Hemmings Find of the Day – 1972 Ford E-100 Econoline

Published by Mike on June 3, 2015

Every boogie van needs a good themed interior, and this 1972 Ford E-100 Econoline cargo van for sale on Hemmings.com delivers on that front, with a color-coordinated green-and-gold interior with surfing highlights and plenty of shag carpeting. Nor is it overly personalized, which should help broaden the pool of prospective buyers. And it runs and drives too, making it perfect for the next truck-in or for an afternoon down at the beach. From the seller’s description:

The interior is completely redone in ‘Paul Frank’ green Naugahyde. Drum wrap and shag carpet complete the look of the 70’s. It also has metallic green seats that match the steering wheel. All the cushions are redone as well. The main table and side table are done in hardwood plywood with a surfboard theme.
The exterior is gold with green and the mag wheels look awesome. A custom exhaust was installed with side pipes. Air shocks and larger back tires give the van a mean ‘hot rod’ look.
Mechanically, this van runs strong. It has a Ford 302 with an automatic transmission, so it really goes down the road. It was burning oil, so I had the valve seals replaced which corrected the problem. I installed a new heater, brakes and brake lines. It also is set up for a 2nd deep cycle battery under the back bench seat.
I’ve had a lot of fun with this vehicle. It always gets looks and comments. It is great for tailgating and camping. The seats swivel, so it tends to be the place to hang out.