For anyone who experienced Star Wars in the ‘70s, you’ll remember the custom van was as much a part of the mainstream as disco and shag carpet. And since pop-culture is notorious for cross-pollination (Star Wars disco, anyone?), we got ourselves a lot-full of customized Star Wars vans back in the day. While these were popular for a few years, most were either junked or painted over by the time the Reagan Era rolled in.
But once in a blue moon-roof, one of these anachronistic behemoths of the ‘70s rears its chrome-tipped tailpipes to count itself among the survivors of a lost moment in pop culture history. And as all things eventually reach eBay, one of these rare gems is currently riding a modest bid of just one grand – roof rust and all.
We’re hopeful the winner will decide keep the original Star Wars deco – and that, um, ‘classic’ ‘70s interior. An 8-track quadraphonic looping Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk might be a nice touch, too. Check out the eBay listing here.
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where is this van now? I owned it several years ago and might be interested in buying it back. Last I heard it was in West Virginia.
Hi, i sold the van on Ebay. A firefighter who lives in Hudson,Ohio was happy to get it. He told me he was going to retore it. I havent seen it yet in my area. I bought it on Ebay it was in Pa. Sadly it sat outside broke down for a few years before the guy I got it from decided to sell it.