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more about #1972 more comments → Brian: There are a bunch of these things of similar vintage/condition rolling around the beach areas of San Diego. Almost to a one, they are piloted by what ... more » TurboRefrigerator: I really doubt this thing is as underpowered as my father's 87 Toyota camper. A 22RE is a great engine, but not for hauling around 5000 dry weight, w... more » Ford Tempo Fanatic: Reminds me of the Camper from Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. Had some good times jumping that thing off that ridiculously huge mountain. more » flyingstitch: Finally, I can say, 'Yeah, we've got one of those in town.' I've never seen it in motion, but it has changed position from time to time, so either it ... more » Armand: One summer, my mom had the idea to have our family reunion at our house. She figured that dealing with fifty people would be easier than driving thre... more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: While the engine/transmission/frame probably could not handle the mass which requires it, the rear axle is set up for dual wheels. In this machine's ... more » CptSevere: Still not as old as the Road Condo, my '64 Chevy motorhome. This little abode looks like it has survived pretty well. Yeah, these tend to be underpow... more » Novaload: Gosh, I don't know what it is. I'll take a guess. Camper Van Beethoven? The front has a tired looking face. My old man had the basic model as a work ... more » clinto: That looks like something the Zodiac would ride around in. more » DoctorNine: I can't believe it, but you have apparently located my little sister's old 1982 ride. The crinkle fender looks right. Also the color. Definitive evi... more » Sth002000: There are a couple of hookers that work out of one of those in my neighborhood. Whenever the heat gets to bad they move it to the next street. If a ho... more » stuntdriver: doens`t look very aristocrat to me... more » badco/LoJ: True story. Last weekend the Mrs. and I encountered an untagged, stray puppy running around our neighborhood. I picked up the puppy and walked door ... more » Elhigh: The bottom-of-the-range Econoline isn't really up to the challenge of handling this kind of dead load - add the live load of fuel, passengers, and bel... more » skaycog was here: I know it is very exasperating to be behind one of these on 2-lane mountain roads. I think their gas mileage is terrible too.....like maybe 5 mpg? more » -
#downonthestreet
1972 Ford Econoline Camper
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Here's a front-engine Econoline with Aristocrat RV conversion on the back. More » -
#downonthestreet
1972 Dodge Dart
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#downonthestreetbonusedition
1972 Lancia Fulvia 1600HF Down On The London Street
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. All-British DOTSBE vehicles so far today, but an Italian car in Britain should fit in. More » -
#downonthejunkyard
Another DOTS Car Takes The One-Way Trip From Alameda To The Junkyard
Remember the super-rough '71 Cutlass Supreme we saw down on the Alameda street over the summer? You can add it to the list of Doomed DOTS Cars, right after this '67 Cougar! More » -
#moviecars
Mean Mopar Streets: Harvey Keitel Versus David Proval!
We honored Harvey Keitel's Mean Streets ride in the Murilee's Movie Car Hall Of Fame, and there's no better way to start winding down Crash Week than to show that car getting violently destroyed, gangland-style! More » -
#engineswap
Here's Why They Invented Engine Swaps: Buick-ized Triumph Stag
Remember this DOTSBE '72 Stag? It turns out that the execrable, 8,000-miles-between-rebuilds Triumph V8 has been replaced with the engine British Leyland should have installed in the first place: the Buick/Rover V8. More » -
#downonthejunkyard
1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Has Used Up All Nine Lives, Now Faces Crusher
I've been hitting the junkyards quite frequently of late, searching for interesting Cash For Clunkers victims, and some heartbreaking non-clunkers are showing up as well. For example, this Cougar. More » -
#hoodscoopoftheweek
Hood Scoop Of The Week: 1971-72 Ford Maverick Grabber
The name of last week's hood scoop, the Plymouth Air Grabber, reminded us of the "Dual Dome" scoops that Ford put on the 1971 and 1972 Maverick Grabbers. More » -
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#downonthejunkyard
Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Gets Last View Of California Sky Through Roof Windows
I can't recall the last time I saw a GM Skywagon in the junkyard; these things have been getting lovingly restored for decades. This Vista Cruiser, however, didn't get that memo… and here it sits. More » -
#24hoursoflemons
First-Ever LeMons Datsun 510 Prepares To Race Next Weekend!
So much speculation about the possibility of a Datsun 510 in the 24 Hours Of LeMons over the years, and now it's actually happening! More » -
#downonthestreetbonusedition
1972 Ford Maverick Sedan Has Survived Many Denver Winters, Will Probably Survive Many More
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. Since I just drove to Denver, how about more mile-high iron? More » -
#downonthestreet
1972 Triumph Stag
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Here's a really rare one! More » -
#projectcarhell
PCH, Southern Grab Bag Edition: Fiat-Lancia-Fiat Combo or L'Automobile Ventura Plus VW Fastback?
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! One hell project just isn't enough! More » -
#downonthestreet
1972 International Harvester Scout II
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. We might as well call Alameda "Island Of The Scouts."
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#projectcarhellposterchild
Evil Clint Gets A Few Loose Bolts, Buys DeLorean And Honda Z600 For Personal Hell Garage
When you're 21 years old and you've already owned a Yugo, a Fiat Spider, and numerous air-cooled Volkswagens, what's the next logical step? Hey, those cars were PCH gateway drugs!
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#junkyardfind
Pick-N-Pull: Buy This MGB-GT Today Or We'll Feed It To The Cruel Jaws Of The Crusher!
Someone always screams "SAVE IT!" when we post shots of some lovable old car in the junkyard, and now self-service junkyard chain Pick-N-Pull is giving you a chance to do just that!
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#projectcarhell
PCH, Armageddon On A Trailer Edition: Pair Of Lotus Eclats Or Widebody Porsche 911?
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! Since I've become the Weekend Editor, I've had to cut back on PCH posts. More » -
#nicepriceorcrackpipe
Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: The $48,500 Chevrolet Cheyenne Pickup?
We now know that 77% of you don't like that $24,900 Aztek's price tag, but how about a genuine, no-doubt-about-it GM classic truck… at nearly twice the price? More » -
#nicepriceorcrackpipe
Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: Evil, Primered, Weiand-Blown '72 Chevelle Wagon For $7,000?
The 70-mile Chevy Vega broke the streak of Nice Price verdicts, with only 38% of voters viewing $13,500 as a reasonable amount to pay. For today, we're lowering the price tag… and upping the boost! More » -
#wedgedwonders
Top Ten Best Wedge Car Designs Of The 60s, 70s and 80s
In car design, the wedge is something we can appreciate. Here's our list of the top ten most influential wedge-shaped designs of the 60s, 70s and 80s.
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