There are several areas in my town where an older home is frequently torn down, followed by the construction of a pair of what we call tall-and-skinny houses on the property. The first thing that came to mind when… more»
Vans
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Fleetvan Unicorn: 1961 Jeep Willys FJ-3 Project in Ohio
Oddball utility vehicles have always been part of Jeep and Willys history, but few are as uncommon—or as instantly recognizable—as the Willys Fleetvan. This 1961 Jeep Willys FJ-3, currently listed on Facebook Marketplace in Canton, Ohio, is one of… more»
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Restored 1972 Ford E200 Econoline 331 V8
Wow. Wow. Wow! A triple-wow is issued on this mind-blowing, nut-and-bolt restored 1972 Ford E200 Econoline van. Heck, let’s make it four Wows! We always hope that folks will click on the ads and look at the photos and… more»
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Party Van Potential: 1967 Ford Econoline
You don’t see very many of them cruising the streets today, but for those who grew up during the hippie generation, a party van was once a cultural icon back in the sixties and seventies, especially those with custom… more»
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Project-In-Waiting: 1939 Fordson E83W Van
The Fordson E83W was central to Ford of Britain’s response to the changing economy during the Great Depression. With its small, economical motor and near-endless variety of cargo configurations – including open pickup, flatbed, barrel, concessionaire, and so on… more»
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3-53 Detroit Diesel: 1958 Boyertown (Chevrolet) Merchandiser
Let’s face it, America was built on the backs of delivery vehicles. While we owe a debt of gratitude to the horse, for the last 100-plus years, we have been beholden to trucks and vans. While 18-wheelers still deliver… more»
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Parked In 2001: Rust-Free 1977 Ford Econoline
What a time capsule. Bought new in the San Francisco area by the seller’s parents, the van and family moved to the Pacific Northwest, and both have lived there ever since 1982. It’s easily the best area of the… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1972 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT
I’ve always envied the one-make person, the “Mopar-or-no-car” types, or those who bleed Ford Blue, or those who sided with 50 percent of Americans in always buying GM (when they were at their peak). I am not that guy,… more»
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Vintage Van: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
The very first car I can barely remember my parents owning was a 1965 Chevrolet Corvair, and my only recollections are that it was white and a sedan. Most buyers seemed to embrace the Corvair when it was introduced… more»
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Air-Cooled/4-Speed 1982 VW Vanagon
When I picture the ideal VW bus I’d most enjoy driving, it’s likely to be one of the older examples that first comes to mind. You know, one of the more rounded types that might have colorful, smiling daisies… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
