Just so nobody thinks the aftermarket wheels and tires were a recent addition, we'll reiterate what the seller of this 1972 Chevrolet G20 Sportvan listed on Hemmings.com notes below: That his grandfather was the one who installed them. And unlike the popular perception of all Seventies vans as sin bins, this one still has its original interior in its original configuration, without any customization beyond the Cragars and BFGs. From the seller's description:
This was purchased New in 1971 from Mel Bunnell Chevrolet Dealership in Pomona, California, now selling the family Van a 1972 Chevrolet Sportvan Custom 20 Original Owner van 350 V-8 with Turbo 350 Auto trans with after market AC needs recharged and with cruise control not working but all complete. This has been a daily driver, mostly local. As the years have passed, the van was parked based on Grandpa's health issues. I had found grandpa's old school vintage Cragar Rims with BF Ta's, mounted them, looks real nice. New Front and rear shocks. Fresh rebuild on the 4BBL carb, and pulled fuel tank for cleaning and had the body polished out. Drives nice, but the motor could use a good cleaning and freshening up, new valve cover gaskets and set of plugs/ wires and a exhaust leak at donuts. Added new reproduction steering wheel with center cap. Included are the original stock steel rims with tires.This Van has never been painted, just well taken care of over the years. It has had some very minor run-ins of small dings and dents only. The cargo door, left side taillight area, etc. The left side vent window pivot stem has broken from factory weld. The upholstery is in excellent condition, with only the passenger seat having some seam splits. The headliner is original wood panels. All glass is good, with all pop-out windows working properly with all doors open like they should, side cargo door when opening it does hit a little bit of rear tire, still opens fine. One key opens all doors and ignition. The engine runs very nice, could use a good cleaning and a full tune-up. Valve cover gaskets, plugs, wires, exhaust donuts need replacing.
1972 Chevrolet Sportvan
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