Tag: Minivan

  • RHD, Manual Renault Avantime

    RHD, Manual Renault Avantime

    The Avantime was a strange MPV sold by Renault, but engineered and manufactured by Matra.  It is sometimes known as the vehicle that killed Matra.  Continue on to find out more! No, this car isn’t in the US – it is in the UK, which was originally blessed with new Avantimes.  Sadly, Nissan never rebadged…

  • Did You Know There Was An AWD Aerostar?

    Did You Know There Was An AWD Aerostar?

    Your humble host was aware of the AWD Astro/Safari, but not its competitor, the AWD Aerostar.  Why is this interesting?  Because this could provide cool (in an ugly way), retro, all-weather transportation, including parts hauling. The seller claims this is a 50K mile van and the condition sure looks great.  This has crank windows for…

  • Low Mileage Kia Micro Van with a Catch

    Low Mileage Kia Micro Van with a Catch

    This Kia Micro Van is a rare site outside (South) Korea.  It’s a cool oddity, but there’s one major catch – it might not be possible to certify this for road use in the US. Do you have a farm?  If so, this could be the vehicle for you!  The seller claims 10.8K kilometers and,…

  • Drift While Carrying Sheets of Plywood!

    Drift While Carrying Sheets of Plywood!

    Here we have a super-rare, manual transmission Toyota Previa!  Sadly, the manual precludes it being of the supercharged and/or all-wheel-drive variety, but a mid-engine, manual trans minivan is cool in an of itself. As the seller states: GOOD for Carrying goods, or Drifting!! Condition looks rather dodgy, so we recommend offering $500 or less.  You’ll probably be…

  • Was this your Mother’s Oldsmobile?

    Was this your Mother’s Oldsmobile?

    We’re going out on a limb and saying no, as this appears to be a 1991 model with a bit over 12K miles and no evidence of sticky fingers, Cheerios or other messy kids’ stuff. The question is why? If you want an Olds Silhouette, this is the one to get.  Will anyone want one…

  • Anyone Remember the Uplander?  Here’s a Shabby Chic example.

    Anyone Remember the Uplander? Here’s a Shabby Chic example.

    If you’re a domestic automaker and you’re not Chrysler, you struggled in the minivan market and eventually left.  In the early 80s, Chrysler launched the unibody Caravan minivan with front-wheel drive and has stuck with the formula ever since, with others joining the fray with similar layouts.  GM and Ford launched body-on-frame, rear-wheel drive minivans…