude” meets “hot rod dude.” Not only does the bus have a great patina look, but it also features a roof rack with a surfboard, lowered suspension, and some performance out… more»
May 10, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1956 GM Greyhound Bus And Other Finds!
And now, it’s time for a grab bag of vehicles being lead by a 1956 Greyhound bus with a pair of Buick station wagons thrown in for good measure. This treasure trove is located in Woodland, California and the… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
High Performance! 1967 Volkswagen 23 Window Bus
When I first reviewed the listing for this VW type II, the descriptor “very quick” lept off the page and I thought, “Really? This should be good” But further reading explains a bit about this VW’s newfound mojo and… more»
Mar 29, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Hemi Hellcat! 1950 Dodge Power Wagon School Bus
We cover Dodge Power Wagons all the time here on Barn Finds. They have been produced with a multitude of purposes in mind, but unbeknownst to me, even though we covered a 1948 example back in 2019, there was… more»
Mar 3, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Big-Block Bus: 1938 International DS30
International Harvester, now known as Navistar, has had a varied history of making a multitude of different types of vehicles besides its initial farm implements. Trucks, both commercial and retail were International’s stock in trade for years, along with… more»
Dec 22, 2020 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1977 Volkswagen Shorty Bus
Over the years we’ve featured short buses here on Barn Finds. They make very unique projects that get a ton of attention and when they are done right, Volkswagen vans look almost like a factory creation. This one is… more»
