Vans

Van, Boat, Or Motorhome? 1986 Ford Boaterhome!

If this rig had a helicopter as part of the package, it would really be something, not that a van that swallows a huge boat and then hauls it around as if nothing was unusual about that, wasn’t enough…. more»

Long Term Ownership: 1965 Ford Falcon Deluxe Club Wagon

While early sedan delivery vehicles provided a template for future vans, it was the Volkswagen Transporter – launched in 1950 – that popularized the body style. It still took ten years for the first US-made vans to hit the… more»

Tribute Van: 1977 Dodge B200 Yamahauler

As far as I know, we’ve only seen one other Dodge Van Yamahauler here on Barn Finds over the years, and that one was also a tribute rather than the real thing. That isn’t a bad thing at all…. more»

Unique Camper Van: 1976 Dodge B200 “Merry Miler”

The seller of this 1976 Dodge B200 van with a “Merry Miler” camper van conversion has a built-in sales pitch that they use to great effect: “Uncle Rico’s Van.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with the quirky… more»

Blank Canvas Build: 1993 Chevrolet Blazer 2-Door Project

Two-door SUVs from the ’90s have taken on a cult following, and Chevrolet’s 1500 Blazer sits near the top of that list. This 1993 Chevy Blazer, listed here on craigslist, located in near Tacoma, WA, isn’t a turn-key driver,… more»

Retro Cruiser: 1977 Plymouth Voyager Van

The custom van craze of the 1970s gave us some of the most memorable machines of the decade, and this 1977 Plymouth Voyager fits right into that world. Offered here on Facebook Marketplace out of Medina, Ohio, the big… more»

Bell System Van: 1983 Dodge B150 Van 4-Speed

Ma Bell. It’s a term that most people under 40 don’t have a clue about. Most younger folks have probably never heard of the Bell System or anything related to the pre-AT&T era because they weren’t even alive in… more»

BF Auction: 1949 Dodge Route Van

Here’s a chance to own a truly unique piece of Dodge history. This 1949 Dodge Route Van, available now exclusively on Barn Finds, comes from Albuquerque, New Mexico, showing just 48,022 miles on the odometer. With a clean title,… more»

Texas Truck: 1959 Ford F-100 Panel 292 V8

This 1959 Ford F-100 Standard Panel appears to be what Ford referred to as Vermillion for its red color in this year. The white paint scheme on top is pretty unique; most of them would have been white above… more»

Groovy Survivor: 1976 Dodge B200 Custom Van

Finding a true 1970s van that hasn’t been gutted, rodded, or endlessly repainted is getting tougher every year, but this 1976 Dodge B200 Camper Van is the real deal. Listed here on eBay with a clean title and just… more»

32k-Mile Minivan: 1994 Plymouth Voyager

By the end of the 1970s, Chrysler Corp. needed more than a government bailout to keep them afloat. They needed products that the public would buy. First came the K-Car, Chrysler’s first go at FWD economy automobiles. Then the… more»

1976 Ford E-150 Van W/Turtle-Top Conversion

One of the best ideas in camping in a long time is the pop-top van camper. You have the utility and driving ease of a regular-sized van, one that will fit through your regular garage door opening, and then… more»

Rare Japanese Classic: 1989 Nissan S-Cargo

Some classics are designed to be taken seriously, while others appear to be tongue-in-cheek creations by the manufacturer. Released in 1989, the Nissan S-Cargo falls into the latter category. Not only is its name a play on the French… more»

No Shorty Here! 1978 Dodge B200 Tradesman 3-Door Maxivan

As many auto buyers shifted their focus towards economy and improved gas mileage in the late seventies, downsizing was gaining popularity in the industry during this time, with several models seeing a significant reduction in both size and weight… more»

“AdVANtage”: 1978 Ford Econoline 150 Shorty 4WD Conversion

Ford’s clever marketing slogan – AdVANtage Ford! – reminded customers that the Econoline was ready for anything. The company had plenty of practice adapting the van’s format since launching the model in 1961 with a mid-engine layout on a… more»

BF Auction: 1962 Ford Econoline Van

It was inevitable that it would happen, but we are all subjected to a twisted sense of reality in the collector car world. On any given weekend in America, there is almost certainly a local car show going on… more»

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