Ma Bell. It’s a term that most people under 40 don’t have a clue about. Most younger folks have probably never heard of the Bell System or anything related to the pre-AT&T era because they weren’t even alive in… more»
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BF Auction: 1949 Dodge Route Van
Here’s a chance to own a truly unique piece of Dodge history. This 1949 Dodge Route Van, available now exclusively on Barn Finds, comes from Albuquerque, New Mexico, showing just 48,022 miles on the odometer. With a clean title,… more»
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Texas Truck: 1959 Ford F-100 Panel 292 V8
This 1959 Ford F-100 Standard Panel appears to be what Ford referred to as Vermillion for its red color in this year. The white paint scheme on top is pretty unique; most of them would have been white above… more»
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Groovy Survivor: 1976 Dodge B200 Custom Van
Finding a true 1970s van that hasn’t been gutted, rodded, or endlessly repainted is getting tougher every year, but this 1976 Dodge B200 Camper Van is the real deal. Listed here on eBay with a clean title and just… more»
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32k-Mile Minivan: 1994 Plymouth Voyager
By the end of the 1970s, Chrysler Corp. needed more than a government bailout to keep them afloat. They needed products that the public would buy. First came the K-Car, Chrysler’s first go at FWD economy automobiles. Then the… more»
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1976 Ford E-150 Van W/Turtle-Top Conversion
One of the best ideas in camping in a long time is the pop-top van camper. You have the utility and driving ease of a regular-sized van, one that will fit through your regular garage door opening, and then… more»
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Rare Japanese Classic: 1989 Nissan S-Cargo
Some classics are designed to be taken seriously, while others appear to be tongue-in-cheek creations by the manufacturer. Released in 1989, the Nissan S-Cargo falls into the latter category. Not only is its name a play on the French… more»
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No Shorty Here! 1978 Dodge B200 Tradesman 3-Door Maxivan
As many auto buyers shifted their focus towards economy and improved gas mileage in the late seventies, downsizing was gaining popularity in the industry during this time, with several models seeing a significant reduction in both size and weight… more»
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“AdVANtage”: 1978 Ford Econoline 150 Shorty 4WD Conversion
Ford’s clever marketing slogan – AdVANtage Ford! – reminded customers that the Econoline was ready for anything. The company had plenty of practice adapting the van’s format since launching the model in 1961 with a mid-engine layout on a… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Ford Econoline Van
It was inevitable that it would happen, but we are all subjected to a twisted sense of reality in the collector car world. On any given weekend in America, there is almost certainly a local car show going on… more»
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8-Door Hauler: 1965 Ford Econoline Van
The seller only lays down 17 words in their description, three short lines of text. That’s a bummer compared to some folks who write paragraph after paragraph. Then again, this one provides pretty nice photos, so it makes up… more»
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Sorted and Serviced! 1961 International AM120 Metro Step Van
International Harvester – well known since 1902 for its agricultural equipment – began making heavy duty trucks in 1915, concentrating on delivery markets. As its finances flourished, the company invested in more models, including a step-van introduced in 1938…. more»
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Groovy Shorty Van: 1961 Ford Econoline
A full-size vintage van may be more comfortable for long family trips, but when it comes to the cool factor, it’s hard to beat one of a shorter variety. Ford introduced its Econoline back in ’61, which was also… more»
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Shag and More! 1977 Ford Econoline 150
Five slot mags, raised white letter tires, shag, and bubble windows take this van and its passengers back to a time when vans were never “mini,” and inspired fear in every teenage girl’s parents. Buyers hoping to recapture some… more»
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Rust-Free 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
Two days. On the weekend, it goes by in an instant; on weekdays, not so much. But it’s an eternity for a craigslist ad to be posted when the subject matter seems like such an obvious bargain. Of course,… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 Ford Econoline E-350 Chateau
PENDING! Every once in a while, a car (or van, in this case) will pop up for sale on Barn Finds that inspires some wistful curiosity about its original owner. What was the purpose of this 1977 Econoline? It’s a… more»
