The added jalousie windows on the two side doors are a nice touch for this otherwise mostly-windowless 1963 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Corvan. The base Corvair “95” vans (named for the 95-inch wheelbase) were cargo vans, and a step up… more»
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Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Barn Find? 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
The vagaries of buying a car sight unseen are bound to rouse a heated online debate among car folk. As on many things, I fall somewhere in between; for example, if I were spending new house money on a… more»
Mar 12, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1977 Chevrolet G20 Shorty Van
Van culture reached its zenith in the 1970s, and those of us who lived through that period can remember some pretty wild creations. From dazzling paint to airbrushed murals and outrageous interior appointments, these vehicles were a veritable home-away-from-home… more»
Mar 10, 2025 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Older Hippie Van? 1962 Ford Econoline
The Ford E-Series of vans and pickups arrived in 1961 and were commonly known as the Econoline. It’s first generation was based on the new Ford Falcon’s compact platform, modified to accept a “mid-engine” layout (the front seats were… more»
Mar 1, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Dustbuster On Wheels: 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
The 1990s Pontiac Trans Sport was the General Motors’ division’s first minivan, using a front-wheel-drive platform shared with the Chevrolet Lumina APV and the Oldsmobile Silhouette. They all had the physical profile of a “Dustbuster” mini-vacuum. This survivor from… more»
Feb 20, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Finish It How You Like: 1965 Chevrolet Sportvan Deluxe
As soon as some daring inventor of the 19th century popped a set of headlights on a car, the car became a member of the family. Now bearing two eyes and a mouth, the automobile was an anthropomorphic object,… more»
Feb 14, 2025 • Exclusives • 29 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 “Boonie Bug”
Popular Mechanics has long been a source of excellent DIY projects, and the magazine typically offers comprehensive instructions and material lists for those with a sense of adventure. This 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 “Boonie Bug” is one example of… more»
Feb 13, 2025 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Head Shop Billboard? 1960 Volkswagen Type II
When I first encountered this 1960 Volkswagen Type II bus it immediately reminded me of a parking lot positioned dumpster emblazoned with a “Do Not Park In Front Of This Container” warning affixed to its front. I’m not trying… more»
Feb 10, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
350 V8-Powered! 1969 Chevrolet Sportvan 90
Somewhat similar to the Corvair Greenbriar van in being a forward control design, this 1969 Chevrolet Sportvan 90 doesn’t have a rear engine as the Corvair van did, it’s right between the front two seats. And in this case,… more»
Feb 6, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Road Ready Westfalia: 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Vanagon
While Volkswagen currently struggles to find its niche in the American market, at one time the company could do no wrong. The Volkswagen Beetle was an unlikely candidate to set sales records on this side of the Atlantic, but… more»
Jan 28, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Not a Runner: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
The Corvair is an interesting study in car-collecting habits; those who own one tend to own several, and those who don’t own one probably never will. Since 2007, I’ve played the middle ground as a one-Corvair owner. Because of… more»
Jan 26, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Custom Van Culture Artifact: 1977 Dodge B100 Van
Of all the wonderfully glorious things that Americans love, perhaps no greater love exists than that of our passionate desire to drive rear-wheel drive vehicles with V-8 engines under the hood. When emissions and fuel economy standards struck a… more»
Jan 26, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Four Wheel Drive Camper: 1978 Dodge TransVan
The 1970s were a time when vans became overwhelmingly popular. The supply of muscle cars dried up, and folks began looking for other vehicles to spend their time and money. While custom vans with wall-to-wall shag carpeting, airbrushed murals,… more»
Jan 13, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Mostly Original 1968 Chevrolet Sportvan 90 Deluxe
The 21st century needs a huskier dose of the van in its cultural diet. There’s evidence that we’re getting there: “Boogie Vans” from the ’70s have reemerged, the Chevy Astro has a cult following, and I’ve seen diecast 1/64… more»
Jan 13, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Corvair Van Project: 1960 Chevrolet Greenbrier
The Chevrolet Corvair had more body styles of the 1960s compacts. Besides the usual assortment of sedans, wagons, and convertibles, the vehicle also came as cargo and passenger vans, and pickups. All of them used the same rear-mounted, air-cooled… more»
Jan 8, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Featured on Pawn Stars! 1963 Fiat 600 Multipla
As if Fiat’s minivan isn’t charming enough – with its beetle-y shape, chipper colors, and mod interior – this example was featured on Pawn Stars, so it has mild celebrity credentials as well. Fiat created the Multipla as part… more»
