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Chrysler Minivan Thursday CC Outtake 1: Vintage Vans On Parade

Paul Niedermeyer
by Paul Niedermeyer
March 18th, 2010 2:40 PM
chrysler minivan thursday cc outtake 1 vintage vans on parade

It’s easy to forget how small the early Caravans were, unless you see them with their van cohorts.
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  • BuzzDog BuzzDog on Mar 19, 2010

    Imagine...efficient use of space, garage-able AND able to hold a 4x8 sheet of plywood - flat - between the rear wheelwells? Make it reliable, and I may have to have one!
    • Jack Denver Jack Denver on Mar 19, 2010

      The SWB models could hold a sheet of plywood flat (there was 4' between the wheelwells) but you couldn't close the liftgate. Only the LWB ones can hold one with the gate closed.
  • Starbird80 Starbird80 on Mar 19, 2010

    Fun fact: the first Chrysler minivan I saw in the wild (i.e. outside of the auto show) had a personalized plate that read 'TOY VAN'. Nowadays, I keep repeating, "the minivan ain't so mini anymore."
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