Teardrop campers were very popular in the mid 20th century. They were light enough to pull behind most family sedans and allowed people to go camping in something besides a tent. Vintage campers have made a big comeback over… more»
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Hardly A Canned Ham: 1961 Holiday House Geographic
Within every segment of collectible vehicles, there’s a very small subset of “holy grail” models at the apex of their respective food chains. For Italian exotics, it’s the Ferrari 250. Jags have the D-Type. The ’71 Hemi ‘Cuda convertible… more»
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One Of Fourteen? 1963 Corvair Motor Home
So, you’ve been thinking about getting into the RV scene and enjoying the carefree vagabond lifestyle. But as a car guy or gal, you want something with style because you’re unique. The RV of your dreams – a 1963… more»
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Clark, That There’s An RV: 1964 Dodge Travco
How neat is this old R.V.? While modern recreational vehicles have all the conveniences including WiFi, satellite T.V., washing machines and convection ovens, there’s something about the nostalgia of vintage campers. This particular R.V. is a 1964 Dodge Travco…. more»
Reader Ad: 1974 FMC 2900R Motor Coach
What Makes It Special? Engine and transmission with less than 5,000 miles. Fantastic condition – inside and out. 22.5 tires and conversion of front steer (in front of front transverse spring rather than behind) are very costly conversions.
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Long Story: 1960 VW Custom Camper Bus
The versatility of the Volkswagen Type 2 is like none other. The model carries many variants from Panel Van, Kombi, Samba and many more. Custom conversions are not uncommon, the type 2 has been used for everything from an… more»
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Happy Camper: 1970 Dodge Travco 270
Baby boomers seeking a psychedelic trip to Burning Man (or anywhere) should take a closer look at this 1970 Travco motorhome located in Wooster, Ohio and listed here on eBay. With a starting bid of $6,500 and a BIN of… more»
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Luxury Road Trip: 1968 Cadillac Camper
Classic campers are the perfect vehicle to experience and explore America with. This factory built 1968 Cadillac camper was built by Superior Coach and combines luxury and a motor home all into one. Ready to roll, and with many… more»
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Roadside Sighting: Oldsmobile Toronado Camper
There are some really interesting and odd creations out there, but this Toronado Camper Conversion is definitely at the top of the list. Looking David G’s roadside sighting over, you really have to wonder what the builder was thinking… more»
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Preserved Palm Beach: 1977 GMC Motorhome
GMC’s classic front-driver motorhome was somewhat of a hit when it was introduced, leading to a long production cycle and a good number still on the road today. They command a following for any number of reasons, including their… more»
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Glamping Potential: Pilot Panther Showman’s Caravan
You may think the term “glamping” is annoying (I’ll admit to not loving it), but it’s definitely a trend and a potential money maker for the savvy camper builder. The idea of making camping more laden with creature comforts… more»
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Become a Vanner: 1975 Dodge Tradesman Camper
We do love camper vans here, especially examples like this with some really thoughtful details and nice execution. The Dodge Tradesman 100 began life as a normal passenger van but was then converted via the aftermarket to become a… more»
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No Reserve Motorhome: 1985 Toyota Rader
This is pretty cool: a 1985 Toyota Rader, a Class C motorhome that has been with just two families since new. The current owners bought it in 1987 off of the original caretakers and it’s safe to say they’ve… more»
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Dormobile Camper: 1969 Land Rover Series IIA
This Land Rover was recently listed in the Barn Finds Classified and it is one cool machine! Reader John P is the seller of this rare pop-top and he emailed us wondering if we had any thoughts on his… more»
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$1,900 Motorhome: 1969 Travel Queen
Spring is almost here, at least visually, in the upper-Midwest where we’ve been hammered by recent snowstorms. I always get the travel bug at this time of year and this 1969 Travel Queen motorhome would be a fun project… more»
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Miles of Memories: 1954 Chevy House Car
How neat is this? I bet most of you have never seen a 1954 Chevrolet House Car. Said to be built by a “factory conversion shop”, this car screams 50’s fun. Found here on Craigslist with a selling price… more»
