Dodge referred to its extended A108 (108-inch wheelbase) van as being king-sized, and compared to the smaller 90-inch wheelbase it was a nice upgrade for buyers who needed more room – such as delivery companies, plumbers, construction workers, companies… more»
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Dec 4, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
A Long Way from Home: 1966 Boyertown Crew Bus
While coachbuilding for luxury cars slowly died off in the immediate prewar period, the commercial vehicle side of things managed to live on for another few decades. The Boyertown Auto Body Works of Boyertown, Pennsylvania was the most prolific… more»
Nov 28, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sleeper Potential: 1956 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
The Chevrolet Delivery Sedan (aka Sedan Delivery) was based on the entry-level 150 2-door station wagon. During the “Tri-Five” era of 1955 to 1957, nearly 30,000 were produced, though a far cry from the almost five million automobiles the… more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Half-Buried: 1967 Dodge A-100 Van
The Dodge A-100 (and A-108 with a longer wheelbase) was a “cabover” panel van built by Chrysler from 1964 to 1970. Next to the VW van, it may have been the most popular of its kind in the 1970s… more»
Nov 18, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Six-Wheeled Mystery Machine: 1983 Dodge Ram Van B350
This is a rare opportunity to own an unusual 6-wheeled Scooby Doo-themed van. This 1983 Dodge Ram van is a highly custom machine with 112,000 miles. The seller notes that the mystery machine started life as a camper van… more»
Oct 28, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Unrestored Hippie Van! 1976 Dodge Tradesman
Dodge’s B-Series vans, dubbed the RAM, were in production for more than 30 years (1971-2003). The first generation ran through 1978 and was divided into two categories, Tradesman for cargo vans and Sportsman for people vans. The Tradesman was… more»
Oct 13, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
No Reserve: V8-Powered 1966 Dodge A100
I only say this as an envious outsider, but van life might be the best life. Consider the following: 1. A van is easier to customize because it’s a rolling billboard. 2. You can carry people. 3. You can… more»
Sep 11, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original Paint: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
I’ll come right out and say it: I think that the quirky Corvair Greenbrier is the best-looking small van ever built. Sure, the Econoline and A100 are also offbeat, fun-looking little haulers, but the two-tone paint on this Chevy… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Left Hand Drive: 1939 Ford Thames Panel Van
When was the last time you spied one of these, a 1939 Ford Thames panel van? Maybe never, right? This one’s an export model as it is equipped with left-hand drive – not exactly what one would expect from… more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
No Reserve Shorty: 1976 Chevrolet G10 Van
This 1976 Chevrolet G10 van has already received quite a bit of attention from the previous owner, but unfortunately, he’s now gone to the other side, so it’ll be up to the future caretaker to decide how to move… more»
Aug 6, 2024 • Auctions • 30 Comments
BF Auction: 1965 Dodge A100 Van
Tackling a full-blown restoration can be daunting, but purchasing a classic where the hard work is complete can be irresistible. Such is the case with this 1965 Dodge A100 Van. It is a striking-looking vehicle that is a turnkey… more»
Jul 28, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One-Family-Owned! 1989 Toyota Van LE 4×4
This 1989 Toyota Van LE 4×4 is the equivalent of a unicorn carrying two politicians reaching across the aisle on their way to the we’ve-finally-achieved-world-peace celebration. It’s rare, maybe even rarer than any of those other things, for sure… more»
Jul 10, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Bullet Proof? 1981 GMC Armored Van
This armored van is one of those vehicles that poses the question, “What would you do with it if you bought it”? The seller tells us this armored truck was built by International Harvester in 1981 and research indicates… more»
Jun 16, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Museum Piece: 1966 Fiat 600D Multipla
The Minivan was the rising star of the 1980s new car market, and it seemed that as the decade progressed, every manufacturer wanted a slice of the action. However, Fiat comfortably beat them to the punch with its 1956… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Paddy Wagon Project: 1949 Dodge Power Wagon
“Paddy wagons” have been used for ages by police to transport groups of prisoners. They were especially visible in the 1930s during Prohibition when the cops were conducting raids on establishments selling illegal hooch. The suspects would be rounded… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Field Find: 1967 Dodge A100 Panel Van
The A100 was a “shorty” van built by Dodge from 1964 to 1970. With a wheelbase of just 90 inches, it was popular first as a commercial delivery vehicle and later as a beach van with teenagers (shades of… more»
