In the early Seventies, after low-lead gas and rising insurance costs put the kibosh on the original muscle-car era, a number of car lovers turned their creative attention to vans. While the early adopters of the era did most of the custom work on their vans themselves, it wasn’t long before automakers realized they could sell “custom” vans right from the factory.
5 Classic Van Ads
The “cruising van” era lasted for most of the Seventies, but seems to have climaxed right around 1976. Shared here are five classic ads from that time. If you owned a custom van of some sort, tell us about it—if you have pictures, all the better. And if you feel that vans like these should be equipped with a CB radio, click here.
Dodge
Woodie Madness! 5 Classic Car Ads Featuring Wood-Sided Rides
Family Madness! 6 Classic Car Ads Featuring The Entire Clan
Ford
Christmas Madness! 6 Classic Car Ads With A Holiday Theme
Longroof Madness! 13 Classic Ads Featuring Station Wagons
GMC
MPG Madness! 10 Classic Ads Touting Fuel Economy
Classic Van Ads
