We’ve seen quite a few shorty vehicles fly through here the last few years but this 1966 Ford Thunderbird shorty is.. different. This little bundle of fun is listed on eBay with bids of just over $500 so far… more»
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Terse Hearse: 1954 Cadillac “Shorty” Hearse
I’d bet you probably have never seen one of these. This is (or used to be) a 1954 Cadillac hearse. Found by reader Fred H., it is for sale here on Craigslist in Ventura County, California. The asking price… more»
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Shorty Pop-Top: 1975 Dodge B200 Van
When we see vintage conversion vans used as a camper, they’re often the longer wheelbase examples that suffer from serious overhangs front and rear. No such problem here, as this 1975 Dodge B200 camper van combines shorty style with… more»
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Sidepipes Not Included: 1976 Ford E150 Shorty
This is one cool van, and a product of the times it came up in! Though it’ll need a little cosmetic work to be totally groovy again, and a sweet mural, this van has serious potential. It’s a blank… more»
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War Time Shorty: 1941 GMC Radio Truck
If you desire a rare and unique “Cab Over Engine” truck, then look no farther as this war time ’41 GMC Radio Truck is about as rare as you can get in the COE world. Having last run in… more»
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Abbreviated! Shorty 1965 El Camino
I’m guessing your first question was similar to mine after viewing this shortened El Camino — why? Regardless of the reasoning, at least this “shorty” didn’t compromise the passenger compartment like most I’ve seen. It’s for sale here on eBay where… more»
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Survivor Shorty: 1972 Ford Econoline
I love old vans! I have yet to own one, but I will some day. There has always been something about custom vans that fascinated me. The funky styling and ’70s flavor certainly have something to do with it,… more»
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Shorty Station Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet
While some of us like two-door station wagons, this ’56 Chevrolet brings a whole new meaning. Shortened at some point in its life, this “wagon” has undergone a major transformation. In ready to drive condition this custom shorty would… more»
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Short Thing: 1974 Volkswagen Thing Shorty
If you have time for just one short thing, check out this 1974 Volkswagen Thing Shorty! This strangely appealing custom-chop looks like it was done well and just needs some finishing up, paint-wise and a few other things. It’s… more»
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Custom Cut: 1978 Lincoln Continental Shorty
GAA! What is that? This isn’t Tom Cruise’s new ride (ok, no more short jokes), this is a 1978 Lincoln Continental Shorty. This is one funky ride and it’s on Craigslist with an asking price of $3,500 or will… more»
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It’s Not Just Us! Here’s A French Shorty!
And here I thought we in the United States hosted the only folks interested in drastically shortening a vehicle to comical proportions! Apparently I was wrong, and I appreciate Barn Finds reader Arno D. for sending in this great… more»
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Jewel of a Shorty: 1977 Chevy G10
Bring back the days of utility vans that had perfect proportions. That’s what I say when I see rigs like this classic “shorty” Chevy G10 van come up for grabs. No ugly overhangs, just squat and purposeful, like every… more»
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Wall Art: 1965 VW Shorty Pickup
A few weeks back, I revisited the private salvage yard from where I scooped up my 1981 Toyota Hiace van. The seller of the ‘Yota also had several old VW’s on his property, including a single-cab Bus much like… more»
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Vertically Chopped: 1956 Lincoln Continental Shorty
Lincoln Continental MKII’s are often considered one of the most beautiful and stylish cars of the 1950s. This one has since undergone extensive body work to shorten the overall length by 10 inches. In reality, 10 inches isn’t very… more»
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It’s Shorty Time Again!
Yeah, we know, some of you really don’t like these. Others, do, though, and this one is wild enough that I’ll bet everyone has an opinion! This “1955 Chevrolet” is located in Shelbyville, Kentucky (shouldn’t it be a Ford… more»
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If You Want A Shorty, This Is It!
Don’t adjust your computer screen! This is another shorty, something we’ve been seeing more of on Barn Finds lately, but this one seems to have been executed to a much higher standard than any other I’ve seen! It’s advertised for… more»
