1996 Chevrolet Astro Lt Extended Passenger Van 3-door 4.3l on 2040-cars
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Engine:4.3L V6 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Extended Passenger Van
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Astro
Options: CD Player
Trim: LT Extended Passenger Van 3-Door
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 131,700
Exterior Color: Burgundy
Interior Color: Gray
Number of Cylinders: 6
I bought this van from the original family because it was in such nice condition. The father had given it to his adult son and his family and I bought it from him. It is an Arizona rust free vehicle since new. I planned to drive it for years and put thousands into it to make it last. I have a large stack of receipts (included with the van) showing all that was done which includes head gaskets, wheel bearings, major A/C upgrades (blows 34 degrees at the vent) trans service, U joints etc. I then had an accident with it and my friend with a restoration shop bought it because it was such a nice clean and good running vehicle and had his 72 year old highly experienced and fussy craftsman restore it. When they took it to the state of AZ to be inspected the inspectors did not want to know where the damage had been. After inspecting the van, they could not tell what area of the vehicle had been damaged. The van needed a hood, right fender and grill/bumper. The air bags did not go off. The vehicle has been meticulously restored and the replacement parts professionally painted. The paint is shiny and matches perfectly. I borrowed it back after it was finished and it drives perfectly. I have had several of these and this one drives as well as any, even as well as the low mileage ones I have had. It has just had an alignment. It has decent tires although I would replace them in maybe 20,000 miles. Note that the van has custom tail lights. It was always a non smoker and the interior is clean. It has an after market stereo with a CD player. It has the optional factory chrome wheels which set it off nicely. It has privacy glass and dual A/C. It resembles a newer Astro and does not look outdated at all. Note the very minor wear spots on the driver's seat back. A vinyl repair guy can repair this very reasonably. The driver's seat bottom was reupholstered in the correct cloth. Note the underside shot, this clean Arizona van has NO rust. Call the owner of the restoration shop (and the van) at 928 ate 53 42 ate 5 for more details. His name is Bruce. This is a dependable and straight van. The last seat is missing, I used this vehicle for work and did not need it. Pay the "Buy it Now" price and we will get one from the local salvage yard and include it. Otherwise, they are readily available for $100.00 or less in most any salvage yard. Bid with confidence, this vehicle will serve you well. It is 70 during the day here in Phoenix, why not fly in and stay a few days and then drive it home?
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