It’s rare to find a one-owner example of anything made in the 1970s, but a van that could be used for multiple purposes, from carpentry to camping, typically always has more than one caretaker. Not this time: this short-wheelbase… more»
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Shorty Coach: 1960 Chevrolet School Bus
While some former school buses have been converted into proper campers and full-length RVs, few are equipped as uniquely as this 1960 Chevrolet school bus. That’s because it began life as an Army vehicle that featured extra tall roof… more»
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Backseat Driver: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Shorty
The famed VW Beetle was still selling strong in 1974, but the Cabriolet or convertible version showed under 13,000 copies made. This is one of them and is said to have been professionally shortened, so it’s even smaller than… more»
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California Survivor: 1975 GMC Vandura Shorty Van
Full-size vans are part of the strong retro craze happening in the classic vehicle market. What once was groovy is now retro-cool and baby boomers are reliving their youth through vintage vans, campers, cars, trucks, and motorcycles. This GMC… more»
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Retro Shorty: 1977 Dodge Tradesman Custom Van
Though the niche of “vanning” has gained some popularity in recent years, finding surviving examples of these over-the-top vans often presents a challenge. This 1977 Dodge Tradesman is available here on eBay as part of a no reserve auction,… more»
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Hugger Orange Shorty: 1976 Chevrolet C10 454!
Chevrolet’s C-10 trucks are becoming more and more desirable among collectors, especially in the short wheelbase and single cab configuration. This 1976 Chevrolet C-10 that’s available here on eBay not only fits that criteria, but it also sports the… more»
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Shorty Van! 1955 Fageol by Twin Coach
If you’ve been looking for a really unique delivery vehicle or business advertisement, this van might be a winner. It is from 1955 and was produced by the Twin Coach company of Kent, Ohio. It can be found for sale… more»
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Van-Tastic Shorty: 1974 Chevrolet G10
If you want to step into van ownership, there’s a few things you should look for: one, find a short wheelbase example; two, find one with the interior already decked out in shag; and for the trifecta, see if… more»
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Two Doors Too Few: 1964 Lincoln Continental Shorty
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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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
