I first fell in love with custom vans after watching Edward Scissorhands. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, and you like vans, you need to go watch the movie! This 1978 Dodge Tradesman is subtle, but still funky… more»
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Classic Show Van: 1977 GMC Van LRP
Custom vans seem to have been surfacing a lot lately, or else we have lots of readers submitting them! Though the initial fad has long passed by, the style is still popular and many people are replicating it today…. more»
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Sidepipes Not Included: 1976 Ford E150 Shorty
This is one cool van, and a product of the times it came up in! Though it’ll need a little cosmetic work to be totally groovy again, and a sweet mural, this van has serious potential. It’s a blank… more»
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Bug-Eyed Beauty: 1958 DKW Schnellaster Van
There is no doubt you’ll be the talk of the car show after finishing up this project! This odd bug-eyed beauty is a 1958 DKW Schnellaster Van, and you can see its shared style ancestry with other German designs… more»
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Cool Survivor: 1962 Morris J2
It seems like panel trucks and vans are becoming more popular as restoration projects over the last year or so. Many businesses like them because they draw lots of attention and aren’t too hard or expensive to maintain. Even… more»
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Beach Wagon: 1975 Dodge Sportsman Royal SE
When I was a kid, a family that lived down the street had a 1970s Dodge B-series van parked in front of their house, and the only time they ever used it was when they were going to the… more»
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Beautiful, Cheap Survivor: 1987 Dodge Van
Having owned and driven Dodge vans for all of the 1980s and into the early-90s, this one really caught my eye. Thanks to Matt W. for sending in the tip for this great-looking 1987 Dodge Ram 150! This rust-free… more»
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Cool Van, Man: 1975 Chevrolet G10 Custom
Retro 1970’s vans are coming back into style, and fortunately there are many nice original examples still out there! This 1975 G10 was stored from the 1980s until 2011 when the seller purchased it. According to the seller, this… more»
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To The Moon: 1992 Toyota Previa AWD 5-spd
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
