Ø Has had easy use and super care, and now has been substantially rejuvenated...is as immaculate and tidy as it appears in the photos...seems half its age, or newer

Ø Most desirable and capable (800 pounds with large platform) and expensive style of lift...new cost for this lift is around $12,000!

Ø Save large sums on fuel and maintenance costs with this CNG van and be very 'green' in the process...good for your company image and your bank account

Ø If you don't know about the HUGE benefits of CNG, please read the report listed to the right, which I found on an information website

Options and Equipment

THE VAN:  Began as a long wheelbase one ton (350) with 5.8 liter small block gas motor and auto with overdrive.  Was converted by Ford factory (not an add-on conversion by other company) to operate on CNG  (compressed natural gas) when brand new and thus has only operated on this incredibly clean burning and ultra-low maintenance fuel since new.

THE CONVERSION:  You may find it easiest to learn about this van by reading the captions on the photos, because there is such a long list of features contained in the commercial-quality conversion of this van. 

 Here is a summary of the wonderful, valuable features of this conversion: dash and rear A/C units;  very tall roof with 6 feet 2 inches of headroom;  easy-to-load bus style entry with steps, hand rails and much head clearance;  has modified front door which creates generous clearance at the bus style entry;  highly flexible seating accommodates up to 10 plus driver;  currently configured to carry 1 or 2 large wheelchairs; dark tinted glass;  commercial-grade rubber flooring;  easy to use and very versatile 'flip and fold' seats; heavy duty, large entry step for driver; custom accent striping and paint

MOBILITY: 

*  Flush-mount floor anchor points accommodate 1 or 2 large wheelchairs or scooters

*  Has the most desirable and valuable (apx. $12,000) style of lift called a Braun UVL (under vehicle lift).  This is the commercial version of this lift, which includes the handy and safety-adding collapsible hand rails.  Extremely few commercial-oriented vans have this style of lift (I've never seen one) and as a result the side entry is usually blocked with a lift platform.  Rather, this van has full access to enter from side slider door or front passenger door.

* Includes an array of anchor straps and seatbelts, etc 

 Dimensions, capacity and specifications: Please feel free to email or call me with any such questions. I will gladly assist with anything you wish to know. I have discovered that due to the unique way each person evaluates, measures and expresses their needs, I can be most helpful regarding this subject if we communicate directly.

History of Ownership

One owner since new: was custom-ordered by a small, specialized agency in the bay area.  Their service was related to assisting families with special needs during certain events and experiences. This van has super low miles because it was used only to assist large families with a person in a wheelchair, otherwise, they used smaller vans which were not lift-equipped.

History of Care

Special note: upon inspection, the owner of the shop was amazed at the overall mechanical condition of this van.  In fact he said something like "one thing is obvious, the agency that owned this was very generous with spending money for maintenance on it".  As a result, there was little needed to get it to my usual high level of condition.

Certified

This vehicle is 'CERTIFIED': There are a combined 76 mechanical and cosmetic aspects  included in the Wheelchair Van Oasis "Certification" process.   A foundational step of the rejuvenation process is that each vehicle receives an extensive inspection by an objective, independent  third-party service and repair facility.  Suggested service, repairs and improvements are then performed by various professional specialists.   The  result is your assurance  that each of the 76 aspects  meets  or exceeds the condition level of good, fine or satisfactory.

Each van does of course have various elements which exceed the promised level of good, fine or satisfactory, which the "Certified" program assures.  Some are brand new improvements performed during rejuvenation.  And others are obvious service or repairs performed recently, prior to my ownership.  As for those, I only list here those positives which are certain, based on my either having a receipt, and/or due to being obvious to the inspecting-mechanic.  I refer to these as  "NEW OR RECENTLY SERVICED ASPECTS".  As for this vehicle:

New: 

* charged and serviced dual A/C system

* Wiper blades

* BRAND NEW TIRES: the tires on this when I acquired it had about 80% tread, however, I decided to replace them due to their age, in order to be extra safe. Cost for these new, heavy duty tires was nearly $1,000.

Recent:

* recent brakes on both ends

* various fluids are looking recently fresh

* various fresh suspension and chassis pieces

Approximate retail value/cost of above-listed items: $3,000

Carfax Report Summary

(Carfax is a widely used database which indicates the history of a vehicle including accidents, prior owners, etc.)

Nothing negative, and shows as a one-owner.  Amazingly it shows as not having had even one accident of any kind.  Notably, California has mandatory requirement of accident reports for even the most minor accidents.  Therefore, we know this van has never even had a minor fender-bender.

You Might Like To Know...

* In addition to the long list of items mentioned in the description above, a feature I like is that it does not have the wide, fiberglass body.  This has several benefits: much narrower than the wide-body shuttles which makes it much easier to maneuver, especially in traffic, tight places, etc.; better mpg due to less weight and less wind resistance; less wind and water leaks; much less likely to develop rattles, weak spots, etc.

* Please be sure to read the list of many benefits of CNG which are listed in the upper right portion of this page.

* If you do some research, you will discover that CNG-fueled vehicles command a generous premium on the used vehicle market.  No matter if passenger vehicles, vans or trucks...CNG vehicles of this configuration are desirable, and very hard to find...especially with low miles.

* Each of my vans has a superb paint sealant as the final step of the extreme detail. If you were to have a professional apply a treatment the cost would be several hundred dollars.

* CNG fuel rates which I am aware of range from around 75 cents in some states to $1.40 in Medford to upper two-dollar range in some parts of California.  Depending on where you put this to use, this van could save you many hundreds of dollars in fuel cost per month, and possibly save you that much or more via reduced maintenance and repair costs.

*There's a whole world of great information available regarding the CNG subject. As I was doing my research I felt that my favorite website can be reached via this link: http://www.cngnow.com/Pages/information.aspx

Summary of this Gem

Yes, this is as immaculate as the photos appear, and is equally top-notch mechanically.  Rare to find an extremely capable van in this price range, which was designed and built for heavy commercial use that was not used as such, but rather, had obviously light use.   And also very rare to find one with super low miles, because most vans configured like this don't end up on the used market until they have lots and lots of miles...and are likely costing the owners too much in maintenance and repairs, so they sell them.  Please look closely at the photos and read the captions as this is one very special van, with CNG fuel operation. 

* I apologize for any unclear photos. At times, the conditions make a clear photo impossible.

If you would like more information or to see and drive this vehicle,
please call Rick at 541-973-7377.