Antique Roadsters

Our 1973 Dodge Tradesman 300 Camper Van exploring the mountains in remote parts of Oregon last spring. She does well on the road and off. Actually, I think she drives like a tank and it seems as if this van will roll over most anything that might be in the way. Of course, I know it's not wise to try that unless you have really heavy duty tires for off road driving. So we play it safe enough to enjoy the view.

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We rolled into Starbucks after checking out of Motel 6 and there she was, the black and white 1957 (I believe) beauty. I haven't seen a car like this model since Pennsylvania so I was thrilled to spot one in such good condition. A lot of antique car lovers live back East where I grew up in Pennsylvania so it's a common sight there. Feast your eyes on her and you'll know why I'm so thrilled to share this photo with you. I took the shot with my trusty digital camera that I found on the beach in the Redwoods of California.

Hold back those whistles fellas. I know it might be hard to control yourselves but please try. She's a little on the shy side. You can tip your hat to her though.

 She's a shining star as you can see from the sun's reflection bouncing off her back window. The sun was so bright in my view that I was lucky to capture any good shots at all. But alas, this is better than I hoped.



 I just love showing our 1973 Dodge Tradesman 300 B Series camper van! It;s a rare occasion that I capture her with a parking companion so I'm basking in this unique moment. And it's immortalized in digital! Thank God for digital cameras. Instant gratification.

Photo Credits: The Midnight Writer, a/k/a Cheryl Lynn Gardner

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Isn't she a beauty? I call her "Black Beauty" and she is irresistable. As my husband pointedly noted, it is actually two toned silver with black wheel wells. But the connotation in my mind fit. After all, Black Beauty was the most notorious mustang and this car is the prettiest old gal I've ever laid eyes upon.

I watched with mouth agape as the thirty something couple parked in the Applebee's parking lot and I knew I just had to take her photo. For the next ten minutes, I debated with myself about ethics and whether I should wait for the couple to finish their meal to ask permission. My camera fingers were itchin' as I thought how she would look on my Antique Roadsters blog. You're witnessing the effect now and I think she is even more glamorous on photographic display to the world. So my indulgence took over reason and I snapped a few shots of what will probably be my best specimen of antique car to grace these pages. Enjoy! She is magnificent!

There is only one puzzle for me. I forgot to look closely at the make and model because I was in lust over this beauty. Can anyone identify the silver black fox for me?


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This is great news for me because my husband and I happen to travel and live in one of these antique camper vans. Ours dates back to 1973 and she is still traveling around the nation and climbing mountains, crossing deserts, cruising valleys and touring the highways and by ways of America. Take a look at our beautiful little home on wheels. She gets us where we need to go so we'll keep on making repairs in hopes that someday we can give her a total restoration.



We took this photo last April as we drove parts of Route 66 through Arizona and New Mexico. It was a fun trip that I'm willing to take over and over again. I love the old route through these states almost as much as I love our Dodge van. But she has taken us to some beautiful and unforgettable sites from coast to coast for two years now. We've had some incredible memorable experiences driving this Dodge Tradesman 300 while we travel to evangelize and explore God's land to witness to His people. Not all the experiences were pleasant but they are all part of our memories so I hold them fondly in my heart.

It will take multiple posts to share all of our experiences with you which is why it will be a regular feature of the Antique Roadsters blog. Just watch for a picture of the van to know when the story is part of this ongoing series.

Have safe travels this spring and summer as you visit the sights and sounds of America. Tip your hat to all the drivers of America's automobile legacy when you see them rolling down the road.


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