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more about #truck more comments → UDMan: Well well well, I see I've made it onto Jalopnik. Thanks Ms. Martin, but I'm surprised that this is what made it on here, and not the wild Diamond T o... more » FTGDWolverineEdition'09: I do like it, a lot. But would rather have this, if I am actually buying a van that is. Might not be the best looking van out there (tho I think it lo... more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Nice review UDman! One quibble, you list the cargo capacity as 14.5 feet. My first Econoline, the smallest ever made, had 450 cu. ft. of cargo area.... more » VeeArrrSix: One question: What's the 'Ring time? more » Maymar: So, GM beat Chrysler to the Magicwagon game by 6 years? Who knew? I'm also a little disappointed that the only personalization that gets done to this... more » Triborough: Special paint and trim not available from Chevrolet? No wonder GM went bankrupt! more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: I'd have liked to be in the meeting where someone decided that using a magician to sell work trucks was a genius move. And really, the paint job was ... more » Novaload: The cargo would have to be garbage bags pull of kind bud and reams of candy dot acid. The wheels do seem a little ahead of their time, though. Nothing... more » smalleyxb122: Special paint and trim not available from Chevrolet. Thanks for clearing that up. more » Steve_in_NC: Man I hate that my employers makes us pee in a cup. I miss my youth. more » skaycog: I think the owner of this van customized his interior while on some sort of a 'trip'. more » jbh11126: I'd simulate a load or two onto that van. more » Old Grimey: This was a stupid commercial back in 1978 (the Dodge Magnum commercial of the same year was one of the best Malaise Era car commercials IMHO), and it ... more » JDisnidiet: What is a "hard" of carpet? I've heard of carpet. That's my favorite type of bombing. more » eriqdiesel: Does he say "shabam", "shabazz", or "kazzaam"? Either way, it's nice to see that my palletized loads of magic hats will be showing up ON TIME from now... more » -
#van
UDMan Drives The Sprinter, Gives It Thumbs-Up
I've long admired the super-efficient Sprinter van, but never quite understood the constant shifting of marques under which it was sold. Dodge? Mercedes-Benz? Freightliner? Truck expert UDMan to the rescue! More » -
#classicadwatch
The 1978 Chevy Van Has The Potential Of Becoming Something... Very Personal
This magician dude might as well pop Fool For The City into the 8-track and start tokin' on his Carbonga™ Mobile Bong, because that custom paint job has no business on a van that will be hauling serious cargo. More » -
#downonthejunkyard
1965 Datsun 1200 Pickup Heads To The Last Roundup
After I got tipped about this truck from three different sources, I decided I'd better head down to the self-service boneyard a few miles from my house. More » -
#classicadwatch
1977 Datsun King Cab: 11.3 Cubic Feet Of Cab Space!
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#downonthestreet
1979 International Harvester Scout II
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Lots of Scouts on the island! More » -
#downonthestreet
1959 Ford F100
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. You've all heard my "Real Trucks Versus Pretend Trucks" rant, so consider it delivered again! More » -
#downonthejunkyard
One Of The Last AMC-Built Grand Wagoneers Heads To The Last Roundup
Chrysler bought what was left of AMC in 1987, it's a little sad to see this woodgrain-bedecked Pre Cupholder Era SUV from 1986- back when SUVs were honest about their truckness- about to be crushed. More » -
#lolcars
Louisville Trucker Skins Trailer On Low Bridge
On the way home from work in Louisville, KY, reader Aleksey spotted this crinkled up semi truck resting just past the low bridge the driver had used to turn his trailer into a convertible.
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#downonthestreetbonusedition
Primered, Chong-Autographed, 3-On-The-Tree Chevy Van May Be Best Motor Vehicle Ever!
We can't even fit half the great things about this van in the title! It's also got a household air conditioner (with generator) and authentic 1970s red-white-and-blue shag carpet in the back! More » -
#questionoftheday
Will The Sport Utility Vehicle Be Worshiped As A Nostalgia Totem In 20 Years?
We saw it happen with Detroit's first go-round of turning off-the-shelf hardware into a mighty moneymaking machine: the muscle car. Now the original muscle cars are objects of worship. Will SUVs follow the same path? More » -
#newcars
2010 Lincoln Mark LT: Once Upon A Time In Mexico
Mexicans went loco for the old Lincoln Mark LT, making it the best-selling Lincoln in all the land, so now they're getting the 2010 Lincoln Mark LT. Seriously folks, it's an F-150 Platinum with a flashy grille. Just sayin'... [PickupTrucks.com] -
#downonthestreet450
Celebrating 450 Old Vehicles Down On The Alameda Street: Chrysler Corporation
After the '73 Challenger and '51 Dodge we saw this weekend, now seems like the right time to honor the Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles I've photographed down on the Alameda street.
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#downonthestreet
1949 Chevrolet Suburban
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. The Suburban was once a bit less luxurious than today's version. More » -
#downonthestreet
Some Sort Of Land Rover
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Just a block from the Triumph Stag was another British machine. More » -
#gadgets
Heli Mission SWAT Truck: R/C Truck + R/C Helicopter
There's something ingeniously simple and awesome about the Heli Mission SWAT Truck, which combines a six-wheeled R/C truck with a fully R/C helicopter. We may have found the perfect wedding gift. More » -
#lolcars
In Romania, Trucker Dances A Killer Boogie
This is about as unsafe as you can get while operating a semitrailer, but you've got to admit the Gheorghe or Nicolæ who stars in this breathtaking video knows how to get into the swing. More » -
#carinsurance
20 Least Expensive Cars To Insure For 2009
Like salt and pepper, chocolate and vanilla, our look at the 20 most expensive cars to insure for 2009 has a flip-side. Today we'll be looking at the 20 least expensive cars to insure for 2009.
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#downonthestreet
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. This Greenbrier created quite a stir when it appeared on the island. More » -
#downonthestreet
1951 Willys Jeep Station Wagon
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Sure, we just saw an old Willys on the Alameda street. More » -
#downonthejunkyard
Peugeot CinqZeroBajaCamino
Can't find a Dangel Peugeot truck in the States? No prob- just build a 505/Subaru mashup! That's what happened here, but some tragic series of events put this cartruck on the road to The Crusher. More »
