Chevrolet Van

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Chevrolet Van (1964-1966)
Chevrolet Van (1964-1966)
Van
Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Production period: 1964-1996
Previous model: Chevrolet Corvan
Successor: Chevrolet Express
Technical specifications
Designs: Panel van , minibus
Engines:
Petrol engines : 2.5–7.4 liters
(66–202 kW)
Wheelbase: 2286-2743 mm

The Chevrolet Van was one of several vans that General Motors manufactured for the North American market. Its strongest competitors were the Ford Econoline and the Dodge A100 .

The term Chevrolet Van also refers to the other Chevrolet vans. The first of these vans, the Corvan , was launched on the Corvair platform in 1961 , the youngest being the Chevrolet Express .

First generation

The 1964 to 1970 Chevrolet Van, like its competitors Ford Econoline and Dodge A100, was based on a modified passenger car platform. The engine sat between and behind the front seats and the car had a flat front. The engine and brakes were taken from the Chevy II . This Chevrolet Van was also offered as a GMC Handi-Van .

The van presented in 1964 had a flat windshield and was equipped with four or six cylinder engines. An in-line four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 2.5 l and an output of 66 kW was available, as well as in-line six-cylinder engines with 3.2 l (88–130 kW), 3.8 l (103 kW) or 4.1 l (114 kW). The simple construction and the box-shaped structure were ideal for transporting cargo, tools and materials around the city. The car was less suitable for long cross-country journeys. The van was called Handivan and had sheet metal windows and no side doors. The passenger seat and heating were only available at an additional cost. The slightly better equipped model for passenger transport was called the Sportvan .

Facelift

1968 Chevrolet Sportvan

In 1967 there was a slightly redesigned model with a rounded windshield, larger engines and better brakes. For the first time there was a V8 engine with 5.4 l displacement and an output of 202 kW. There were two wheelbases, 2286 mm and 2743 mm.

Second generation

Chevrolet Chevy Van

A completely new model based on the G platform was introduced in 1971 parallel to the GMC Vandura . This was offered with several facelifts until 1996 and then replaced by the Chevrolet Express .

Web links

Commons : Chevrolet Van  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

literature

  • John Gunnell (Ed.): Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1946-1975. Revised 4th edition. Krause Publications Inc., Iola WI 2002, ISBN 0-87349-461-X (engine data of the Chevy II ).