The front wheel drive GM minivans of the early ’90s were known as the dustbusters for their appliance-like styling. When the Previa debuted, it look like a space craft that was ready to hover into the skies, much like… more»
Vans
Nov 4, 2017 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
No Stains: 1974 Dodge Tradesman Custom
This is it. The pinnacle of the 1970s. If anyone ever asks what the 1970s were like, simply show them a picture of this van, play some Steve Miller Band, and let them figure out the rest! Everything about… more»
Nov 1, 2017 • Uncategorized • 34 Comments
He’s An Old Hippie: 1967 Ford Econoline 8 Door Van
In April of 1985, the Bellamy Brothers recorded a song called “Old Hippie.” It must have spoke to a lot of people, because the catchy tune ended up making it to #2 on the Billboard Country chart. Nowadays, most… more»
Oct 20, 2017 • Uncategorized • 8 Comments
Bubble Top Camper: 1968 Dodge A100 Camper
It would seem that as the week progresses that cool vintage camper vans keep showing up for sale. These Dodge A100’s are great looking vans, and offer a great use of space with a nice range of drive-train options…. more»
Oct 18, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1975 Dodge Vista Cruiser Van!
Some odd things often get submitted to the staff here at Barn Finds, and this 1975 Dodge van is one of those oddballs. Customized with an Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser roof, this Dodge has a rather unique feature that is… more»
Oct 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Josie And The Pussycats 1966 Chevy Van
Does anyone besides my wife remember the 2001 movie Josie and the Pussycats? It was based on a cartoon about 3 ladies and their band somehow heroic things. The cast and crew had a 16th reunion just a few weeks… more»
Sep 28, 2017 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Street Van: Chopped 1977 Dodge B100
Taking over a project someone else started can be a little scary, but taking over a custom that someone else started is downright harrowing. That said, the seller and creator of what we are looking at here seems well-informed… more»
Sep 28, 2017 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Survivor Shorty: 1972 Ford Econoline
I love old vans! I have yet to own one, but I will some day. There has always been something about custom vans that fascinated me. The funky styling and ’70s flavor certainly have something to do with it,… more»
Sep 20, 2017 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Vineyard Van Go: 1965 Ford Econoline
I have to admit it. I really don’t like vans very much. I’d like to give you a reasoned reason why, but I think it stems from childhood trauma. My father had a 1973 Econoline van in ratty condition,… more»
Sep 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
Rusty Survivor: 1979 Volkswagen Vanagon
Upon my first glance at this rusty mess here on eBay, I almost laughed out loud. I have had a few of these buses, and they rust away in some really delicate places. What had reader Ed Von C sent… more»
Sep 1, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Round Three: 1974 Winnebago Winnie Wagon
Brian provided the link to this super cool Winnebago Winnie Wagon (say that 5 times fast!), and I immediately thought it looked familiar. Sure enough, we have featured this unique Winnebago/Dodge lovechild before, not once but twice! That does… more»
Aug 14, 2017 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Dont Come a-Knocking: 1976 Dodge Tradesman
Don’t come a-knockin’…because this van is definitely rockin’! This might be the best throwback I’ve ever seen to the custom van trend of the ’70s. How could it possibly get better than a be-muraled Dodge van with accessory driving… more»
Aug 9, 2017 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Retired Workhorse: Well-Preserved 1962 Ford Econoline
Cars that have been well-preserved and are in good, unrestored condition are a neat thing all of their own. That being said, preserved work vehicles are something else. Most work trucks and vans saw abuse on a regular basis,… more»
Jul 26, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Tour-Thru Pop-Up: 1975 Dodge B300 Pop-Up Camper
When I was in about second or third grade, a friend of my dad sold him a 1978 Dodge Tradesman 200 van for $1,000. The van is black with a light blue interior straight out the 1970s, including captain’s… more»
Jul 24, 2017 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1978 Volkswagen Bus in Time-capsule for Over 20 Years!
Check out this 1978 Volkswagen Bus in seemingly excellent condition, offered here on craigslist for $6,000 in Hayfork California. Said to have been off the road since 1996, this Tylenol-shaped time capsule is waiting for the right person to put… more»
Jul 13, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Family Hauler Survivor: 1986 Toyota Van
When I was a kid in the late 1990s/early 2000s, it seemed like these old Toyota vans were everywhere. A neighbor of mine had one sitting in his backyard for most of my childhood, and I always thought it… more»
