[{"id": 16389547, "authorName": "Paul_craft", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_craft/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Paul_craft", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734537203, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16389821, "authorName": "Ranchero65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranchero65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Color code is F, not L. Color description is correct.\nColor code L would be Holly Green.\nModel code is E143, not E104. Model description for E143 is 1/2 ton cargo van.\nIf it was E104 it would be a pickup.\neconoline.org", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1734539801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16389908, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Aubrey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734540491, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16389943, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks for catching that, Must have been a typo, Ill see if BAT can correct that mistake", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734540771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16389976, "authorName": "singlecross", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/singlecross/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the comfortable top cruising speed of this rig?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734541058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16389999, "authorName": "stugottz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stugottz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great pix \ud83e\udd19\r\nWow man...she just screams, Surfer \ud83c\udfc4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f dude...\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734541249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16389996, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@singlecross Ive cruised it on the highway up and down the coast from malibu to San Diego. its not a speed demon by any means. but it'll cruise at 55 no problem.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1734541364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16390017, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @Ranchero65 and @Seller, we've updated the color code to \"F\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734541399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16390652, "authorName": "Mikes79Bronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikes79bronco/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by Mikes79Bronco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734545421, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16390927, "authorName": "vintagevehicle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintagevehicle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good as is or upgrade a few simple things to make a reliable highway cruiser.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734546480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16391167, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by Aubrey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734547409, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16391759, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vintagevehicle it\u2019s good as is. I cruise it all the time. If you wanted to make it a daily driver some simple things to modernize it would make it more comfortable. The fuel gauge needs to be repaired. I just keep the tank full/fill it before a longer trip", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734549196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16394119, "authorName": "blue44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blue44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "awesome blank canvas for the right customizer... :)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734556830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16396243, "authorName": "actionisgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/actionisgo/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by actionisgo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734563693, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16396446, "authorName": "porkpiehat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porkpiehat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A fond memory here. My first car was identical except for wooden bumpers and a canary yellow paint job. With that solid slab side design and a worn draglink to the worm-and-roller steering gear over which the driver's seat was located, it handled like a Spanish galleon in a gale, especially in a crosswind or while passing a semi. I can truly say that this was my introduction to \"spirited driving\"! GLWA", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1734565854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16396514, "authorName": "Amun_Ra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amun_ra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Porkpiehat and I share memories with this vehicle. It was also my first experience owning something with 4 wheels. Cut my teeth as a home mechnanic with it. I can remember rolling out from underneith it with the transmission on my chest. The streering gear is the weakest link with this van. Unless the seller offers a driving video it safe to assume this one has lots of free play in it. \r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1734566753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16396574, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@amun_ra you\u2019re not wrong, I would say the steering is \u201cinteresting\u201d. Mostly from the geometry of sitting above/in front of the front axel. There is some play in the steering, but not any worse than any other car from this era from my own experience. \n\nIll share a drive video ASAP", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1734567510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16396583, "authorName": "Amun_Ra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amun_ra/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Amun_Ra", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734567645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16397308, "authorName": "c2kid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c2kid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "fond memories of mine in high school. glwa", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734578773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397365, "authorName": "jrmedsel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrmedsel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if this could have started life as a TravelWagon camper van? Ours had the same birch plywood headliner above all the camper fitments. It stands out in a very cool way in this otherwise empty van.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734579747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397535, "authorName": "TBerge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tberge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there any rust? Hard to tell from the photos. May be only cosmetic but would like to know if you have discovered any panels that need to be replaced. Any idea what the actual mileage is? Mechanically what does it need to be used as a daily driver? Is there anything other than fuel gauge that needs to be replaced or fixed? What kind of MPG are you getting around town? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734583462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397590, "authorName": "sgntpepper78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgntpepper78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a fantastic, clean CA survivor, that really needs to continue to be preserved as is. Or, at least within reason. The customization comment made me cringe. Although, has it technically already been customized a tad in the past? Forgive my ignorance, but the side windows were added at some point, correct? And, the wood headliner I would also imagine was added and not original. \n\nAre photos 76 and 77 showing bondo worms? A shame, but stuff happens over the course of 62 years. Love photo 41, especially while viewing from here in the rust belt. GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734585584, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397717, "authorName": "Mcrippen49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcrippen49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one same cept blue over white @40yrs ago. Sold it for $800. Would love this one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734591852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16398084, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the 70's growing up, my Dad bought the pickup version of this Econoline, put in a Chevy 265 V 8 with Powerglide. Painted it orange, with duel glass packs. It was definitely the cruising vehicle then!! \nI'd wind that thing out in low, then throw it into drive! It was a fun truck for a kid! The speedo pegs out at 100, but it would go much faster than that!! I got out all of the crazy stuff and slowed it down a touch before I was 17. I had this truck on 2 wheels once, but that's another story!! Great memories!! \nSomehow I survived.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734614711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16398215, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sgntpepper78 it\u2019s such a well preserved van. it is remarkably rust free. The windows were added aftermarket, but from what I\u2019m able to tell/guess they were added in the 70\u2019s so I\u2019m Calling that \u201cperiod correct\u201d. Luckily it\u2019s on a completely flat panel of metal so wouldn\u2019t be difficult to be returned to a panel van. But the windows give this one some character. \n\nAlso that is a dent that was repaired on the side, (picture 78) again looks like work from decades ago, and hasn\u2019t caused any rust cancer yet. For a show vehicle it would need to be redone, otherwise just part of its story.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734616419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16398201, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely beautiful South Bay, original California beach city cruiser \ud83d\udc4c\u2026 I love Redondo Beach\ud83d\udc4dI grew up in Manhattan Beach and my father taught high school at Palos Verdes High 1966-1986\ud83d\udc4d\u2026I\u2019d see these all around town back in the day \ud83e\udd42", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734616443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16398316, "authorName": "Retro1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/retro1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great old van. Just a FYI, those side windows are Hehr windows, commonly used in campers in the 50's and 60's. The good news is parts, reproduction gaskets and seals are readily available should they be leaking water anywhere. I agree with @seller, those were probably installed early in this vans life. Love the Bondo worms... bodywork in the 70's... drill holes, use a slap hammer to pull the dent and slap some Bondo on it. A little lacquer primer and paint, good to go.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734617535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16398367, "authorName": "longhorizon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longhorizon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sure brings back memories\u2026 Most of my own three-on-the-tree time was spent sitting over the wheel in one of these.\nBack on the East Coast, and probably in much of the rest of the country, the vast majority of these started life as service vans for Ma Bell(!)\nWhen that life was used up, they began their second lives as service vans for various local independent contractors who bought them used. After that, third and subsequent lives often involved some shag time in exotic locations! The buyer will surely enjoy this one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734618084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16398670, "authorName": "TedLitvin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedlitvin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ironic ! Just last night at a Christmas time get together my 62 ex phone co. van came up in conversation. In 1971 I was living across the street from the Torrance Beach parking lot where the van on offer is pictured. Even the same UCLA blue. So many stories it nearly dominated the conversation. I need to check this one out & maybe relive my past although at a slower pace.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734620971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16398772, "authorName": "VWmurf53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwmurf53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any chance of a driving video? Killer van!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734621916, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16398814, "authorName": "BBBOB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I never owned one, but I drove its twin once in the early 1980s. And I have always pondered: WHAT was that gearshift linkage like? Three-on-the-tree where the tree is located five feet in front of and high above the transmission...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734622313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16398913, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought these were all dead & buried. I drove a new one of these in 1961, just as shown & equipped, it was my employer, a utility co. What an experience, short wheelbase without a lot of spring support up front, get me an another guy up front, you never wanted to do a panic stop. Then the co. got a new same style vehicle in a GMC, it had a lot better front suspension to keep the nose up. This is a really clean 'ol van.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734623079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16399273, "authorName": "desicar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/desicar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dollycat3 My brother had a 65, same van, was a camper conversion / surf mobile. We lived in the South Bay, went to South High School back in the 70s. Lived the beach life back in the day when we were all young bucks! Yup, my big brother had his Econoline parked in that same parking lot all summer long, spending much time in the water, enjoying the SB beach life. \r\nGreat Ford Econoline Van for sale here... What a time capsule!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1734626182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16399406, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by Aubrey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734627177, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16399457, "authorName": "SnakePitman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snakepitman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my high school buddies owned a '64 van identical to this beauty. We had a group of six of us that hung out together. This van is where we spent our weekends partying together. He had an AC converter installed that ran a Pioneer amp with Sansui speakers and 8 track player. Great memories of ZZ Top, Ted Nugent, Edgar Winter, J Geils Band, and countless bong rips!!! This van was part of our coming of age!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734627551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16401841, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s simplicity made it great.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734637744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16402318, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.mecum.com/lots/550001/1966-ford-econoline-van/?aa_id=401193-0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734639316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16402516, "authorName": "Amun_Ra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amun_ra/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Amun_Ra", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734639971, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16402611, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734640333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16402664, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Added a couple driving videos, Hoping to get some more detailed videos up, but its hard to find someone to help film at noon on a thursday. haha. happy to shoot photos or video of anything specific anyone wants to see.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734640544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16402801, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TBerge \r\n\r\nThe most remarkable part of this van is the utter lack of rust, Ill get some photos of the typical spots you'd expect to see rust, they're totally clean. if youre really picky that dent (picture 78) is the roughest part of the body, but I wouldnt even bother fixing that unless you plan on showing it. \r\n\r\nTo the best of my knowledge its approx 93,500 original miles. its what the odo shows and theres no signs of it being tampered with. \r\n\r\nMechanically it doesnt need anything to be a solid daily. Brakes are strong, the new starter motor and generator make sure it starts up first time everytime. some EFI or power steering might make it more comfortable to drive, but you definitely dont need it. \r\n\r\nhard to say what the mileage is around town. 10-20 miles is about the farthest I ever drive it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734641025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16402959, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have you replaced the window felts and tracks? Do all the doors lock and shut properly?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734641568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16403040, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aubrey\r\n\r\nall the doors shut and lock properly, however I only have the key for the front two doors, the cargo doors I have just been locking from the inside. im sure they can be re-keyed to match the same key (who knows why theyre different)\r\n\r\nfront windows and their tracks are original. they roll up and down super smooth. felts could stand to be replaced. the rear windows and windshield have new rubber gaskets and are not cracked at all", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734641799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16403110, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Click on the link i shared, this is what i made in 2023 and its currently in a Museum in Chicago. https://www.mecum.com/lots/550001/1966-ford-econoline-van/?aa_id=401193-0", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1734642059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16403261, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aubrey incredible! im sure most of these vans had plenty of \"scooby snacks\" eaten in them in the 60's-80's", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734642510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16405109, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aubrey\u2026fabulous\ud83d\udc4d\u2026\u2026.wow, D\u00e9j\u00e0 vu , all I\u2019d need is some 4way windowpane \ud83d\udc4c", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734649270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16405315, "authorName": "TedLitvin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedlitvin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller is it possible to inspect this van ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734651557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16405674, "authorName": "Mundle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mundle/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Mundle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734657106, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16405699, "authorName": "SkyEyes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyeyes/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by SkyEyes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734657414, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16406195, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TedLitvin absolutely, send me an email through the contact seller button and we can coordinate.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734665002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16406536, "authorName": "neilpierson25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilpierson25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Bondo worms.\" I learn something all the time on BaT.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734673816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16413781, "authorName": "Pfeil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pfeil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@desicar I'm another old South Bay surfer. \r\n@itslowpin (The Seller) Thanks for the pictures of Torrance Beach!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734734740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422947, "authorName": "rhugo21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rhugo21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m in Hermosa. Sick van. Seen it around town a few times.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1734840483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16430321, "authorName": "TedLitvin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedlitvin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spent some time giving this one a close inspection. Very solid. It was explained that it was acquired in New Mexico where it saw service for an art gallery. I doubt you could find another unrestored 63 year old truck in such great condition. After the drive I am of the opinion that the indicated mileage is accurate. Other than the fuel indicator, this is in no need of repair in order to be used as a daily driver . The only body damage is what is depicted in the gallery and the repair has held up well. A multi year wait for a 67 912 looks to becoming to a close so I will not be a player. The new owner will be getting a great veh..", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734963791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16431233, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TedLitvin glad you were able to get your hands on that 912! thanks for the kind words.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734973046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16434581, "authorName": "actionisgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/actionisgo/", "bidAmount": 7650, "content": "$7,650 bid placed by actionisgo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734986893, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16444292, "authorName": "tlcamg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlcamg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You couldn't get much simpler here with this 62. I love the comments about everyone's stories and would love to see this one up in the bay area cruising up and down Hwy 1.. Maybe I should jump in here ?? Very cool to see one again @seller", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735080574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16444477, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tlcamg Hwy 1 is where this van belongs! its got everything you need, an engine, a steering wheel, and a place to lay your head in big sur. haha", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735081754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16445424, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is a very rust-free example of an Econoline, one of the benefits of New Mexico. The shift linkage also appears very tight in the driving video, not much if any slop visible. I believe that this year and drivetrain combination had a non-synchronized first gear and the transmission does look like a side-loader which would be non-synchro first. Maybe the seller could advise what it is. In the 70s I had a 1964 Heavy Duty panel van with cargo doors on both sides and a 1961 Falcon Station bus. I used the later for towing my race Mini for seven years with a 289 swap. I also swapped the heavy duty suspension out of the panel van into the Station Bus which resulted in stiffer springs, bigger brakes, 14 inch wheels, a nine inch rear end with 3.0 gears, and the 303 toploader all-synchromesh transmission. It could easily have handled a bit taller gearing, and even though I drove mine between Colorado and Quebec and many points in between, the fact is that these will never make a good highway cruiser in the modern sense. At the moment I have a 1961 Pickup and a 1967 Travelwagon based on a Heavy Duty Super Van with the 240 six and C4 automatic. But the race Mini now gets towed with a 2020 Transit 250 Ecoboost AWD - cruise all day at 80 and 17 mpg (that's good for a van, believe me) and not get beat to death on the way. I got over that nonsense of long distance driving the classics. @jrmedsel I thought that all Travelwagons were pop-tops, which would rule this one out. Even if there was a non-pop version, this one has none of the various brackets used to install the interior, and no sign that the brackets were ever there. Whoever wins this one, I'll make one suggestion, especially if you try living that beach fantasy. Keep all of the nooks and crannies clean, especially the rear quarters behind the wheels. Any buildup of dirt or sand becomes a water trap and that's where the rot starts. GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1735098790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16445492, "authorName": "jrmedsel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrmedsel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SM_Minis - Ours was a non-poptop Travelwagon on a 1964 short wheelbase Econoline. This particular Travelwagon package included an all-birch interior, crank-out jalousie windows with screens, dinette, ice box and, best of all, was the original metal tube and canvas cabana tent that connected to the van above the side doors. Drivetrain was a 170 w/ the Dagenham 4-speed manual -- that's right, a four-on-the-tree. It was a hoot to drive, sitting above the front wheels and shifting the gears!\r\nSomewhere I still have the original Travelwagon dealer brochure. There were three different configurations: two with the pop up roof and one, like ours, without.\r\nLots of fond memories driving our kids around in \"mom's camper.\" Shouldn't oughta have sold it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735101180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16445557, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SM_Minis Correct, this still has the original transmission which came from the factory as: Ford 3-speed manual (non-synchronized crashbox)\r\nGears: 1st=3.39, 2nd=1.97, 3rd=1.00, R=4.12\r\n\r\nit still shifts super smooth, everything feels tight, and there's no trouble finding any of the gears. \r\n\r\nAs far as the body style, I cant find any official documents that show its original body style, but my guess is panel van (with the side windows added aftermarket) it doesn't show any signs of ever having interior installed in the cargo area.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735103768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16445710, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 7750, "content": "$7,750 bid placed by Aubrey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735116493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16446662, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The write-up mentions West Coast-style mirrors twice. I didn't know that was a thing. Can someone kindly clue me in?\r\n\r\nMerry Christmas all you Batters!\ud83c\udf84\ud83c\udf7a", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735147747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16446678, "authorName": "actionisgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/actionisgo/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by actionisgo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735148092, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16446705, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@revsome it just refers to large flat side mirrors, like on this van, typically more for function that form. You see them mostly on commercial vehicles.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735148451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16446772, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @itslowpin I'm just wondering if there's a story behind \"West Coast\" as I saw them all the time on these vans in Toronto growing up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735149556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16446838, "authorName": "peterBDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peterbdm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife and I bought this exact year and color van from my brother around 1970. It had been his work truck and we quickly converted it into our travel vehicle. Probably one of the most fun to drive I've ever owned due to the VW van like steering wheel position. When the 170 motor gave it up, forgot the mileage, I installed a 200 cu. in. 6 that bolted right in. Put on 15 inch wheels and drove and performed great. This looks to be a nice clean example. GLWTA!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1735150651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16447055, "authorName": "62BT7-II", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/62bt7-ii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This reminds me so much of the 67 Econoline I bought in 72. Mine was green and like this one as originally delivered, it had only the rear windows. Mine had been used as a florist's delivery van and had never carried anything heavier than flower arrangements. It had about 95,000 miles on it when I got it and the 170cid six had seen much better days. Other than the fairly worn driver's seat and the anemic motor, it was in pristine condition. Some Luan paneling, carpet on the floor, a small mattress, curtains on the rear windows, surfboard rack, an 8-track player and a couple of speakers and I was in high cotton. Vanning was just getting started in my area of the East Coast at that time but we followed the West Coast scene as best as we could. Best of luck to the new owner.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735154409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16448210, "authorName": "phil_ethier", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phil_ethier/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the four-speed on the column in my Econoline pickup.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735178113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16448295, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 8200, "content": "$8,200 bid placed by Aubrey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735180693, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16448298, "authorName": "actionisgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/actionisgo/", "bidAmount": 10200, "content": "$10,200 bid placed by actionisgo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735180857, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16448302, "authorName": "ejanderson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ejanderson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the industrial look of the heater. Pure function, stylish in its total lack of style whatsoever.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1735181055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16448384, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ejanderson and it still works, a testament to its no nonsense build quality", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735183416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16449726, "authorName": "Carsteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsteve/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Carsteve", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735231003, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16450108, "authorName": "Ptadin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptadin/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Ptadin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735234449, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16450146, "authorName": "Airishfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/airishfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "all that needs to be done to it is lower it and some sweet wheels and tires", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735234723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450522, "authorName": "ddnick6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddnick6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had no idea these were straight axles. Thought they had converted by this time frame.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735236757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450618, "authorName": "Slomaz20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slomaz20/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Slomaz20", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735237084, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16450664, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@67BT7-II - California culture used to be just like the weather back then; starting on the Pacific coast and rolling east until it hit the Atlantic Ocean. Not so much anymore, I guess.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735237244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450713, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The '61 I mentioned had factory glass all the way around, helped with visibility. This van appears to have been a no side window van, but someone retrofitted windows into it. You used to see that years ago, also in camper shells, & home built or modified pull-out pick-up campers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735237429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450796, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mike_rockwell \r\nWish they were not added...hard to convert it a Scooby Van now", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735237710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450818, "authorName": "actionisgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/actionisgo/", "bidAmount": 12100, "content": "$12,100 bid placed by actionisgo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735237808, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16450820, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aubrey I think it gives this van a unique character. not another like it in this condition id bet", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735237819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450834, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 12350, "content": "$12,350 bid placed by Aubrey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735237873, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16450865, "authorName": "actionisgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/actionisgo/", "bidAmount": 12850, "content": "$12,850 bid placed by actionisgo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735237962, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16450872, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 13100, "content": "$13,100 bid placed by Aubrey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735237979, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16450891, "authorName": "actionisgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/actionisgo/", "bidAmount": 13650, "content": "$13,650 bid placed by actionisgo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735238043, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16450896, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 13900, "content": "$13,900 bid placed by Aubrey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735238055, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16450900, "authorName": "actionisgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/actionisgo/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by actionisgo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735238066, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16450917, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@actionisgo\r\nCome on lets stop this!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735238138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450929, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by Aubrey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735238177, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16450939, "authorName": "actionisgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/actionisgo/", "bidAmount": 15100, "content": "$15,100 bid placed by actionisgo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735238191, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16450950, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last 2 i purchased and made into Scooby paid 4500 and 8000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735238213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450958, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And have one for 3000 in my shop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735238253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450963, "authorName": "actionisgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/actionisgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have to save this van from a silly conversion", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1735238265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450965, "authorName": "Wheelman9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelman9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Aubrey - that's beside the point. What did you sell then for?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735238268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450982, "authorName": "actionisgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/actionisgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/26/24 for $15,100 to actionisgo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735238313, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16450988, "authorName": "stugottz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stugottz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surfs \ud83c\udfc4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f up for this one", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735238321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450989, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And you did!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735238322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450993, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice old van. Enjoy", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1735238330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450994, "authorName": "stugottz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stugottz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations \ud83c\udf8a", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735238336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16450999, "authorName": "Lb07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lb07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for saving it for original condition", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1735238348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16451002, "authorName": "Matstng", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matstng/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought and sold.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735238351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16451003, "authorName": "Slomaz20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slomaz20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats. I gave it my best shot", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735238354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16451018, "authorName": "actionisgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/actionisgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Staying local...Dana Point", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1735238408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16451020, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@actionisgo I must say, I would have been a bit sad for this van to suffer the fate of a cartoon van. I love this van so much and am sad to see it go! but youre getting a great van.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1735238414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16451067, "authorName": "actionisgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/actionisgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's just say I did for us both", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1735238609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16451892, "authorName": "Tom_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to @actionisgo and @ seller. This is such a cool van. It looks like the whole Mission: Impossible team could pile out of that side door at any moment.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735241332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16456229, "authorName": "newcarpro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newcarpro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @itslowpin; and congrats @actionisgo on your 1st BaT win!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735254827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16456688, "authorName": "sgntpepper78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgntpepper78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yikes. Or, perhaps zoinks or jinkies would be more fitting. I was worried when I first saw the link and Scooby comments days ago and then again at the bidding. @actionisgo thank you dearly for saving this, now the car gods won't have to weep.\n\n@Aubrey please save your conversions for vans that are in a derelict state, in need of restoration. It's incredible that this has survived in its original form for 62 years. Something that should be celebrated and commended and it should remain that way. Unmolested, preserved and maintained, as all survivors should.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735261289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16457247, "authorName": "Gary_T1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gary_t1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Mystery Machine was a Chevy, no?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735270647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16457573, "authorName": "sgntpepper78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgntpepper78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gary_T1 Good point. If you look up this question, it appears that it's sort of a mystery as to what exactly the Mystery Machine is. Most believe a Dodge A100, many say Chevy, but the consensus is that it is most definitely, in no way a Ford Econoline. Its distinctive headlight surrounds and front end in general aren't a match for the kid's van. \n\nI'm just glad this was saved and hopefully continues to be in the future.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735284198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16458695, "authorName": "Aubrey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aubrey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sgntpepper78\nThat\u2019s the beauty of Bring a Trailer you find all kinds and not everybody agrees with one another. It was a special van. I can see that.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735316362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16459421, "authorName": "itslowpin (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itslowpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just wanna say thanks to everyone who participated in the comments/bidding. was a wild ride for me, and I really enjoyed all the stories. we each have our own memories with these machines. I didn't expect it to bring so many people to the discussion. This is what \"non-car people\" will never understand. these aren't just polluting pieces of metal.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735322365, "type": "comment"}]