Vehicle Description
1979 Chevrolet G20 Beauville Van
The Chevrolet Van (also known as the Chevrolet/GMC G-series vans)
is a range of vans that was manufactured by General Motors from the
1964 to 1995 model years. Introduced as the successor for the
rear-engine Corvair Corvan/Greenbrier, the model line also replaced
the panel van configuration of the Chevrolet Suburban. The model
line was sold in passenger van and cargo van configurations;
cutaway van chassis served as the basis for a wide variety of
vehicles. Produced across three generations, the model line was
sold under a wide variety of model names under both the Chevrolet
and GMC brands. Initially sold as a mid-engine vehicle (with the
engine placed between the seats), the third generation was a
front-engine vehicle (placing the engine forward of the driver);
the second and third-generation series shared powertrain
commonality with the C/K pickup truck model line.
For consignment...grab the crew and load on up into this 1979
Chevrolet G20 Beauville windowed passenger van. With the engine now
fronting the driver and his passengers just a bit safer on the
front-end crash scene if it were to happen. This van has current
seating for 8, but an extra seat can be put in for room for 11, but
it is not in this consignment's cards. Nice paint and overall good
condition with a few faults, but definitely room for plenty of
adventures.
Exterior
With its slightly bumped out hood and engine now upfront, the front
grille protects the engine and allows for sufficient airflow
through the egg crate grille and flanking single headlights, all
within a chromed plastic grille face. The chrome plating is
chipping off in a few sports on this grille. As we move rearward, a
single door for the driver and passenger, and a sliding door allows
access for the rear passengers. In back two opposed swinging doors
open up for the storage area. All metal surfaces are bathed in
either maroon for the upper and lower parts of the panels, or a
silver which is in the center and runs from stem to stern wrapping
around the center of this entire van. Paint is in good condition.
Seen on either side are some shiny running boards which have some
of the traction black sandy surface applique coming off due to
wear. Bumpers and trimmings are all shiny and nice. Some 15-inch
shiny fan-like woven metal pattern wheels are on all 4 corners.
Interior
Step back just a bit in time to the late 1970s where bell bottoms
were on their way out, and the mullet was about to hit rural
America like rotten teeth are to drinking Mt. Dew. Inside we see
red wrapping most surfaces with inset panels of a red/pink/white
and black plaid broadcloth for the seat inserts and door panel
inserts. Some wear is showing on the seats with the cloth through
to the padding on the passenger's seat, as well as the second row
shows wear on the ash receptacled armrest which is covered in shiny
red vinyl. The dash is red molded plastic and sports some wood
applique inlay for the instruments and radio center panel. More
large red molded plastic makes up the central console which is
mostly upfront but does reach back to the front passengers for cup
holders and some storage. Nice red carpeting floods all the floors
and is very clean overall. A white headliner in melamine is atop
and in front is a shag-a-licious carpeted upper console which
houses an AudioVox 8 track player that is well used.
Drivetrain
A lift of the small front hood and we are greeted by a 350ci V8
topped with a single 4-barrel carburetor. On back is a TH350
3-speed automatic and a 10-bolt rear pumpkin. All surfaces under
this hood are unrestored and have lots of patina and some surface
rust on various parts, but all working just fine.
Undercarriage
Surface rust on steel particularly on the back of this vehicle
where some invasive rust has taken over near each rear wheel well.
Heavy surface rust back here, but framing remains structurally
sound and as we move forward the surface rust subsides. Plenty of
patina and road dirt seen but overall good and solid with a few
minor repairs performed at earlier dates to remediate some previous
rust. Independent coil springs for the front suspension, and leaf
springs for the back as disc brakes are on front and power drums
for the back.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, and on the test track it did well. All functions
were working, and we all got back in one piece despite our test
driver! (me!)
If you have a crew and are in need of space for a few, then this
consignment may be for you. Currently configured at a comfy 8
passengers it could go to 11 with the purchase of another seat, or
just leave that space for their luggage. Nice two-tone paint, and a
solid engine with a snazzy 1979 interior, imagine all those that
can go in style at the same time!
VIN DECODE
CGL2697194439
C-Chevrolet
G-Van
L-5.7L V8
2-3/4 Ton
6-Sport Van
9-1979
7-Lordstown, OH Assy Plant
194439-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.