1971 Ford Econoline Van

This 1971 Ford Econoline van is equipped with a Sportsmobile pop-top camper conversion and was acquired by the current owner after it was featured on BaT in March 2017. The van is finished in green and white and powered by a 306ci Ford V8 crate engine. It has also been converted to four-wheel drive and is equipped with an AOD four-speed automatic transmission, a Dana 20 twin-stick transfer case, and Warn locking front hubs. Additional features include four-wheel disc brakes, rear air springs, 17″ wheels, a glass sunroof, a solar panel, an outdoor shower, a winch, a fold-down bench seat, a loft bed, a refrigerator, a sink, window curtains, and cabinets. This Econoline 4×4 camper is now offered with modification records and a clean California title in the seller’s name. The van was refinished in green during prior ownership, and the lower sections were sprayed with white bed-liner in 2018. The pop-up roof headliner and the canvas tent were replaced in 2017, and additional equipment includes auxiliary lights, an outdoor shower, a Warn front bumper with a 12,000-lb winch, and a glass tip-up sunroof over the front seating area. A 160-watt solar panel is mounted on the roof and is paired with two six-volt batteries totaling 320Ah. The windshield was replaced and LED headlights were installed during current ownership. Black-finished 17″ steel wheels are mounted on eight-lug hubs and wear 255/75 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain tires. A full-size spare and a Hi-Lift jack are mounted on a swing-away carrier at the rear. The lifted suspension was overhauled and the van was converted to hydraulically-boosted four-wheel disc brakes during current ownership. Additional equipment includes rear air springs and an on-board compressor. The steering box was recently replaced and the seller states that the system was bled in preparation for the sale. The cabin features bucket seats upholstered in green cloth with floral-pattern inserts, and the same treatment adorns the engine cover and door panels. The van is equipped with a reversing camera. The heater and aftermarket LED interior lighting are inoperative. The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of AutoMeter instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The digital odometer indicates 4k miles, and total mileage is unknown. A stand for the included Edelbrock E-Tuner tablet is integrated into the center console. The horn ring is broken. The rear compartment features a lofted bed and a bench seat that folds flat. Additional amenities include window curtains, bamboo flooring, cabinets, an Isotherm refrigerator, a sink, a 20-gallon freshwater tank, a power inverter, and a Loud Luggage portable Bluetooth speaker. The 306ci Ford V8 crate engine was reportedly sourced from BluePrint Engines and was installed in 2018. Equipment includes aluminum cylinder heads, an Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4 fuel injection system, a 160-amp alternator, a heavy-duty radiator, and Hedman “shorty” headers. The Optima battery was replaced in March 2022. The van was converted to four-wheel drive during previous ownership and service during current ownership included installing an AOD four-speed automatic transmission, a rebuilt Dana 20 twin-stick transfer case, replacement driveshafts, Warn locking front hubs, and a custom 30-gallon stainless steel fuel tank. The factory build sheet is included in the sale, along with service and modification records.