What does the plumber you hired today have in common with the plumber you hired in 1980? They pulled up to your door in a Ford Econoline Van. Probably the same van.
Everyone knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it, and that's the approach Ford took to its flagship work, play, and "rocking" vehicle.
A spacious cab, a worthy engine, and plenty of room in the back? That plays in any timeline.
Here are 21 photos of the majestic Ford Econoline Van through the decades.
1
Built Tough
Van beach day.
2
Econoline Cruising Van
And Pinto Cruising wagon, 1977.
3
Super Van
A carpeted van in the ‘70s.
4
On the Move
Through the countryside.
5
1976 Ford Econoline
Carpets and lava lamps in car form.
6
The “Redesigned Van”
A 1975 ad.
7
Picking Up Fruit
The family farm.
8
The Classic Design
1998 model.
10
1960s Ford Econoline
Surfer van.
11
On the Worksite
1974 model.
12
Nice and Green
An ad in 1972.
13
On the Road
Taking in the view.
15
Late '90s
You've definitely been tailgated by one of these.
16
Play Hard
Don’t work hard, 1966.
17
Early ‘70s Generation
Group photo.
18
A Work Van at Hart
1964.
19
Packing Up
Promotional work photo.
20
Ford Econoline
Van Conversion, 1984.
21
Driveway
Why don't we use these as family cars anymore? What does an SUV or minivan have on one of these?