Red And White 1976 Classic Chevrolet G20 Van Ambulance Rare Vintage on 2040-cars
Los Angeles, California, United States
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Engine:5.7 Liter V-8 350
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: White/Brown
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: G20 Van
Trim: Ambulance
Drive Type: 2WD
Mileage: 98,128
Exterior Color: Red/White
This rare "Vanbulance" is a classic type III Chevrolet chassis and cab, dually rear wheels, with a "Modular Ambulance Corporation" insulated fiberglass/metal unit on the back. The company was in business for about four years back in the late 70's from what I can tell. I have yet to see another one like it!
It has the ORIGINAL (gasoline) 5.7 liter V-8 350 automatic Chevrolet engine with 98,128 miles. The ambulance starts, drives, and shifts smooth and strong. It has two batteries, power-steering and brakes, A/C (needs leak repaired and re-charged), clean California registration and title--registered/smogged thru June 2014.
This beauty has been well maintained as it was originally from the small mountain lake town of Spirit Lake, Idaho. The last owner was The American Red Cross, hence the newer red/white paint.
I've driven it for the past 3.5 years for work and have kept it well maintained. Upgrades include: newer tires (all 6), new throaty glass-pack muffler, new alternator, new 4-barrel carburetor, new fuel-pump, recent tune-up and spark plug cables replaced...All lights (except fog) function and flash, including side and rear "scene" lights. You can light up the neighborhood with these. All back cab windows professionally limo-tinted for privacy. Tons of storage inside, cabinets are all intact with see-thru acrylic sliding doors. Three illuminated locking outside compartments come in handy, one of them contains the spare tire and jack.
Excellent use for a tool truck, surfer's van, hunting/camping, motorcycle transportation...use your imagination! Every day I get compliments on this rig.
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