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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Scooby-Doo! 1966 Chevrolet Van Project
Jeepers! Why we don’t see more of these MACHINES on the road these days is a MYSTERY to me! This Chevrolet 10 Series Van is up for sale here on craigslist in Nabb, Indiana. Nab it now for the asking price of $5,000.
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Period Correct: 1976 Ford Econoline Chateau
This 1976 Ford Econoline van is an impressive survivor, and the seller is just the second owner after buying it from his friends who owned and stored it since new. It remains in highly original condition with low miles… more»
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Mad Max In The USA: 1977 Ford Falcon XC Panel
The Mad Max franchise of movies has a following in Australia and elsewhere not entirely different from our country’s obsession with Smokey and the Bandit (although, there seems to be much less violence with Burt Reynolds behind the wheel). Still, it has… more»
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Stick Shift Short Box: 1983 Dodge Ram Van
What is it about old short-wheel base vans that gets them so much love from enthusiasts of all stripes? I don’t know about you, but the proportions always seem just right to me. This nicely preserved Dodge Ram Van… more»
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Bigfork Brit: 1970 Morris Minor 1000 Van
Bigfork, Montana is one of the last places on the planet where I would expect to see a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 van, but that’s where this nice little example is located. The seller has it posted on Craigslist… more»
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Factory First EV? 1991 GMC Electric G-Van
As a long-time fan of unusual EVs, both factory and conversions, I couldn’t pass up this 1991 GMC Electric G-Van. This odd, factory creation can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, in beautiful, warm, dry… more»
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Jet Powered 1989 Chevrolet Van
We post a lot of groovy vans here at Barn Finds, and I do my best to give them a just write up when the opportunity arises. This 1989 Chevrolet one ton van isn’t your typical track van, nor… more»
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Time Capsule 1977 GMC G25 Vandura
As the seller states, “everything on this van is straight from the 70’s.” The only thing it needs is side-pipes (well, in my opinion) to complete the look. Back when vannin’ was the fad, a short wheelbase custom van… more»
