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Surf Rod? 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus
This 1970 VW bus is all about “surfer dude” meets “hot rod dude.” Not only does the bus have a great patina look, but it also features a roof rack with a surfboard, lowered suspension, and some performance out… more»
1956 GM Greyhound Bus And Other Finds!
And now, it’s time for a grab bag of vehicles being lead by a 1956 Greyhound bus with a pair of Buick station wagons thrown in for good measure. This treasure trove is located in Woodland, California and the… more»
High Performance! 1967 Volkswagen 23 Window Bus
When I first reviewed the listing for this VW type II, the descriptor “very quick” lept off the page and I thought, “Really? This should be good” But further reading explains a bit about this VW’s newfound mojo and… more»
Hemi Hellcat! 1950 Dodge Power Wagon School Bus
We cover Dodge Power Wagons all the time here on Barn Finds. They have been produced with a multitude of purposes in mind, but unbeknownst to me, even though we covered a 1948 example back in 2019, there was… more»
Big-Block Bus: 1938 International DS30
International Harvester, now known as Navistar, has had a varied history of making a multitude of different types of vehicles besides its initial farm implements. Trucks, both commercial and retail were International’s stock in trade for years, along with… more»
1977 Volkswagen Shorty Bus
Over the years we’ve featured short buses here on Barn Finds. They make very unique projects that get a ton of attention and when they are done right, Volkswagen vans look almost like a factory creation. This one is… more»
68k Mile 1972 Bluebird Wanderlodge
Talk about the ultimate Family Truckster! Can you imagine taking this huge 1972 Bluebird Wanderlodge RV cross-country? I’m not sure what the MSRP was back then, but you can bet this was a luxury RV that came at a… more»
Fishbowl Find: 1966 GM TDH-4519 Bus
The “New Look” municipal transit bus was produced from 1958 to 1977 by the Truck and Coach Division of General Motors. It’s commonly referred to as the “Fishbowl” for its six-piece rounded windshield that was later replaced by a… more»
Retired School Bus: 1986 Crown Supercoach
What do you do with a school bus once it’s been retired? Back in the day, a group of hippies would have turned a bus like this into a love wagon, live in it, and travel around preaching peace… more»
Awesome Project! 1940 International Superior Coach School Bus
Classic buses are an interesting segment of the collector car hobby. They require a ton of work and dedication to complete but make head-turning projects when they are done. This one is an International from 1940 and can be… more»
Crazy Glass-Top Bus: 1940 Gebruder Tuscher Coach
Variety is the spice of life. That is certainly true here at Barn Finds. We are fortunate enough to see some quirky and rare vehicles coming across our desks. This 1940 Gebrüder Tüscher Coach has to rank right up… more»
Panel Project: 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus
As one of the most popular vehicles of its type, it is hard to find an affordable specimen of Volkswagen’s Type 2 Bus that doesn’t require a full-blown restoration. This running and driving 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus that… more»
1935 Dodge Brothers Slant-Back School Bus
Old school buses are really cool! They make for unique and interesting restorations. They can be customized almost endlessly and can serve multiple purposes. Retro camper, hot rod hauler, party bus, the list is only limited by the builder’s… more»
Blank Canvas: 1950 Chevrolet bus
It seems that the short bus used to be the butt of every school transportation joke, but as of late they seem to be the pick of the litter from retired bus fleets. This 1950 22’ Chevrolet example was… more»
What The? 1961 VW Short Bus
If you are looking for an instant attention-getter or conversation piece, check out this super short VW bus! It was supposedly built in California in the mid-1980s and spent a lot of time in Arizona after that. Currently located… more»
Short Bus, Big Bucks! 1949 Chevrolet School Bus
If you grew up in the 1950s near Wadena, Minnesota, you may have ridden on this bus. It started life hauling kids in the North Star State and now resides in Ellensburg, Washington. You can bet the kids back… more»
