Collectors are conferring almost as much favor to vintage vans lately as they are to vintage trucks. Here on craigslist is a rare one, a 1960 Peugeot D4B panel van. These vans were first made in 1946 by Chenard-Walcker,… more»
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Work or Pleasure: 1977 Dodge B200 Van
Dodge’s B-series vehicles covered both pickup trucks and vans in the 1970s. The latter would be popular for commercial use and were also often turned into “boogie vans” by youthful Baby Boomers. This 1977 edition of the B200 (the… more»
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California 4-Speed: 1982 Ford Econoline Shorty
The disco era was barely hanging on by 1982, having spun (no pun intended) enough polyester pants, silk shirts, and gold chains to keep factories humming for years. Vanning was still a thing, however, and this 1982 Ford Econoline… more»
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BF Auction: 1989 Nissan S-Cargo
UPDATE – Shortly after we launched the auction for this S-Cargo, the Vancouver area was buried by a snowstorm that left the seller snowed in for the duration of the auction. There were requests for additional photos, but since… more»
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1 of 1,528: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
In its second year of production, the Chevrolet Corvair gained a van model called the Greenbrier. It was part of a series of utilitarian vehicles the Corvan 95, which shared the air-cooled engine of the new compact automobile. The… more»
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Restore or Window Art? 1966 Piaggio APE
As World War II was ending, Piaggio began building scooters in Italy. They extended the product line in 1948 with the APE (pronounced ah-pay), which was a small utility vehicle that used a Vespa front end and engine. This… more»
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Ready for Resto: 1965 Volkswagen Split Window Van
In 1947, Ben Pon, a distributor for Volkswagen in Holland, witnessed utility vehicles running around the VW campus hauling parts and dreamed up an idea for enclosing the basic platforms that were acting as carry-alls. He sketched an idea… more»
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Century High-Top Conversion! 1988 Chevrolet G20 Van
Don’t you miss the days when vans were plentiful, and your average Joe could just walk into his local Chevrolet dealer any day of the week and drive out in a new van that didn’t break the bank? And… more»
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As Is, Where Is: 1964 International Harvester Metro Van
Step vans originated in the 1930s as a convenience for multi-stop delivery drivers. Ideal for bread, milk, and anything that was delivered frequently on a specific route, these were designed so the driver could easily step in and out… more»
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Before the Tesla! Pair of 1982 Electreks
Four years before Elon Musk was even born (1971), another pioneer started a company to build electric-powered cars. The man was John Gould, and the name of the Colorado-based company was Unique Mobility. From 1979 to 1982, he managed… more»
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Custom Built 1973 Stretched Volkswagen Camper Bus!
As it sits right now, this VW bus isn’t looking quite the same as I’m sure it did nearly 50 years ago when a Boeing engineer from Seattle custom-built it in 1973, but as I strive to look beyond… more»
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Short Survivor: 1977 Dodge B100 Tradesman
Dodge B-Series vans have been around for over five decades, that’s longer than a lot of you have been on the planet, and less than some of you (us) have been on the planet. This is a 1977 Dodge… more»
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5K-Mile Fire Station Find: 1980 Dodge B100
Talk about a low-mile vehicle, this 1980 Dodge B100 van has a mere 5,048 miles on it, according to the seller. They say that it isn’t a barn find but a fire station find, which explains the ultra-low miles…. more»
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Chicken Bus: 1965 Volkswagen Type 2
The iconic VW bus, known officially as the Type 2, began production in 1950. And is still going strong today in its sixth generation. Back when this 1965 edition was new, it was recruited to be a delivery vehicle… more»
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Well-Kept Beauville! 1982 Chevrolet G20 Van
In Chevrolet parlance, the “Beauville” goes back to 1954, originally used to denote a base station wagon perfect for paupers and misers. Thanks to Wikipedia for some details. By the time this 1982 Chevrolet Beauville in Joppa, Maryland came… more»
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Stunning Tribute: 1980 Holden WB Panel Van Sandman Tribute
Australia followed many western countries with the adoption of vans as multi-purpose vehicles. While many saw commercial service, some owners personalized their Van to reflect their planned use. Holden saw the marketing benefit, releasing the HQ “Sandman” van in… more»
