This 1967 Commer Camper brings back some vivid childhood memories for me. At one point, the “Clan Clarke” was using an 8-seat version as our family car. As children, we soon learned that you could get away with all… more»
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Oct 16, 2020 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1-of-376: 1968 Ultra Van
The world of the RV is an interesting one, with some makes being better known than others. The Ultra Van is one of the lesser-known brands, and with only 376 examples ever built, it is one of the rarest…. more»
Oct 14, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1933 Rolls-Royce Pop-Up Camper Trailer
Just when you think you’ve seen everything, something else pops up. Like this pop-up camper that was made from the remnants of a 1933 Rolls-Royce. It’s sharp and we’re told that it has been used as a camper from… more»
Oct 13, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Living in a Bubble! 1957 Airstream Bubble
“Cute as a button,” my late Grandmother would have said of this 1957 Airstream Bubble in Little Rock, Arkansas. Airstream, arguably the most glamorous of vintage trailers, only produced the 16-foot Bubble model from 1955 through 1958, though a… more»
Sep 29, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
68k Mile 1972 Bluebird Wanderlodge
Talk about the ultimate Family Truckster! Can you imagine taking this huge 1972 Bluebird Wanderlodge RV cross-country? I’m not sure what the MSRP was back then, but you can bet this was a luxury RV that came at a… more»
Sep 24, 2020 • For Sale • 62 Comments
1972 Chevrolet Caprice With A Harmon Shadow Camper!
I’ve finally found something I believe to be new to Barn Finds – a Harmon Shadow Camper. My understanding is not many were built, and few survived, as there were major concerns about damage to the vehicle being used… more»
Sep 22, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Ready For Adventure: 1976 GMC Casa Grande
Finding an oddity to review is often news to me as it is to many of our readers. Granted, it is impossible to know everything about every unusual vehicle ever offered, and there seems to be more and more… more»
Sep 8, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Pampered Pop-Up: 1974 Toyota Hilux Chinook
The lure of the open road has never been more appealing for a lot of us than it is right now in this crazy year. Most of us thought that we would be content with staying close to home… more»
Sep 5, 2020 • For Sale • 46 Comments
The Lincoln Of RVs! 1987 Eldorado Starfire
Full of Glam Metal and Big Hair, the 1980s idolized excess. Right out of an episode of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous comes this 1987 Eldorado Starfire RV in Anchorage, Alaska. From the Lincoln-esque grille to the disco-light… more»
Aug 29, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Parked 15 Years: 1973 Winnebago Minnie Winnie
The late-1960s and 1970s are considered by many to be the golden era for campers and motorhomes. One of the biggest names in the history of motorhomes and arguably the most famous name is Winnebago. This 1973 Winnebago Minnie… more»
Aug 27, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1957 Spartan Imperial Villa Survivor!
The Airstream travel trailers of the 1950’s have an iconic shape and name recognition going for them. Fame and finger-pointing won’t come with the combination of a 1957 Spartan Imperial Villa mobile home and towable triple-axle trailer, and it’s… more»
Aug 20, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Land Speed Record Camper? 1970 Chinook 2200
Speed is not something we usually equate with an RV, however, there is a land speed record for them, and it’s faster than you might think! This particular classic chassis is up for sale right now, here on… more»
Aug 20, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Retro Luxury: 1959 Spartan Imperial Villa
It seems like large Spartan luxury trailers are coming out of the woodwork lately. In fact, we’ve featured several here on Barn Finds over the past few months. They have great retro styling and work really well as tiny… more»
Aug 17, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Recent Refit: 1968 Commer Camper Van
One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is that occasionally a vehicle will come across our desks which can revive long-forgotten childhood memories. This 1968 Commer Camper is one that does that for me. For a short… more»
Aug 10, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cheap 1950 Spartan Mansion?
After featuring a few of these Spartan Campers, which have all fetched good money, we have been on the lookout for some more affordable examples. Obviously, just like any classic vehicle, cheaper examples tend to need work. This 1950… more»
Aug 9, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mopar Mansion: 1969 Dodge A108 Corey Cruiser
There is a definite advantage to a camper style van when you’re hitting the road. Why pay for expensive motel rooms when you can just pull over and knock off for a bit? The assumption was probably that a… more»
