Given the attrition that occurs over 60 years, you don’t see all that many 1961 cars these days. But you almost never see one that was converted into a coach to transport passengers to and from the airport. Such… more»
Vans
May 19, 2021 • For Sale • 103 Comments
Forest Find: 1955 Volkswagen 23 Window Samba Bus
The rusted metal piled deep in these crates was once a 1955 Volkswagen Deluxe Microbus, also known as a Samba Bus or Sunroof Deluxe. The crates are located in Richmond, Virginia, and listed here on Hemmings for $34,500, or… more»
May 13, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
True Barn Find: 1958 Volkswagen Microbus
The Volkswagen Microbus, given the factory designation Type 2 because it was Volkswagen’s second model after the Type 1 Beetle, has a history almost as long and iconic as, well, the Volkswagen Microbus. It truly is a unique vehicle… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
High Performance! 1967 Volkswagen 23 Window Bus
When I first reviewed the listing for this VW type II, the descriptor “very quick” lept off the page and I thought, “Really? This should be good” But further reading explains a bit about this VW’s newfound mojo and… more»
May 4, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Real Life Transformer: 1970 Citroën HY
Citroën has always had cool and quirky vehicles, and this unibody, front-wheel drive, manual, corrugated steel cargo van with innovative independent suspension is no exception. Those aren’t even the coolest or weirdest aspects of this, either, but more on… more»
May 1, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
1973 Volkswagen Riviera Camper Van Survivor
Riviera Motors was a major Volkswagen distributor in Beaverton, Oregon, just miles from Portland, which was one of the main ports of entry for Volkswagen imports to the West Coast in the 1960s. During that time, Volkswagen camper vans… more»
Apr 28, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Period-Correct Custom: 1976 Chevrolet G20 Van
Did you miss the heyday of mid-1970s van culture? There is a strong Instagram-fueled “van life” scene in 2021, but it is just not quite the same as the days of vans done up in an outrageous combination of… more»
Apr 18, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Field of Dreams: Huge Montana Collection For Sale!
If you find yourself out roaming around anywhere near Great Falls, Montana, there’s a treasure trove of old cars, trucks, tractors, trailers, boats, toys and other assorted stuff to be found. It’s all for sale, including both restored and… more»
Apr 10, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Seldom Seen Microvan: 1969 Subaru Sambar
UPDATE 4/11/21: Several of our readers have indicated these were sold in the U.S. as the Subaru 360. Sorry for any confusion. The Sambar was a microvan that Subaru first launched in 1961 and would build for another 50… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Restomod Ready? 1959 Divco Delivery Van
Every time I spy a Divco delivery van, I automatically think of the punk rock band, The Dead Milkmen. It’s a bit of an odd association but not entirely out of character – it’s hard to imagine a Divco… more»
Mar 14, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Rare Schnellaster! 1957 DKW Auto Union Van
Before there was the minivan, and Audi for that matter, there was the Schnellaster F89 L from DKW which was part of Germany’s Auto Union. This FWD gem was offered between 1949 and 1962 and focused on getting the… more»
Mar 13, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Strange Snail Van: 1989 Nissan S-Cargo
As one of Nissan’s “Pike Cars”, this 1989 Nissan S-Cargo van is about as unique as it gets. They aren’t huge but if you need a huge presence for your business, this would be hard to beat. It can… more»
Mar 8, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Slant-Six Survivor: 1967 Dodge A100 Van
Back in the 1960s through 1980s, the Dodge A100 van was a common sight, often used for commercial deliveries. But after its working life was done, the Dodge could find itself in the parking lot at high schools waiting… more»
Custom Van Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet G20
Certain vehicles are amazingly evocative of time and place. Can you picture a Chevy Vega without thinking of it lined up for fuel during the gas crisis? And here’s another Chevy, a 1979 G20 custom conversion van, that takes… more»
Jan 28, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Field of Dreams: Countless Trucks in Texas
What is better than finding an abandoned truck in a field? Well, of course, it is a whole field full of abandoned trucks! So today, we bring you a host of trucks that are for sale in a field… more»
Jan 25, 2021 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Rare 15-Window: 1957 Volkswagen Bus
What is more rare than a 23 window Volkswagen Bus? Well, according to the seller, this 15 window Volkswagen Deluxe Bus. I guess less is more. Located in Grants Pass, Oregon, this Volkswagen bus is clearly a restoration project…. more»
