Vans

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

39k Original Miles: 1978 Chevrolet G20 Van

One of the bigger changes we’ve seen in vehicle usage over the years is how businesses used to see a clean van or truck as much of a marketing tool as a utilitarian appliance. The G20 series of vans… more»

Subaru EV: 1981 Jet Industries Electra-Van 600

I always think of Stevie Ray Vaughan when I think of Austin, Texas, and when I’m there I always visit the SRV statue on the banks of the river. One thing I rarely think of when I think of… more»

Make Local Deliveries! 1963 Jeep FJ Fleetvan

Most people associate the Jeep brand with small, off-road vehicles that date back to World War II. But did you know that Willys Motors and Kaiser-Jeep were also in the delivery van business? They built the little FJ Fleetvan… more»

52 Years of Storage and 55K Miles: 1935 Ford Sedan Delivery

Like our primate cousins, we are curious creatures.  We dream about what might be inside when we see something that potentially hides a prize.  Like how people playing “Let’s Make a Deal” with Monty Hall on TV would bet… more»

Time Capsule: 1963 Fiat 600 Multipla

I’m sure Chrysler thought itself clever, coming up with the minivan. But while the Dodge and Plymouth “magic wagons” introduced in 1983 fit the bill for millions of consumers for decades to come, back in 1956 Fiat had already… more»

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