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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Flathead Powered Shorty: 1949 Ford School Bus
For some reason, old school buses are super cool. And the shorter they are the better! Just have a look at this 1949 Ford School Bus. It’s definitely a special find, as it’s a highly original short bus with… more»
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West Coast Shorty: 1974 Chevrolet G20 Van
This 1974 Chevy G20 van supposedly sat in a garage for more than 10 years before being exhumed, and while not perfect, it’s running fairly well for being left to stand for a decade. The seller notes a few… more»
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Shorty: 1973 Chevrolet C-10 Cheyenne Super
Being 6′-5″ tall, my nickname in high school was usually a variation of “shorty” or something similar to that. That’s what I’ve always called these shortbox pickups – shorty. This shorty, or more formally, this 1973 Chevrolet C-10 Cheyenne… more»
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V8 Shorty Swap: 1988 Chevrolet G10 Van
A classic van is an extremely practical choice for a classic project. Right now, my 1981 Toyota HiAce is full of beach chairs, umbrellas, donation items and replacement scrap metal for the rusted portions. In case my insurance agent… more»
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Shorty Style: 1978 Chevrolet G20
Shorty vans will always make for an interesting project, as they represent a segment of classic vehicles that hasn’t ever been duplicated. The short wheel base and frequency with which they were customized in any number of ways will… more»
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1/8 Mile Drag Car: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Shorty
Chevrolet offered the Impala in six different models in 1963 but none of them were as unusual as this 1963 Chevrolet Impala Shorty. And by unusual, I mean.. uh.. um.. This odd rod is listed on eBay with a $1,400… more»
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Big Shorty: 1954 GMC COE Custom
It would seem that old cars are often easier or more desirable to revive, but I love seeing this old Cab Over Engine trucks revived and on the roads. Once a part of mainstream society in their time as… more»
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Don’t Call Me Shorty: 1966 Chevy II Drag Car
Drag racers are always looking for an edge. Larger motors, trick parts, better tires, and the list goes on and on. During the sixties, factory backed teams played around with acid dipping bodies to make them lighter. Less weight… more»
