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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Sunbeam-Powered: 1967 Commer 2500 Camper
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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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
