1965 Ford Econoline Van
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Volkswagen discovered a lucrative market for light-duty vans with its Type 2 Transporter. Ford followed VW's formula with its own Econoline introduced for 1961. The half-ton capacity van was based on the Ford Falcon platform and available in cargo, passenger, and pickup body styles. It was an instant hit as companies like Bell Telephone System purchased Econolines for their fleets.
Volkswagen discovered a lucrative market for light-duty vans with its Type 2 Transporter. Ford followed VW's formula with its own Econoline introduced for 1961. The half-ton capacity van was based on the Ford Falcon platform and available in cargo, passenger, and pickup body styles. It was an instant hit as companies like Bell Telephone System purchased Econolines for their fleets.
Artifact
Van (Cargo vehicle)
Date Made
1965
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.288.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Gray (Color)
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