A lot of us have had loads of free time recently and a few of us have put it to good use, tackling things on the honey-do list or cleaning out the garage or storage unit. I would have… more»
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Apr 5, 2020 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Parked in 1990: 1974 Dodge B100 Shorty Van
Custom vans were “a thing” in the 1970s and into the 80s, a big thing. I was never lucky enough to have a custom van but I had a Dodge van, or vans, for years just for basic… more»
Apr 2, 2020 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Cut In The ’80s: 1956 Chevrolet 210 Shorty
Don’t adjust that video screen! And I assure you that the above image, unlike many that you find on the internet, is not PhotoShopped. While you may like or hate them, Barn Finds has uncovered a lot of “shorties” over… more»
Mar 7, 2020 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Aircooled Collection: Shorty Bus and More For Sale
This awesome “shorty” Volkswagen Bus is a great solution for a project vehicle if you’re short on garage space, but it unfortunately sounds like it has already sold. Not to fear, the seller has an assortment of air-cooled projects… more»
Jan 29, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Shorty Seville: 1981 Cadillac Seville Opera Convertible
Across the history of the automobile, there exist styling trends that defy logic. Of course, big picture thinkers not hamstrung by convention have created some of the most beautiful cars on the planet, but creativity can sometimes be too… more»
Nov 12, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Shoebox Shorty: Custom 1956 Chevy 210
Barn Finds loves presenting oddballs and not-often-seen-anymore vehicles to you, alongside the more popular makes and models. Most times, they need help, but in this case, it seems to need very little to be enjoyed right away. Let’s look… more»
Oct 18, 2019 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Shorty Tomaso Coupe: 1979 Cadillac Seville
This rare Cadillac Seville Tomaso coupe is a limited production conversion of Cadillac’s flagship sedan. Basically involving a cutting torch and likely loads of body filler to create the dramatically truncated coupe, they were the choice of 1970s Hollywood… more»
Oct 4, 2019 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Awesome Project! 1949 GMC Shorty Bus
I love shorty buses. When done right, they are really cool and are a great way to get to a car show or family event. The front ends look just like their pickup cousins and the large round passenger… more»
Sep 28, 2019 • For Sale • 24 Comments
“Holy Grail” 1948 International Harvester Metro Shorty
The seller describes this 1948 International Harvester as the “Holy Grail of Metros.” I’m not sure if delivery vans have a “Holy Grail” but this one is certainly cool! It is apparently the shortest of this style van and… more»
Aug 30, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Ultimate Shorty: 1987 Chevrolet C/10
There’s no doubt short-bed, two-wheel drive Chevy C/10 pickups are a hot commodity right now, both for hot rod shops that want to build the next show truck and purists who simply want to keep one of the most… more»
Mar 22, 2019 • Exclusives • 6 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1979 Chevrolet G20 Shorty Van
Over the past few years, I’ve come to really appreciate the custom van movement of the ’70s. Like any customized vehicle, it’s all about making the van yours with endless combinations of modifications. Well, Reader Ken M has decided… more»
Mar 7, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Teeny Tiny Mini: 1974 Austin Mini Shorty
A Mini mini? Shorty Mini? Short Stuff Mini Shorty? This one is a head-scratcher but it looks like a fun little car to drive around a car show if you can fit in it – or a pit car… more»
Feb 3, 2019 • Auctions • 20 Comments
Spotless Shorty: 1976 Chevrolet C10 Deluxe
This 1976 Chevy C10 is a fairly basic truck, but it remains in exceptional condition. The short wheelbase look is one of my favorites, as these tend to respond particularly well to a mild suspension drop looks-wise. I’m not… more»
Jan 6, 2019 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Shorty Dually Pickup! 1988 Chevrolet Suburban
Sooooo, let’s say that you have a lot of skill and some extra time and money on your hands and you’re a creative person, what do you do? You build a custom 1988 Chevrolet Suburban shorty dually pickup, of… more»
Oct 22, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Short And Sweet? 1949 Lincoln Shorty
This unusual car started life as a 1949 EL-Series Lincoln, but now it’s about half the car that it used to be. It may not be to everyone’s taste, but it certainly presents an interesting prospect for a project…. more»
Oct 12, 2018 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Shorty Time: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
Barn Finder Ian C has referred this 1964 Impala to us for consideration, and I must thank him for that. You will find this Impala listed for sale here on Craigslist. Located in Chilhowie, Virginia, this custom 1964 Impala… more»
