1988 Ford Econoline camper - today's tempter

By: Unique Cars magazine

Date: 31.05.2023

1988 Ford Econoline camper - today's tempter

1988 Ford Econoline camper - today's tempter

1988 Ford Econoline camper - today's tempter

1988 Ford Econoline camper - today's tempter

American getaway

This is something a little outside the usual local tastes, as USA-style camper vans never really made it big over here.

However you can see the appeal in them: more space than the equivalent panel van such as Sandman or Sundowner, with a whole lot more grunt than a Kombi. All this without going nuts and buying a motorhome.

The underlying truck is a long wheelbase Econoline 150 with a rebuilt Windsor 350 cube (5.7lt) V8 and auto transmission – presumably a three-speed.

Equipment includes solar charging and lithium battery, water tank and a rear seat that folds down as a bed. Meanwhile the front seats appear to swivel for a club lounge arrangement.

All up it looks like something that would fit well into a classic/muscle car owner garage. Located in WA, it’s on the market for $38,000.

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