1987 Rare 4x4 Straight Axle Astro Van 1 Of 12 Factory Ordered on 2040-cars
Conowingo, Maryland, United States
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You are bidding on an extremely rare factory ordered 4x4 (straight axle) Astro Van. This van was originally ordered by Jack Demsey owner of Demsey Chevrolet in Ohio. The story is that when an Astro was ordered with 4x4 by Jack, the new van was shipped directly from GM to Quigley Motors who did the conversion. The van was then dropped shipped directly to the dealer. This was the only way that GM would honor the warranty. I was told by Quigley that there were only 12 Astros done this way from the factory and this one one of them. You can call Quigley and give them the vin number to verify. I absolutely love this van and hate to part with it but as a daily driver the time and attention it deserves as a true classic is more then I am able to keep up with. WARNING - this van turns heads where ever it goes. People stop me all the time asking where i got it and if its a straight axle. So if you are the winning bidder prepare yourself for all this attention and stopping to explain. I drive this van every day and even take it on vacation. It runs on the beach in the mud and snow with ease. When the GM rear went up years ago I replaced it with a 9" Posi rear so all 4 wheels are the same lug pattern (ford). I have a mountain of paperwork from Quigley and from maintenance and repairs over the years. Most recently - new fuel tank, new sending unit with pump, new AC compressor and condenser, R700 Transmission was rebuilt about 4 years ago, both heads were completely rebuilt about 3 years ago, just had both rear freeze plugs replaced last month, all rocker panels were replaced last year, new water pump last year, new power steering pump last year. Most of the problems with the van are not serious see the list above. The biggest problems shes having is RUST! I have been trying to keep up with the body rust. She is also developing frame rust that will soon need attention (see pictures). If you have any questions or need more photos feel free to ask.
NOTE: this auction does not include the fishing rods or rod holders inside and on the front in one of the photos. |
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