At least it's still around. How many of the old school show vans still exist?
At least it's still around. How many of the old school show vans still exist?
I think you'd be surprised. Quite a few of the quality Vans are still about. Alley Cat, Innervisions, Midnight Express, Checkmate, Foxy Lady, Jade spring to mind. Although it is true a hell of a lot have gone to heaVAN.Originally Posted by V8VAN
That's good to know mate. Need to bring the van craze back. But after I do my van so the price of stuff doesn't go out of my reach lol.
If you go to a van nationals you will see it is still alive. Street legal is an awesome van. We are trying to something along those lines, with chrome modifications and minus the monza front on our malachite van and I am sure we will be spending upwards of $35 more like $55 by the time we finish so I don't think that is overpriced. Like someone else said the chrome would be a massive expense in itself. I hope someone buys the grand old girl and cares for it.
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HZ Jasmine Yellow Windowless Sandman, now being driven everywhere and is finished!
HZ Madeira Red Windowless sandman now Sold to Bigrob
HX Mandarin Red Sandman Ute finished, and club registered
1979 HZ malachite windowless van with 308 5spd, all chromed up and shiny finished and named "The Player"
Married to RodneyHZ253
I hope the person who buys it understands the historic significance of this van, it is a three time van nationals winner, and an Australian Vanning icon with a legion of fans across the country.
It is my favourite of the original show vans and the current owner has done a lot of work in getting it recognised for club rego, suppling the original engineers reports that had made it 'street legal' in the first place.
It was offered to me before it was listed and made public, Unfortunatly my current situation does not allow me to become the custodian of this Vanning icon, had it been in a couple of years I would not have hesitated... :(
Its only money,the banks got plenty, you can do it, you only live once. My favorite van is Jade and if that came on the market i would be selling something to have it in my shed
I'd like to see some photos of jade if you have any lets see some of the old vans put up my old neighbour had a neat van will check if he has any photos of it
Its funny you mention Jade that not so recently changed ownership as well...
If you want to check out pictures of old show vans the Majestic Vanners forum has a register full of them:
www.majesticvanners.com
You will need to register to view them, but its free!
Great site, i am registered but dont have time to go on there much.I dont know what it is about Jade but i have always loved that van and also Van Rat,just bought 2 Tshirts from Steve
I've got a shirt and stubby holder too, I also got a size 4 shirt for my son!
Steve Abbott will be attending our Van-In in October, and will be presenting a special 'Legends choice' trophy, custom designed by the Godfather of vanning in Australia, John Evans.
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