As World War II was ending, Piaggio began building scooters in Italy. They extended the product line in 1948 with the APE (pronounced ah-pay), which was a small utility vehicle that used a Vespa front end and engine. This… more»
Vans
Dec 25, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Ready for Resto: 1965 Volkswagen Split Window Van
In 1947, Ben Pon, a distributor for Volkswagen in Holland, witnessed utility vehicles running around the VW campus hauling parts and dreamed up an idea for enclosing the basic platforms that were acting as carry-alls. He sketched an idea… more»
Dec 25, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Century High-Top Conversion! 1988 Chevrolet G20 Van
Don’t you miss the days when vans were plentiful, and your average Joe could just walk into his local Chevrolet dealer any day of the week and drive out in a new van that didn’t break the bank? And… more»
Dec 19, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
As Is, Where Is: 1964 International Harvester Metro Van
Step vans originated in the 1930s as a convenience for multi-stop delivery drivers. Ideal for bread, milk, and anything that was delivered frequently on a specific route, these were designed so the driver could easily step in and out… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Before the Tesla! Pair of 1982 Electreks
Four years before Elon Musk was even born (1971), another pioneer started a company to build electric-powered cars. The man was John Gould, and the name of the Colorado-based company was Unique Mobility. From 1979 to 1982, he managed… more»
Nov 20, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Custom Built 1973 Stretched Volkswagen Camper Bus!
As it sits right now, this VW bus isn’t looking quite the same as I’m sure it did nearly 50 years ago when a Boeing engineer from Seattle custom-built it in 1973, but as I strive to look beyond… more»
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Short Survivor: 1977 Dodge B100 Tradesman
Dodge B-Series vans have been around for over five decades, that’s longer than a lot of you have been on the planet, and less than some of you (us) have been on the planet. This is a 1977 Dodge… more»
Nov 11, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
5K-Mile Fire Station Find: 1980 Dodge B100
Talk about a low-mile vehicle, this 1980 Dodge B100 van has a mere 5,048 miles on it, according to the seller. They say that it isn’t a barn find but a fire station find, which explains the ultra-low miles…. more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Chicken Bus: 1965 Volkswagen Type 2
The iconic VW bus, known officially as the Type 2, began production in 1950. And is still going strong today in its sixth generation. Back when this 1965 edition was new, it was recruited to be a delivery vehicle… more»
Nov 2, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Well-Kept Beauville! 1982 Chevrolet G20 Van
In Chevrolet parlance, the “Beauville” goes back to 1954, originally used to denote a base station wagon perfect for paupers and misers. Thanks to Wikipedia for some details. By the time this 1982 Chevrolet Beauville in Joppa, Maryland came… more»
Nov 2, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Stunning Tribute: 1980 Holden WB Panel Van Sandman Tribute
Australia followed many western countries with the adoption of vans as multi-purpose vehicles. While many saw commercial service, some owners personalized their Van to reflect their planned use. Holden saw the marketing benefit, releasing the HQ “Sandman” van in… more»
Oct 30, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Special Delivery: 1949 Hahn UPS Van
Hahn is so obscure that it really only exists in the minds of firetruck enthusiasts. Even amidst that grey matter, it competes with many more popular makes. W. G. Hahn & Bro. started making wagons, autos, and trucks in… more»
Oct 27, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Getting Away From It All: 1968 Kaiser M725 Ambulance
With everything that is going on in today’s crazy world, the urge to get away from it all is rising in every one of us. There is nothing more soul cleansing than camping far away from everyone else right… more»
Oct 27, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Old School Panel Truck: 1959 International Harvester A120
In the panoply of International Harvester offerings, one of the rarest is the panel truck. Here on eBay is a second-generation 1959 International Harvester panel truck for sale, with an initial bid wanted of $8,000. No one has bid… more»
Oct 24, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Air-Cooled Van: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
For those who don’t think the VW Beetle inspired the Chevy Corvair, consider the Corvan. It was a smaller van and pickup that used a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine just like the VW Transporter (or VW Bus). Snappier versions of… more»
Oct 22, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Take Your Pick! California Cache of Cars
Most cars in a collection have something in common. Makes, models, production years, and body styles are just some of the things that collector cars may share. But in this case, the eight vehicles offered here on craigslist seem… more»
