SanFu LPG 600, that sounds like a Japanese bullet train or a Godzilla nemesis, but it’s actually a 1983 Subaru Sambar van that has been converted to propane power and imported by a company in Texas. I know, confusing. This… more»
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American Picker’s 1962 Volkswagen Bus
This 1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Vanagon has featured in a number of magazines alongside its current owner. That owner is Mike Wolfe, of “American Pickers” fame. Mike has decided to part with the vehicle, so you will find the… more»
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Low Mileage Art: 1977 Chevrolet G20 Van
The American Van craze brought about a new realm of customization, but more importantly, many of these machines became rolling works of art. Featuring a “Riverboat Gambler” theme, this 1977 Chevrolet G20 is a fabulous time warp with incredible… more»
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Built 440: 1976 Dodge Street Van Survivor
Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on your point of view, I am old enough to remember the days of the custom van era. It allowed customizers to build some wonderful creations which were the envy of their friends, and an… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: Ford Econoline and Dodge A100 Projects
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here and the second installment here. As we move… more»
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Mint Condition Minivan: 1988 Dodge Caravan LE
To call the Dodge Caravan iconic is hardly an overstatement; there’s even one in the Smithsonian! This once ubiquitous minivan ushered in a whole new class of passenger vehicles and was instrumental in helping Chrysler turn a corner during… more»
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Nicest Left? 16k Mile 1977 Dodge Sportsman Van
For children of a certain decade, full-size vans were a part of their lives. Big vans were used for hauling large families or by churches taking kids to activities or maybe as school busses in smaller districts. If you’ve… more»
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Loud Pipes: 1977 Dodge Tradesman
Another day, another street van. The weird thing is, I don’t tire of seeing them pop up. This 1977 Dodge Tradesman has some period details that make it downright tough, like those meaty sidepipes that still thrum proudly, or… more»
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Rescue or Rip-Off: Wild Cherry Van Discovered
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
