1971 Ford Econoline E-200 Custom Van Chateau Boogie Van E150 E250 E350 on 2040-cars

Year:1971 Mileage:108388 Color: Green

Location:

Avon Lake, Ohio, United States

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Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:302 V8

VIN: E23GHL62558 Year: 1971
Drive Type: Manual (3 on the Tree)
Make: Ford
Mileage: 108,388
Model: E-Series Van
Exterior Color: Green
Trim: Chateau E-230

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

Interested in a Fun, easy to drive, reliable boogie van?

This is a '71 Ford Econoline also known as a mid-ford...considered by enthusiasts to be the ultimate in Van Culture.

The Green parts are ORIGINAL Ford Paint. The bottom has been resprayed black and the top has been resprayed grey (to keep it cooler in the summer). There is a small amount of corrosion on the bottom body panels but not what you'd expect to see in Ohio. This Van is originally from Florida and when you crawl underneath you can tell. It's as solid as a rock.

The Ansel Slot wheels are period correct and the tires are in excellent shape.

Inside you'll find a pioneer mosfet head unit and a rockford fosgate amp.

The drivers and passengers seats have been replaced with comfy seats from a conversion van and the back seat has been replaced with a sofa that electrically turns into a small bed. All of the factory seats come with the van, the Passenger and Rear bench seat are Green houndstooth and look like brand new.

About 2000 miles ago I decided to make this a reliable rally wagon so I went through the entire van and upgraded everything for maximum reliability.

Here's the build sheet:

302 Motor (factory) all new seals

New Mustang Heads and Pistons (high compression 10.2:1) So you can run it on modern gas, no lead additive needed.

Forged rollers and rockers

Edelbrock intake manifold

Holley 650 Carb

MSD electronic ignition

Doug Thorley Custom Econoline Headers

Functional Sidepipes, correctly routed and wrapped

New Clutch

Air Adjustable TRW rear shocks

New Front Shocks and Springs

Class 3 Trailer hitch (direct to frame, could pull ANYTHING)

3.25 Gears (this is great, because although you won't smoke the tires, you'll cruise at 70 on the freeway, no problem)

Rebuilt steering box

New Gearshift linkage

Let me stress, you can drive this van RIGHT NOW, and you can drive it HARD, fly here, buy it and drive it home to California. I have driven it on several multi state trips in the past 2 years. It handles exactly like it should, no shimmy, no shake, no lack of power and no weird noises or smells. If you haven't driven 3 on the tree before, it's a hoot and really sends you back in time. This van has manual series which means on the modern, wide tires can be a workout at parking speeds, but it's fine at normal driving speeds. 4 wheel drum manual brakes mean you'll need more foot than you're used to, but when you stomp down hard, you can stand this thing on it's nose.

Stuff it will need:

I recommend a window seal kit / weatherstripping - these kits are available on Ebay for around $60-$90. This van only goes out on sunny days and lives in a garage the rest of the time, so it hasn't been an issue for me.

The windshield is scratched up pretty badly (it's 40 years old) I priced it out and safelite will come to your house and change it for $280, but it's covered by most insurance policies.

The interior is pretty patchwork, there's a tapestry on the ceiling and most of the original trim is present, the carpet on the floor needs replaced but there are some cool aviation style map lights along the ceiling. I would think the new owner would completely shag out the interior.

I bought this van to tow my '69 Airstream 17' Trailer that I was going to restore. I lost interest in the trailer and never ended up taking it anywhere with the van and sold the trailer last year. I am in absolutely NO hurry to sell this van, but i'd like to park a boat in the spot it's currently occupying.

What you'll get:

You'll get the Van, as it sits, owners manual and factory books, the original passenger seat and bench seat, a full tank of gas, the clean title and the Historical Plates to drive it home on. There are no warranties implied or expressed. Test rides will be with me in the drivers seat and must be arranged BEFORE the end of the auction.

You are responsible for the transportation / shipping of this van. I live only 25 minutes away from the CLE airport and will happily pick you up there, show you around the van and send you on your way. Feel free to have a local representative come out and inspect the van for you...I'm not kidding when I say it's solid, and ready to go. The winner will pay a $500 Non-Refundable Deposit to Paypal and I will hold the van at no additional charge for up to two weeks while you get transportation together.

Ford E-Series Van for Sale

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