In a world where bigger is often considered better, someone took the opposite approach here and gave this 1956 Chevrolet a significant haircut. Based on the trim and dash, I believe it may have begun life as a 210… more»
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Superfly Shorty: 1978 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe
Cadillac resurrected the Seville name in 1976 and applied it to a mid-size luxury car at a time when big wasn’t always best. Spot shortages and higher prices had motorists thinking twice about fuel. Perhaps it was the right… more»
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No Shorty Here! 1978 Dodge B200 Tradesman 3-Door Maxivan
As many auto buyers shifted their focus towards economy and improved gas mileage in the late seventies, downsizing was gaining popularity in the industry during this time, with several models seeing a significant reduction in both size and weight… more»
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“AdVANtage”: 1978 Ford Econoline 150 Shorty 4WD Conversion
Ford’s clever marketing slogan – AdVANtage Ford! – reminded customers that the Econoline was ready for anything. The company had plenty of practice adapting the van’s format since launching the model in 1961 with a mid-engine layout on a… more»
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Groovy Shorty Van: 1961 Ford Econoline
A full-size vintage van may be more comfortable for long family trips, but when it comes to the cool factor, it’s hard to beat one of a shorter variety. Ford introduced its Econoline back in ’61, which was also… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Chevrolet G20 Shorty Van
Van culture reached its zenith in the 1970s, and those of us who lived through that period can remember some pretty wild creations. From dazzling paint to airbrushed murals and outrageous interior appointments, these vehicles were a veritable home-away-from-home… more»
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Former Fire Truck Shorty! 1985 Ford C800
The Ford C-Series of commercial trucks was built from 1957 to 1990, employing a cabover engine design (COE). This was the first of the Fords to have a tilting front clip, enabling access to the engine compartment. Many of… more»
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Restomod or Monster? 1956 Dodge Coronet Shorty
Some classics exude an air of elegance that is almost timeless. Others are far less subtle and are guaranteed to draw crowds and comments wherever they go. This 1956 Dodge Coronet fits neatly into the second category, and it… more»
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No Reserve Shorty: 1976 Chevrolet G10 Van
This 1976 Chevrolet G10 van has already received quite a bit of attention from the previous owner, but unfortunately, he’s now gone to the other side, so it’ll be up to the future caretaker to decide how to move… more»
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Shorty Project: 1978 Cadillac Seville
The Seville was the first “smaller” Cadillac, born in the mid-1970s in response to rising demand for European luxury automobiles. And the increasing price of gasoline, which began climbing in 1973. Using mechanical components and a modified chassis from… more»
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Shorty Van: 1978 Chevrolet G20
Just when I think I’ve seen the coolest shorty van, another one turns up that puts the others to shame. Of course, there’s no real “shame”, here – if you’ve got a period-correct van, you’ve got it made in… more»
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Custom Shorty Van: 1973 Dodge B100
Sometimes, a vehicle just hits you as being perfect as-is. When it comes to custom vans, a short wheelbase version is the obvious choice, but then finding one with all the other details dialed in is the real hat… more»
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Groovy Shorty Party Van! 1976 Dodge B200 Tradesman
Once upon a time, there was an era in automotive history during the seventies when motoring just didn’t get much cooler than in customized vans, rolling domiciles created by their owners as sort of a far-out way to express… more»
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Luxurious Shorty! 1979 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe
Like other automakers of the mid-1970s, Cadillac felt the pressure to offer smaller, more fuel-efficient products. Enter the luxurious Seville in 1976, just as fancy as the Sedan de Ville but with smaller external proportions. The Seville was chosen… more»
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California Shorty! 1977 Dodge B200 Van
About the only thing groovier than locating a vintage party van is finding one that’s been in a forgiving climate for decades, such as this 1977 Dodge B200 Tradesman here on eBay residing in The Golden State since at… more»
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Shorty Drop-Top! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
For some reason, a 1957 Chevy seems like a popular choice when it comes to building a “shorty” – a car that’s had its midsection taken out. That creates a shorter wheelbase that eliminates seating capacity for rear passengers…. more»
