Riviera Motors was a major Volkswagen distributor in Beaverton, Oregon, just miles from Portland, which was one of the main ports of entry for Volkswagen imports to the West Coast in the 1960s. During that time, Volkswagen camper vans… more»
Campers
Apr 30, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Trailer + Boat = 1962 Trailorboat
Travel means different things to different people. Some like all the comforts of home in their huge bus-like motorhome: washer and dryer, double-ovens, satellite tv, and things that we would have only dreamed about a few decades ago. Some… more»
Apr 20, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 Of 20: 1937 Pierce-Arrow Travelodge
Camping is a popular way to take a vacation, and some of today’s campers and RVs are more like another home with full amenities. But when camping trailers first started to come on the scene in the early 1900s,… more»
Apr 18, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Field of Dreams: Huge Montana Collection For Sale!
If you find yourself out roaming around anywhere near Great Falls, Montana, there’s a treasure trove of old cars, trucks, tractors, trailers, boats, toys and other assorted stuff to be found. It’s all for sale, including both restored and… more»
Apr 10, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Great Dale! 1957 Pontiac Super Chief Camper
And now for something from the “What ‘da hey?” department, a 1957 Pontiac with a thing that looks like some sort of camper appended to its hind-side. And this listing is essentially a listing about nothing as it states,… more»
Apr 5, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Caddy Camper: 1957 Cadillac Series 62
Back in the 1950s and 1960s, it wasn’t unusual to see Cadillacs, Pontiacs and Oldsmobile’s converted for other uses. Like ambulances, hearses and even campers. This conversion looks like it may have gone through two iterations. Because of the… more»
Mar 20, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Time Campsule! 1972 Xplorer 224 Camper Van
America’s post-war investment in a vast Interstate Highway System after World War II put long-distance road-trips within reach of novice vacationers. The idea of a self-contained “House Car,” as they were initially called, dates back nearly to the dawn… more»
Mar 18, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Never Restored: 1971 Volkswagen Westfalia
If you’re in the market for a truly special vintage Westy, look no further than here! This ’71 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia campervan is up for bids here on eBay in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada and just look at this… more»
Mar 17, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Camper!
Back in the mid-20th Century, more cars were converted into campers than you might think. And there were several outfits around the country that pulled these transformations off, some better than others. We’re not told who did this one… more»
Feb 19, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Coca-Cola Themed RV: 1978 GMC Gadabout
In 1971 Coca-Cola started a new ad campaign with a tagline that went, “It’s the real thing – Coke”. Well in this case “It’s the real big thing” in the form of a 1978 GMC 26′ motorhome known as… more»
Jan 20, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rolling Luxury: 1951 Spartan Spartanette Tandem
“This trailer is definitely not for the PURIST!” says the ad, meaning if you insist on a faithful restoration, look elsewhere. Frankly, it’s hard to imagine wanting to live to the standards of 1951, when this 28-foot Spartan Spartanette… more»
Jan 20, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Garage Find: 1963 Shasta 16-SC
When I was young, I can remember my aunt and uncle camping in a small trailer like this one. They aren’t very roomy but certainly beat a tent…especially in Northwest Montana. This one is a Shasta 16-SC from 1963… more»
Dec 31, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Cheap RV! 1974 Winnebago
In the world of recreational vehicles, the name “Winnebago” is often interchangeable with “RV” as “Coke” is interchangeable to many for “Soda Pop.” Winnebago Industries, based on Forest City, Iowa, has been building recreational vehicles for years and recently… more»
Dec 16, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
BF Classified: 1958 FAN Travel Trailer
Most of the vehicles that we review on Barn Finds could be considered pullers as they are self-powered and capable of pulling or towing. Today, for your review, we have a pullee in the form of a 1958 FAN… more»
Dec 6, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Dodge-Powered 1971 Travco 210
The 1960s and 1970s are what I consider the golden age of camping. Maybe it’s because I grew up in that era and we had a brand new 1969 Ford F-250 and Winnebago camper, but it was similar for… more»
Nov 5, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
PhotoShop Special! 1951 GMC Motorhome
Remember, folks, always check your listing to make sure your middle-school child has not PhotoShopped lights onto the roof and fat wheels and tires into the wheel wells! Should you have to say that? Whether this is a real… more»
