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more about #van 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 » 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 » jasper911: Looks like the camper/cable TV van in the Disney movie "North Avenue Irregulars". I think just about any RV accident is suspicious! Diggin' the fu... 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 » -
#classicadwatch
The 1978 Chevy Van Has The Potential Of Becoming Something... Very Personal
This magician dude might as well pop Fool For The City into the 8-track and start tokin' on his Carbongaâ„¢ Mobile Bong, because that custom paint job has no business on a van that will be hauling serious cargo. More » -
#downonthestreet
1977 GMC VanDura
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. GM's Malaise Era big van didn't change much for decades, so it's easy to overlook. More » -
#downonthestreetbonusedition
Ford Transits Down On The Paris 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. Some examples of the British Van Expeditionary Force, courtesy of PCH Poster Child Franzouse! More » -
#24hoursoflemons
Chevy Vanamino Spins Bearing, Not Giving Up
Actually, the fried small-block bearing happened during practice last night, but the engine of the Snoopy's Quest For The Holy Nickelbag Chevy Vanamino is still scattered all over the mud at the moment. More » -
#downonthestreetbonusedition
Primered, Chong-Autographed, 3-On-The-Tree Chevy Van May Be Best Motor Vehicle Ever!
We can't even fit half the great things about this van in the title! It's also got a household air conditioner (with generator) and authentic 1970s red-white-and-blue shag carpet in the back! More » -
#crashweek
Dublin's Nominee For Worst Driver, Luckiest Pedestrian
Dublin wasn't a popular answer to our QOTD, which may surprise you after seeing this clip of a bus crashing into a giant van, nearly hitting a passerby who used up all of Ireland's luck. (H/T to Paul!) -
#downonthestreet
1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van 20
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. What, more than two years of DOTS and no custom vans yet? More » -
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#lolcars
Now That's An Air-Conditioned Van
If you're living in a van down by a river in Florida, there's no way the puny factory air conditioner is going to keep up with the sweltering heat. Like some cars, it's often better installing a house window unit. -
#junkyardfind
The Worst— Or Maybe The Best— Custom Van Theme Ever: Kidnapper Van!
Back in the 70s, your vans with Hawaiian Sunset, Mars Base, and Aztec Sacrifice airbrush murals came a dime a dozen. Here's a custom van that must have turned some heads in its time! More » -
#downonthestreet
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. This Greenbrier created quite a stir when it appeared on the island. More » -
#projectcarhell
PCH, Not Your Usual Custom Van Edition: Thames Freighter or Tempo Matador Diesel?
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! After seeing the Johnson Messenger CB Telephone, we're saying 10-4 to custom van projects! More » -
#ifeelgassy
ROUSH Propane-Powered Ford E-250: Econoline Gets Gassy
Like the idea of the ROUSH Propane-powered Ford F-150 and F-250 but need better compatibility with playgrounds and free candy? We give you the ROUSH Propane-Powered Ford E-250. Prepare to jam Econoline with propane. More » -
#downonthestreetbonusedition
DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, San Francisco Edition: Torino, Tradesman, Sapporo, Barracuda, And Move!
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. Next up are some high-quality photographs, courtesy of Wimbles. More » -
#downonthestreetbonusedition
A Triumvirate Of Vintage Trucks Down On The San Jose 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. DodgePolara500 has found two Dodges and a Jeep for us. More » -
#downonthestreet
1965 Chevrolet Sportvan
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Chrysler and Ford made forward-control vans, and so did GM.
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#nicepriceorcrackpipe
Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: Brain-Meltingly Awesome Custom Van For $15,000?
The 30 grand 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT was sent packing to Booth Number Two by the voice of the mob, but what will the voters make of this 1979 Dodge Shag Van? -
#projectcarhell
PCH, Maximum Minivan Edition: Toyota 4x4 Or Turbo Caravan?
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! Last time we had another PCH Superpower upset, with Germany beating Britain in the Glas Versus Lotus challenge. Britain will come back strong, of course, but for now Germany can enjoy the pool of oil gathering beneath the Project Car Hell trophy. Fast forward to today; since it's Maximum Minivan Day, we're going to have Maximum Project Minivan Hell.
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