1978 Ford E-250 Quadravan 4x4, Four Wheel Drive , Adventure Wagon on 2040-cars
San Antonio, Texas, United States
1978 FORD E250 QUADRAVAN 4X4 Here is one super cool BEAST! I recently found this 1978 Ford E250 Quadravan. This vehicle is amazing and built with a mega heavy duty four wheel drive system. The van has a strong running big block 460 V8, C6 Automatic Transmission and a divorced transfer case. Both solid axles have skid plates and are massive. I believe a Dana 60 in the front and a Dana 70 in the rear. The truck has factory Air Conditioning, although no belt is over the compressor currently and would guess there issues. The rig also has power steering and power disc brakes. The truck runs and drives and the transmission shifts smooth. It truck has strong oil pressure and holds good temperature. The van has duel fuel tanks and duel batteries. I love the color too! I have found zero rust issues and no signs of body filler. All the doors open and close tight and lock! The tires still have lots of meat on them! The driveline is complete and the four wheel drive operates as it should. The front seats are original and the truck comes with the original bench seat and several cool and usable captains chairs. I few things to point out about the rig I’ve noticed, the valve covers seem to be leaking a bit. The front end needs work, tie-rods ends etc. It has lots of side to side play currently but I have been driving it. Sadly...while parked, someone ran into the rear drivers side rear corner. Most of the damage luckily is on the factory seemed corner cap, and can be replaced with a two-wheel drive donor van. These are easy to find in your local junkyard. All and all this is a wonderful vehicle. It is a vehicle very worthy of the work. The truck is sold as found! Please feel free to call 210-548-1310 before bidding if you’ve got questions. PAYMENT AND STORAGE A $500 deposit is required from the winning bidder, due electronically via PayPal within 24 hours after the auction ends, to hold the vehicle. I do not accept Paypal for payments over $500. Deposits only. I will not be accepting trades. Respectfully, please bid responsibly by having any required financing in place before committing to purchase the vehicle as full payment is due within 7 days of auction end via cash or certified bank check (drawn on a major US bank). I can hold the vehicle for 15 days at no charge to the winning bidder after the auction (the charge is $15.00 per day after 15 days unless other arrangement made). I apologize in advance, but bidders with zero feedback will have their bids canceled, no matter what the amount, unless you contact me in advance of bidding. Bidders outside North America (anywhere other than the US, Canada, or Mexico “mainland”) are welcome to bid, but also must phone me before bidding. |
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