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The Ford Transit is the #1 selling commercial van in America. It’s also extremely customizable to fit the needs of the owner.

The Ford Transit is the vehicle of choice for mobile blood donation clinics at half a dozen cities in America-perfect for the average worker who wants to donate blood in a convenient way.

This dog rescue van involved the removal of all seats to maximize space for the stationary cages. This particular van in Boston transports the pups to a local farm where the dogs are held until homes are found for them.

Food trucks have become a roaring trend in the past five years. This van was customized with an outside design that promoted this coffee and pastry business and an inside that provided compartments for the products in a way that the owners had in mind.

Who knew that the same van that can sell coffee and take your blood is also awesome for partying? Whether it’s for prom, a bachelor/bachelorette party, or splurging on a night out in the Quarter, turning the Transit into a party bus can fit up to 15 fun-lovers.

Towards the end of the 1960s a freewheelin and youthful culture brought vans to national prominence, mostly due to their ability to haul large groups on a “wherever the wind may take you” journey across the USA. The love of vans carried on well through the 70s as they became customized parties on wheels. Incorporated into this was all of the wonderful tackiness of 70s style. Shag carpet, purple polyester, panel murals, and bubble windows were regular fixtures in the scene.

Sadly, or not… depending on your personal opinion, the culture of “rolling heavy” faded away as the 70s oil crisis took its toll, the concept of the minivan gained popularity, and the general consensus about the movement swung from “chic” to “kinda creepy.” So let’s take a nostalgic, or nauseating… depending on your personal opinion, look back at some of those groovy machines.

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70’s Vans