General Motors redesigned its trucks in 1948, the first big redo since World War II. Chevrolet designated them the Advance-Design, while the same trucks were badged as the New-Design over at GMC. All sorts of body styles and payload… more»
Vans
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Kei With a British Accent: 1960 Ford Thames Freighter
One of the hottest sub-segments of the collector car hobby is Kei trucks. These tiny trucks and vans, usually from Japan, are illegal to import when new but can be brought here once they reach 25 years after production… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Military Ambulance: 1965 Willys Jeep M679 Project
The M679 was a military variant of the FC-170, a “Forward Control” Jeep by Willys. In this case, it used a van body with two cabin doors and no side windows, fitted for use as an ambulance. We’re told… more»
Nov 3, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
How Many Vintage Vehicles Can You Identify?
One man’s junk is another man’s treasure is a maxim that we can all understand. However, if you are tasked with marketing vintage vehicles that just happen to be sitting in what suspiciously looks like an old junkyard, can… more»
Oct 31, 2023 • Auctions • 35 Comments
BF Auction: 1990 Plymouth Voyager LX Turbo
The rise of the Minivan sounded the death knell for the traditional Station Wagon, and it is easy to see why they were a success. The Minivan offered impressive passenger space, enormous versatility, and excellent fuel economy at a… more»
Oct 21, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Camping Find: 1970 Volkswagen Westfalia Type 2
The Type 1 was Volkswagen-speak for the famous “Beetle” which became one of the world’s best-selling automobiles in the second half of the 20th Century. The Type 2 was the VW Bus which would be known under a variety… more»
Oct 20, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1970 Ford Econoline E200 Van
Going back nearly 20 years ago, the seller of this 1970 Ford E200 says the van was backed into a shed and left there untouched until just recently, which leads me to wonder why somebody would park a functional… more»
Sep 16, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One-Owner Project: 1964 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus
The Type 2 VW Transporter hit the scene in 1950 and is still around today in one form or another. Also known as the Kombi, Vanagon, Microbus, or just plain Bus, these vehicles had their air-cooled engines mounted in… more»
Sep 10, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
First-Year Game Changer: 1984 Plymouth Voyager LE
I’ve been around long enough to witness the introduction of two rather revolutionary car categories. And both spearheaded by Lee Iacocca. The first was the Ford Mustang, the original pony car, which came out in 1964 when I was… more»
Sep 6, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Almost 4×4: 1973 Chevrolet G20 Camper Van
Yearning to plunge into “van life” – with an Austin Powers twist? This might be the perfect vehicle, here on facebook Marketplace, a 1973 Chevrolet G20 camper van, listed for $27,900. Most of the work to convert it into… more»
Sep 4, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Three Owners! 1966 Volkswagen Kombi
This VW bus has stories to tell. Its first owner was a funeral home. Painted green to match the rest of the funereal livery, its chores were limited to hauling flowers. So they say. Next, it was discovered in… more»
Aug 26, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Post-War Deliveries: 1949 Dodge Route Van
After World War II, American business picked up across the board as things that had been in short supply in the mid-1940s would slowly come back around. That likely led to the development of the Dodge Route Van, a… more»
Aug 26, 2023 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Last of a Dying Breed: 1960 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
The Sedan Delivery dates back to the 1920s, but as a full-size offering from Chevrolet, 1960 was the last year. It essentially was a Biscayne 2-door station wagon with sheet metal where glass would otherwise have been on the… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Out of the Barn! 1962 Chevrolet Greenbrier Camper
Based on the new Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, Chevrolet expanded that product line to include a truck/van platform. The delivery version was called the Corvan 95 (for its 95-inch wheelbase) while the passenger version was the Greenbrier…. more»
Aug 11, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Time Capsule: 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan
There are serious van camper conversions, usually built from full-sized vans, with little kitchens (galleys), sleeping accommodations, and some even have bathrooms. Then there are weekender-type van conversions, such as this time capsule 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan high-top by… more»
Aug 9, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Kansas Field Find: 1969 Dodge A100 Balboa
The seller says that this 1969 Dodge A100 Balboa van camper was rescued from a field in Kansas. It appears to be in great condition, it looks like they did a nice job of bringing this one back and… more»
