Genuine 70's Custom Van- 70's survivor For Sale (1973)
Austin/Morris Custom Van
So here we have a true timewarp gem, this was built by David Hilder back in the late 70's at a cost of £6000!
It made such an impact on the show circut it wasnt long before his tropy stands were full and Street machine Magazine wanted to run a full feature on this outstanding van. In July 1984 it had a full double page spread and is still remembered and respected to this day... And heres why..
Occili Engineering built Tuned Essex 3-litre V6. with 4-speed manual box
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Uprated front suspension with bigger torsion bars, telescopic shocks and uprated discs.
Narrowed Jaguar Independant rear axle, fully rebuilt, powdercoated and detailed.
5.5x13 Slotmags with new 205/60x13 Goodrich Comp T/As
8.5x15 Slotmags with new 295/50x15 Goodrich Radial T/As
Colour coded slots
Wide flared steel arches.
Jeep marker lights
Escort Van filler cap and neck
Sunk rear numberplate
Custom valance
Custom nudge bars
Striking White paint with 3 shade retro blue stripes
Custom dash.
Custom electric blue buttoned and padded crushed draylon interior
Detailed engine bay, all wiring etc hidden
Jacked up stance
After being dry stored from 1986-2006 it underwent a complete mechanical refurbishment.
Rebuilt axles/ suspension, steering, new discs, pads, calipers, new tyres, top end rebuild, completely rewired, new pro-built stainless steel twin exhaust system.
In 2010 i had the custom interior copyed in fresh new electric blue crushed draylon, padded & buttoned. (ideal for a show sleeper)
Its still gleaming and as fresh as it was in Street Machine.
Faltless to drive, very powerfull and smooth
Great sound
MOT March 2013
Tax June 2012
A few tiny paint bubbles..... and i mean tiny
No cab carpet.
Will except ono
This is a one off, contact me on 07817469272
£5000 ono
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