Vans

V8/3-Speed: 1960 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery

Following in the vein of this 1950 Pontiac Sedan Delivery is this 1960 Chevrolet example. We have covered this vintage SD on Barn Finds before – with approximately 5,300 produced, they’re not exactly rare. But, they’re still an interesting… more»

One Of 400? 1950 Pontiac Sedan Delivery

Until I saw this listing, I had completely forgotten that Pontiac made, what I consider one of the 20th century’s more unusual body styles, a sedan delivery. The idea of a panel van makes sense but I guess a… more»

5.0 Liter Van! 1965 Ford Econoline Clubwagon

There was a time if you blindfolded yourself and pitched a horseshoe, you’d probably bean a first-gen (1961-1967) Ford “E” Series (Econoline) van. They were absolutely everywhere to the tune of about 550K assembled. Considering that substantial production number,… more»

Get Them While They Last! Vintage Chevrolets, Ford, and More

What started as seven vintage vehicles produced between 1951 and 1970 has dwindled to four. The ones that have already sold may have been the most interesting of the lot. Of those left, only two photos are provided, so… more»

Milk Delivery Van: 1950 DIVCO 300C

The term DIVCO stood for Detroit Industrial Vehicles Company. For two-thirds of the 20th Century, they built a variety of commercial delivery vehicles, including the little trucks that may have brought milk to your house when you were a… more»

Grateful Dead Van! 1969 Volkswagen Type II Bus

Nothing is more symbolic of the restless decade that was the 1960s than a VW Bus. They were are over the place out West and at Woodstock, becoming the consummate symbolic hippie transport. This is edition is most interesting… more»

1 of 100? 1978 Dodge Dreamer RV Hauler

It’s no mystery that I’m a huge fan of unusual (oddball?) vehicles, the weirder and more obscure the better. If they’re even barely usable, even better! Well, maybe not that part, but I would have no real use for… more»

Right Out Of The Barn: 1973 Chevrolet G10 Van

Back in the day, finding a van like this 1973 Chevrolet G10 usually meant that it was equipped with a rear bumper sticker that read, “If this van’s a-rockin’, don’t…” well you can fill in the rest of the… more»

375 Horsepower 1935 Dodge Sedan Delivery!

Once upon a time, delivery trucks weren’t really trucks. Rebodied sedans with toughened-up suspension were sufficient, and today’s listing is one of those more interesting examples. Complete with modern enhancements like air conditioning, tilting steering wheel, a Dana rear… more»

Project In Waiting: 1953 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery

One autobody design that I still find fascinating is the sedan delivery, just like this 1953 Chevrolet example. In a nutshell, it’s a two-door station wagon body with a flat cargo floor and side windows that have been replaced… more»

Garage Find Camper! 1977 Chevrolet G10 Van

The G10, sometimes known simply as the “Chevy Van”, was produced from 1964-96. It replaced the rear-engine Corvair Corvan/Greenbrier as well as the panel van version of the Chevy Suburban. These vans were often customized for personal use and… more»

Party Headquarters! Customized 1978 Dodge Street Van

Tube sox.  Watergate.  Polaroids.  The Brady Bunch.  Customized Vans.  Thinking about the seventies, there’s not a whole lot I really miss about them other than when I saw a customized van going down the street (and of course watching… more»

Nice Patina: 1939 White Horse Step Van

Remember back when delivery vans came by the house to drop off milk and pick up the empties? I guess it’s still done today, but far less common than it was in the middle of the 20th Century. One… more»

DKW Collection For Sale Includes First F91 Cabriolet!

DKW was one of four companies that formed Auto Union in Germany in 1932 and is an ancestor of the modern-day Audi. Its roots go back to building toy engines and motorcycles before eventually getting into the car business…. more»

Vintage Lettering: 1962 Ford “Rudy’s Laundry” Van

The E-Series Ford van is the company’s second-longest-running nameplate, only outdone by the F-Series line of trucks. The Econoline (for cargo) and Club Wagon (for people) were introduced in 1961 as replacements for the F-Series van and the model… more»

Rare Find: 1954 Fageol Freighter

Around the time of World War I, three brothers named Fageol got into the farm tractor building business. They would diversify over time and eventually produce buses and vans under the Twin Coach Motor Company name. The Fageol Freighter… more»

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