Buckle up, because this one’s a doozy. The Chevy van you see here was made famous – some say immortal – in the film Van Nuys Boulevard after a short cameo driving down the strip. For whatever reason, the “Wild Cherry”… more»
Vans
Sep 24, 2018 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
440 Shag Wagon: 1978 Dodge B200 Van
Rarely do I see a van I want as badly as this one: a factory 440-equipped Dodge B200 that isn’t a camper. The seller is asking $20,000 for this slick van, otherwise known as a “Super Bee” (at least according… more»
Sep 22, 2018 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
Foregone Conclusion: 1981 Renault 4 F6
“It’s like those French have a different word for everything”, to quote a famous Steve Martin comedy bit. This Renault 4 F6 van, or fourgonnette, is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $3,399 and it’s located in Maurertown,… more»
Aug 27, 2018 • For Sale • 35 Comments
5-Speed For Trade: 1988 Plymouth Voyager
Some of you never thought you’d see the day when vehicles from the 1980s would be shown on classic car websites, let alone a minivan. Every day that you wake up you’re a day older and so is the… more»
Aug 21, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Unhappy Hippy: 1974 Dodge B100 Custom Van
These custom Dodge “hippy vans” can be trouble, as they look like a ton of fun with their period aero and graphics kits, but can also become serious projects with little financial upside. Like anything you can live in,… more»
Aug 14, 2018 • For Sale • 79 Comments
Rock History: Aerosmith Tour Van Discovered
Making the rounds on the internet is the discovery of a former tour van believed to have belonged to the founding members of Aerosmith, which traced its beginnings to the Boston area in the 1970s. The International Harvester Metro Van… more»
Aug 13, 2018 • Uncategorized • 42 Comments
Clean First Gen: 1984 Dodge Grand Caravan
The first-generation Dodge Caravan is a specimen of conundrums: it is significant, effectively creating an entirely new class of vehicles that today remain some manufacturers’ biggest sellers; it’s emblematic of the 80s, with its boxy styling, airy greenhouse and… more»
Aug 13, 2018 • Exclusives • 6 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1972 Ford Club Wagon Chateau
If you needed to haul a lot of people in relative comfort back in the early ’70s, a Ford Club Wagon Chateau would have been one of the best options available. While based on the Econoline, these vans came… more»
Aug 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
Rolling Time Capsule: 1974 Dodge Custom Van
Am I the only one who thinks these ’70s airbrushed custom vans get a bad rap? There’s always a joke or two with some combination of “rocking” and “knocking” or cracks about what kind of biological pathogens may be… more»
Jul 28, 2018 • For Sale • 6 Comments
V8 Shorty Swap: 1988 Chevrolet G10 Van
A classic van is an extremely practical choice for a classic project. Right now, my 1981 Toyota HiAce is full of beach chairs, umbrellas, donation items and replacement scrap metal for the rusted portions. In case my insurance agent… more»
Jul 26, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
LRP Conversion: 1977 Dodge B200 Woodsman
If there were a contest for “Most 70s Inspired” interior, I believe this 1977 Dodge B200 van would be a contender. There’s some more homework that needs to be done about this Dodge’s origins, but the seller calls it… more»
Jul 24, 2018 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Time Machine: 1973 Ford Econoline Van
The “Van” era was a cool place in time, and some of the period correct vans that pop up out of the wood work are true rolling works of art like this 1973 Ford Econoline van. With groovy and… more»
Jul 22, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Duality Duo: 1988 Ford E-350 Centurion
Duality basically means that you can’t have good without evil or darkness without light or a van without a pickup box on the back.. er.. hey, wait a minute. This dually-equipped duality duo is a 1988 Ford E-350 Centurion,… more»
Jul 22, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Tiara Conversion: 1993 Chevrolet G20 Hightop
One of the sad facts of life is that Chevy and GMC G20-based conversion vans tend to age poorly. Perhaps it’s because they begin getting used as portable homeless shelters by the time their values plummet, or maybe their… more»
Jul 19, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Portrait Inside: 1967 Chevrolet G10 Boogie Van
This is the first time that I can remember seeing a vehicle with a portrait of itself hanging inside. But, when it comes to vanning, the sky’s the limit as it relates to personal touches. This 1967 Chevy G10… more»
Jul 18, 2018 • Uncategorized • 37 Comments
Long Story: 1960 VW Custom Camper Bus
The versatility of the Volkswagen Type 2 is like none other. The model carries many variants from Panel Van, Kombi, Samba and many more. Custom conversions are not uncommon, the type 2 has been used for everything from an… more»
