Good starter vans. (1 Viewer)

[Snowbird]

As some of you know I am a lover of quality older motorhomes and spend a considerable amount of my time searching the net both here in the UK and Europe and America looking for these rarities.
So, if it will be of any help to potential first time buyers who are like me on a limited budget I will put on this thread from time to time what I consider a good buy for what is a good van at the right money.
Some of the vans you will see on this post you will never have heard of, but don't be put off by that as one of my main priorities when purchasing a MH for myself is parts availability. Body panels on motorhomes are obsolete when the vehicle is only a few years old, so this will not be taken into consideration, but mechanical parts are of course the main thing to worry about when thinking of an older MH. So any vehicle that appears on this thread will have to have good parts availability.
This is one of my favourites and one to start you off. Its an Orion, built on the Mercedes chassis and of monocoque construction. Link Removed

 

[Bluemerle]

This is another relisted van at a good price
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Terry

Terry, this does look like a very good buy, but i cant help wondering why the hell hasnt it sold! I think this is the 3rd listing, have you or any one else any thoughts on why its still for sale!!

The reason i am asking is because later on this year i am going to purchase a different Motor, and am looking at the old Hymers etc as being a potential replacement. I wiil hopefully be in a position to spend a good bit more than this one is priced at. At the moment i am following this thread and soaking up all the advice and information from anywhere and every where. Views and comments, very welcome.

 

[Terry]

IF this is ligit it's a cracking starter for thr money --could be a scam ???
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terry

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[Terry]

Terry, this does look like a very good buy, but i cant help wondering why the hell hasnt it sold! I think this is the 3rd listing, have you or any one else any thoughts on why its still for sale!!

The reason i am asking is because later on this year i am going to purchase a different Motor, and am looking at the old Hymers etc as being a potential replacement. I wiil hopefully be in a position to spend a good bit more than this one is priced at. At the moment i am following this thread and soaking up all the advice and information from anywhere and every where. Views and comments, very welcome.

SAYS sold now
terry

 

[Terry]

This has been relisted,AUTOMATIC,must be petrol that's putting people off
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terry

 

[jollyrodger]

Have now put up on youtube 3 short vids walk arounds the first one is strange plays ok on pc but on Y/T .....well have a look

http://youtu.be/1GBlvYzI9KE

http://youtu.be/pgQO3-RoQco


http://youtu.be/ufciUCArHV8


jr

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[jollyrodger]

Will be doing video walk-around poss tomorrow and put it up on YouTube n post the link on here
FORGOT TO ADD THERE ARE SPARES INCLUDED SPARE WHEEL + SPARE TYRE NEW AIR FILTERS NEW FAN BELT INTERIOR SILVER SCREEN SPLUS MORE ONCE I CAN GET IN MY SHED ! lots of engine parts even a spare engine if anyone got a trailer

Have now put up on youtube 3 short vids walk arounds the first one is strange plays ok on pc on Y/T .....well have a look

http://youtu.be/1GBlvYzI9KE

http://youtu.be/pgQO3-RoQco


http://youtu.be/ufciUCArHV8


jr

 

[Terry]

Not so much a starter van, more a van to keep a long time
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Terry

 

[Snowbird]

A much sought after older well built van. .

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[jollyrodger]

Have now put up on youtube 3 short vids walk arounds the first one is strange plays ok on pc on Y/T .....well have a look

http://youtu.be/1GBlvYzI9KE

http://youtu.be/pgQO3-RoQco


http://youtu.be/ufciUCArHV8


jr

Now Sold Thank you Terry & All now looking For end bed version

 

[chesterfield hooligan]

This looks good​

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[chesterfield hooligan]

This looks a starter

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[chesterfield hooligan]

anyone know how to repair a Auto box

nice all the same £4k in my book

leaving some dosh for a gearbox

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[jollyrodger]

Well used

This looks good​

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Looks Better in the Pics than up close

I went I saw I Left Rapidly



If anyone wants a DIY project for the next year or two this could be for you
VERY well used
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[Terry]

I was thinking it looked very good for the money , hope you left a low offer
Terry

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[jollyrodger]

No ...But had a good bacon Butty on the way back from tavvy made the trip worth it

 

[Snowbird]

Here is a real gem. One piece fibreglass wrap around roof. A very expensive van when new and a bullet proof engine that's hardly run in. All in a handy size. Link Removed

 

[Snowbird]

If I wasn't off to Spain this week I think I would have had a go at the Unikat. If that finishes up at anything below 9000 euros there's profit in it. Those LTs are becoming very desirable, and a good one will hold its money well and looked after will not only give pleasure but will be a better investment than money in the bank. That van comes from a very well respected low volume manufacturer and would have been bespoke built.

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[Terry]

Here is a real gem. One piece fibreglass wrap around roof. A very expensive van when new and a bullet proof engine that's hardly run in. All in a handy size. Link Removed

Sure is a ugly dog My last LT was a thirsty one as well,and cost a arm and leg for parts I remember buying some suspension bushes that cost £50 each that where £3 each to fit a tranny at the time
terry

 

[Snowbird]

Sure is a ugly dog My last LT was a thirsty one as well,and cost a arm and leg for parts I remember buying some suspension bushes that cost £50 each that where £3 each to fit a tranny at the time
terry

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Terry. The last LT I had sold for £8500 around 2 years ago. I had em fighting over it at the time. I found "The Brickyard" the best place for parts and advice on those LTs. This one is the turbo diesel, they were not so bad on fuel and plenty of power. The engine was so good Volvo still use it with a few mods.

 

[Terry]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Terry. The last LT I had sold for £8500 around 2 years ago. I had em fighting over it at the time. I found "The Brickyard" the best place for parts and advice on those LTs. This one is the turbo diesel, they were not so bad on fuel and plenty of power. The engine was so good Volvo still use it with a few mods.

And I thought Volvo used Renault engines
terry

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[Snowbird]

And I thought Volvo used Renault engines
terry

You thought wrong there. The 6 cylinder was derived from the LT. Many LT owners convert to the Volvo diesel as it now gives more power and better fuel consumption.

 

[Terry]

Thanks I need educating after I wrote I thought about it and the Renaults use fiat Sofin engines oh:
edit probably the petrol volvos use renaults
terry

 

[duane0001]

Bargin

I think this is a really good buy
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[chesterfield hooligan]

I think this is a really good buy
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is the fact it only has one door a problem at all ​

 

[duane0001]

is the fact it only has one door a problem at all ​

No
Harder for those night time shoppers to get in:thumb:

 

[Snowbird]

is the fact it only has one door a problem at all ​

I find only having one door an advantage. If scallys are going to break in, its normally the cab doors they go for. The hab door can be made far more secure than cab doors.

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[duane0001]

ARRGGG
I have FIVE doors on my MH oh:

 

[chesterfield hooligan]

it's a bit dangerous if you brakedown in France ect as you are getting out the vehicle into the trafic

 

[duane0001]

I can get out of Left, Right or Back :thumb:
Porblem is, if there was a fire I would not know which way to run

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[chesterfield hooligan]

I can get out of Left, Right or Back :thumb:
Porblem is, if there was a fire I would not know which way to run

yes I agree but not on this one

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