Being rare doesn’t always make a vehicle valuable, so when you find something rare that’s cheap, it makes it all that more exciting and even a project that you’d want to take on! The seller of this 1967 Dodge Van doesn’t give us more to go on in their ad for it, here on craigslist, with just two photos and a short description, but their $1,200 asking price seems downright cheap for a V8 equipped Mopar of any kind. Of course, its overall condition is a total mystery, but if you live close to Shreveport, Louisiana it might be worth taking a closer look to find out. Our thanks to Chuck F for another interesting tip!
Dodge actually built a decent number of these Vans in a variety of body styles, but when was the last time you saw one? They were popular work vehicles and family haulers, so most lived rough lives and were sent to the scrapyard decades ago. We don’t know how many are actually left, but survival rates have to be quite low. This one appears to be configured as a passenger van, but it’s really hard to tell given how dirty it is. The seller states that it’s equipped with the 318 V8, which made its first appearance in the A100 in ’67. It’s said to need an intake and carburetor. There’s no word on where those went, but replacements are readily available. It would be nice to have some photos of the interior, engine, and floors, but I’d expect to find lots of issues inside. Given what prices are like these days, I actually think this one would be worth buying just for the engine (if it’s not seized that is) and those groovy wheels. It might not be a big block, but the 318 is a good engine and it could be used to keep another vehicle on the road. And if it turns out that this van is solid underneath, it’s cheap enough to justify restoration. What do you think though? Will you be making the trip over to look this van over?
I’ve always liked the looks of these vans, and the pickups even more.
I think “Little Red Wagon” made a big impression on me as a pup.
I know they are uncomfortable and unsafe, but I don’t care, I just love ’em.
Btw, good write-up, Josh, considering what little info you had to go on.
The lack of pics on this one scares me, lord knows what you’ll find underneath.
There ya go, @Jeff Lavery, here is a set of “Turbine” wheels for your Scooby-Doo van!
Hmmmm, I wonder what it smells like inside.
If you have to ask, you don’t want to know.
Not sure, but it looks like a 40 pound ball of mold exploded in it.
The notion that it’s solid underneath is the rare thing here. We used to live near Shreveport, and every car down there was quickly reduced to a steamy pile of sewage-infested rot.
That Dodge is a rolling terrarium. Probably comes complete with newts and salamanders.
I don’t recall that shade of moss green on the dodge color chart
Commence horrible groaning.
Could this actually be A-team B-roll.
Stop groaning please.
😜😎😬
Is that factory or aftermarket tinted glass?
The ORIGINAL “shaggin’ wagon”. Oh sure, some had Econolines, even a Corvair or 2, or a Multipla, but it was the A100 that started it all. I had a friend, that I disowned after 40 years because of his stupid political views, and right after HS( 1972) he had one of the 1st custom vans, an A100 window van( windows blocked, of course) He wasn’t a ladies man, so very little “shaggin”, but the he was big in the whole “vannin” scene, CB radio, it was a lot of fun. I think there is an attraction to the unusual, and I suppose it could be saved. Not sure why, they were probably the worst rendition of a vehicle one could get.
My college girlfriend had a ’66 A100 van, and it was indeed a shaggin’ wagon back in the late 70s/early 80s! It had a slant six, three on the tree, and a custom knobby pine wood interior in the back, complete with shag carpet on the floor and walls, and a futon bed.
We broke up amicably and after moving all over the country for 30 years, I ended up living 20 miles from her. 45 years later, she still owns that van.
I’ve posted my 69 Sportsman a time or two, and I’d love to get it back onto the road (although I’ll probably end up selling it!). It was subjected to a “heart transplant” : 340 c.i., and has an auto 727/3.23 rear end. I was going to restore it, but had issues w/ the DMV on cancelling insurance during the process. Parked it under a shed, where it remains, intact. It was a lot fun, and quite the “Q” ship! The picture is from the glory days….. :-)
Seems alot of people could find out alot. With a pressure washer will do to this. Let it dry out a day or two. The wheels are nice too. Beats alot of rusted chargers,comarros and mustangs ,That are shown on hear and outrageous prices. It looks solid–hope someone buys it and fixes it up.Sure beatss the over-priced junk they sale now days.
Don’t see any rust through, just a bit of surface rust.
A power wash might reveal a pleasant surprise.
The 318 is a pretty bullet proof engine. I had a Dodge Roadtrek RV that had the 318 and it turned over several hundred thousand Kim’s. and was still going strong when I sold it.
Looks like a good deal for the right person.
Looks at that huge 2 piece windshield! I’d forgotten about that. Mostly I remember the big automatic tranny stick poking out of the dash. The hotel courtesy van where I worked had one with the 318. It was gutless but great fun to slam on the brakes (when empty) and have a good look at the pavement as the van did what seemed to be close to a “nose stand”!
I’ve always loved the shifter on the dash in these. Dodge trucks of the era had them too if they had an automatic. I like this van but I suspect it has a lot of rust.
I had one like this with the 318, it had plenty of power and I did do some shagging. The last time that I was in Shreveport was in 1970, I got a 3 day pass from Fort Polk for high score in Marksmanship…
Creature from the green lagoon inside and out! Is THIS called patina?
the earlier the model/make the better (my taste in look). The greenbriar’n C10 were made by cheb simultaneously and that 1st gen ‘108’ I like (’64/6).
This here I like for the split windshield, 318 and non-oe wheels. The 11 – 17 ‘spoke’ (turbo wheel) fit dodge’n ford. Chebby’s were a higher count and too busy for me. Don’t like all the windows. So a ‘score’ on the find… (just pic lookin today, didn’t read).
Gives new meaning to the term “Green Machine”…lol
Make it General Lee pit crew vehicle..
I had a 67 A100 Van, panel with no side door only 500 made. It had a 318 LA (high-performance motor) 3-speed automatic. I loved this van, black in color inside and out, with mag wheels. In 1977 I paid $900. I installed a 340 C.I. V8 engine and this van was fast and fun. I regret selling it. Live and learn.
two pics…barely a descripition….moron.
OMG! A man would have to be in love with this van to spend what it would take to restore it!
looks like patches on the rockers and middle doors.