While early sedan delivery vehicles provided a template for future vans, it was the Volkswagen Transporter – launched in 1950 – that popularized the body style. It still took ten years for the first US-made vans to hit the… more»
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Raising the Roof: 1969 Ford Econoline Camper
One of the hottest segments of the classic vehicle market is that of campers. From kitschy tow-behinds and slide-ins to camping vans, these nostalgic remnants of an era when Americans took to the outdoors in droves during the sixties… 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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Shag and More! 1977 Ford Econoline 150
Five slot mags, raised white letter tires, shag, and bubble windows take this van and its passengers back to a time when vans were never “mini,” and inspired fear in every teenage girl’s parents. Buyers hoping to recapture some… more»
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Custom Hauler: 1965 Ford Econoline Pickup
Perhaps it’s the result of an overactive imagination, but I think that the flat-front Econoline of the 1960s looks futuristic in a Jetsons kind of way. If you squint really hard and stand about 38 feet away from your screen,… more»
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Groovy 1962 Ford Econoline Truck with Kustom Paint!
One of the most exciting aspects of the classic car world is the custom (or kustom) paint jobs that talented artists spray on our beloved autos. From miles-deep candy and ‘flaked gloss to flat black or oxide red primer,… more»
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Rare Combo: 1984 Ford E-Series Half-Ton 351 CID V8 4×4
Here on eBay in a no reserve auction is a well-optioned half-ton 1984 Ford Econoline, bid to $6585 and located in Moreno Valley, California. While the Econoline was produced by the millions, this one is a cut above, with… more»
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350-Equipped: 1961 Ford Econoline Pickup
One attraction of the custom scene is that it allows owners to be bold and daring. Some choose the safe path, while others consider more left-field alternatives. This 1961 Ford Econoline Pickup is a perfect example of that thinking…. more»
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Rapid Delivery Sleeper: 1978 Ford Econoline 427
In the glorious days of yore, gearheads with a certain sense of humor constructed “sleepers.” What is a sleeper you ask? It is a nondescript, average vehicle with a monster motor lurking under the hood. The idea was to… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1970 Ford Econoline E200 Van
Going back nearly 20 years ago, the seller of this 1970 Ford E200 says the van was backed into a shed and left there untouched until just recently, which leads me to wonder why somebody would park a functional… more»
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Dumb And Dumber Replica! Mutt Cutts 1993 Ford Econoline Van
Two things immediately come to mind I can put on our big TV that will all but guarantee my wife will leave the room if I’m yearning for some alone time- an episode of Cheaters, or any part of… more»
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Rare 1977 Ford Econoline Chateau 460 4×4 Van
“Designed for Vankind” was the motto Ford used to promote its Econoline vans in the 1970s. The Econoline had its roots in the 1960s when Ford first introduced the mid-engined layout to cater to commercial users. By the 1970s… more»
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Take Your Pick! California Cache of Cars
Most cars in a collection have something in common. Makes, models, production years, and body styles are just some of the things that collector cars may share. But in this case, the eight vehicles offered here on craigslist seem… more»
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1989 Ford E-350 Police Spy Van With 13k Miles!
Some people like surprises, others not so much. But in the case of this Ford E-350 van, it’s hard not to at least appreciate the startle that an unsuspecting bystander may experience once the double doors open up. And… more»
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Farm Hay Hauler: 1961 Ford Econoline Pickup
I was scrolling through my local craigslist and spotted this one. You just don’t see these flat-nose pickups anymore. It doesn’t currently run, the mileage is unknown, and it was used four years ago as a farm truck to… more»
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Puts the Shag in Shaggin’: 1974 Ford Econoline 100
The 1970s were a time of mystery. Who thought that Avocado Green was a good color for major appliances? Why did CB radios become a huge fad? Who the heck thought up disco and why weren’t they punished severely? … more»
