Vehicle Description
1978 Ford Econoline 250 Club Wagon Chateau Van Two owner survivor
�-ton Ford Club Wagon Chateau van Sold new at Gary Sage Ford in
Keokuk, original female owner had it until her passing in 2011
Indio Tan exterior (code X) with Dark Brown Metallic trim (code H)
and a tan and dark brown interior 460 CID V-8 engine (VIN code A)
previous owner stated that it was rebuilt about five thousand miles
ago C6 Selectshift Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic
transmission (code G) and 3.73 gearing (code 38) New brakes and
suspension Air-conditioning, power steering, power brakes and
cruise control Four captain's chairs Dynamat sound damping
Corrugated metal interior trim with rear-mounted amplifier rack
powered by its own battery 138-inch wheelbase 7,550 GVWR Need room
for your drum kit? Hoping to find something to carry you, your wife
and two kids plus all of your mountain bikes to the nearest trails?
Looking for a van to tow your new boat? MotoeXotica Classic Cars
presents this 1978 Ford E-series 250 Van in top-of-the-line Chateau
trim. This van is a true survivor and comes from Keokuk Iowa where
it sold new at Gary Sage Ford in Keokuk, the original female owner
had the van until her passing in 2011. The second owner also from
Keokuk, purchased the survivor van and updated it with a
professional stereo system, Dynamat interior and some mechanical
restoration. Built at Ford's Lorain, Ohio (VIN code H) factory on
June 21, 1978, this van was destined for the Davenport, Iowa area
(DSO code 56), where it was delivered to Gary Sage Ford
Lincoln-Mercury in Keokuk, Iowa. The van had resided in the same
city until 2019 with two local owners. Finished in Indio Tan (code
X) with Dark Brown Metallic trim (code H), this van's paint and
trim are in overall very good order and looks classy in this
combination. The van's body is straight and solid, the engine bay
is tidy, the cargo area is excellent condition and the chrome
bumpers look good. Back to the cargo bay, there is currently a
single foam mattress aft of the four captain's chairs while the
interior walls are capped with corrugated metal overlays. On the
passenger side is a separate battery powering a Pioneer
infotainment system. This van rolls on Trazano SL369 tires, size
LT265/75R16 at all four corners. Each tire is mounted on vented
alloy wheels with Ford center caps. The wheels and tires are all in
very good order. Under the very short hood is Ford's 460 CID V-8
engine with loads of torque for towing and hauling. Previous owner
stated that the engine was rebuilt at around 54,000 miles though we
have no documentation to support that claim but the van does run
very well. Backing this motor is Ford's three-speed automatic
transmission and a 3.73:1 rear end. Driver convenience features
include air-conditioning, power steering, power brakes and cruise
control. Van also sports new brakes and suspension bits. Inside,
the van's tan, cloth seats look great, save for a very minor
blemish on the lower seatback of the front passenger seat. The
contrasting dark brown carpet is in similar condition while the
brown headliner is good, original order. The factory, two-spoke
steering wheel with its wood veneer, looks good, while the tan
instrument panel (shared with the F150 pickups) and inner door
liners are all in good, original shape. The front console and shift
lever are in similar order. There's a Pioneer AM/FM stereo with CD
and RDS receiver that accepts SD, Mini SD, Micro SD and SD HC
cards. The van's floor has Dynamet applied, too. In the back,
corrugated metal trim acts like wainscoting and there's a
rear-mounted amplifier rack system powered by its own battery,
minus subwoofers. For 1975, the Econoline/Club Wagon were given a
complete redesign. Based on an all-new chassis, Ford became the
first American manufacturer to adapt body-on-frame construction to
a full-size van. The new-generation Econoline would become common
not only in its own right, but as the basis for other vehicles.
With a full frame, the Econoline became popular as a cutaway van
chassis; the design served as a basis for many ambulances, and
various types of trucks and buses. The shared drivetrain with the F
series marked the beginning of aftermarket four-wheel drive
conversions. During the 1970s, the Econoline became popular as a
basis for van conversions. Using the sparsely-equipped Econoline
cargo van as a basis, a luxurious interior was fitted, along with
extensive customization of the exterior. To increase the
versatility of the full-size van line, the Econoline was developed
using body-on-frame construction for the first time. In addition to
increasing the strength of the chassis, the configuration allowed
more commonality with the F-series trucks. As before, the Twin
I-Beam front suspension was used. In its new configuration, the
engine was moved further forward and lowered, relative to the body.
In a massive growth spurt, the short-wheelbase configuration was
0.5 inches longer than the previous long-wheelbase chassis; the new
long-wheelbase chassis was 138 inches, the longest wheelbase
full-size van sold until 1990. Unlike its predecessors, Ford
designed the 1975 Econoline with a true "two-box" layout. Similar
to the Ford Transit of the time, the configuration moved the engine
as far forward as possible and lower in the chassis than in its
predecessor; although the hood was nearly twice as long, the
hoodline was much lower. A higher degree of parts commonality with
the F series made itself known in the body styling: the vent
windows, taillights, bumpers, and wheels were common items between
the two vehicles. During its sixteen-year production run, the
exterior of the Econoline/Club Wagon would remain nearly unaltered.
In 1978, the Super Van/Super Wagon was introduced; based on the
138-inch wheelbase, it was a rear body extension allowing for extra
cargo room or an extra row of seating (for up to 15 passengers).
Inside, the redesign of the chassis expanded interior room, though
the rear of the engine still remained between the front seats; an
engine cover still provided access for servicing. Sharing many
controls with the F series, the new design also improved interior
ergonomics. In three body sizes, the Econoline was produced in a
cargo van and passenger van, with the latter produced in three trim
levels; base, Custom and Chateau. Competition to this E250 included
Chevrolet's G20, Dodge's B-series, GMC's G20 and Volkswagen's Bus.
If you're a Ford truck collector, if you're looking for something
rugged to haul and/or tow, you owe it to yourself to stop by
MotoeXotica Classic Cars to check out this survivor Ford E250. VIN:
E25AHCF3270 This van is currently located at our facility in St.
Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 59,374
miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage
exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Please copy and paste the link
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