Compact van
Type of van
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A compact van[1] is a type of van characterized by a flat front design, mechanicals based on a compact car, an engine placed either at the rear or between and behind the front seats, and similar in size to the VW Bus.
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Popular in the United States during the early 1960s, they were replaced by full-size vans at the end of the decade. These large vans used body-on-frame construction and featured front engines under a short hood.
Microvans
In Japan, vans that comply with Kei car regulations are known as microvans.[citation needed]
Examples
- Dodge A100
- Ford E-Series (first generation)
- Chevrolet Greenbrier
- Chevrolet Van (first and second generations)
- Lloyd LT 500
Gallery
First generation of Chevrolet Van with flat windshield
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