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70s Shaggin’ Wagon – 1974 Dodge Tradesman Shorty Van
24Oct By Brian CoreyNo Comments
Cheap Classic Cars

70s Shaggin’ Wagon – 1974 Dodge Tradesman Shorty Van

Are you looking to live that van life? Perhaps this 1974 Dodge Tradesman is the ride you've been dreaming of. No, it's not a Sprinter Van. It's better! And Cheaper! And fuzzier! Just look at all that shag carpet. ALL OF IT. And it can be ALL yours. This 1970s van for sale on Craigslist (link below) is located near Winston-Salem, NC for just $7,500, a small sum to pay for such a vehicle. This being a shorty van, it lands on my short list of want, want, want. While there is plenty left out of the description by the seller, this old van for sale deserves a closer look. Dodge introduced the full size Sportsman and Tradesman in 1970, identical other than the latter lacked seating. The name itself offers insight into its purpose, as these vans were favored by tradesman of all sorts. ...
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Woody Wagon For Sale: 1977 Ford Country Squire – $7,800
24Jan By Automotive HistoryNo Comments
Cheap Classic Cars

Woody Wagon For Sale: 1977 Ford Country Squire – $7,800

By Cody Clark What would you give to live the dream? How about $7,800? That's the price on this fantastic 1977 Ford LTD Country Squire available on Craigslist in Scarsdale, New York. Showing off a lumber yard’s worth of wood paneling, outstanding flip-up headlights and 400 cubic inches of engine goodness that just won’t quit even after nearly half a century, this LTD offers a retroactive resolution to your malaise dreams.  The seller is sparse with details about this rolling apartment complex, but does note the important details: minimal rust, a stout V8 and unbeatable crank windows. The paint looks clean (even on top!) and only the ‘70s could produce a white hue that mismatched with the brown paneling, although the seller notes a recent respray. The car retains some sp...
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