rick@lowmilegems.com

 

 

 

1996 Ford 1/2 Ton
'Regency' Luxury conversion
55,000 Actual Miles
Current price:
12,950

 

Ø Amazingly low total miles!
Ø Super-luxury 'Regency' touring/cruising Conversion

Ø Very gorgeous and functional
Ø Rare and desirable lowered floor

 

 

 

Options and Equipment

THE VAN: This began as a 1/2 ton Ford van. It has a 5.8 (medium size V8) gas engine and overdrive transmission. There is common, full power and convenience features from the factory with dual A/C and also a very long list of extras. It was converted when new by the premium company called 'Regency' which performed what most folks would call a 'cruising' or 'touring' conversion.  As you can see in the photos, this is a very luxurious conversion (one of the finest I have seen) with extensive cosmetic and functional improvements and additions inside and out. 

EXTRA GOODIES: Some of the added features are: very fancy leather seats throughout with full power on both front positions and even power lower-back support on both. The rear seat is power reclining and folds flat to a bed and has an extension which makes it a 2-person bed.  There are large tinted windows with opening vents, quality blinds, extensive lighting, beautiful real wood features throughout and 2 stereo systems including a remote control 10 disc CD player! And on the outside there are custom wheels, roof rack, graphics, running boards and flares and much more.

MOBILITY: Summary of features: Has a crow-River lift out the side with a split-folding ramp---Full-range power transfer seat in the right front position---EZ-Loc (the best) electronic wheelchair anchor---6 inch dropped floor with wonderful commercial-grade rubberized flooring.

TWO NOTABLE PLUSES: As for the mobility conversion, it is rare and uncommon for two particular reasons. First, there are very few full size vans with a LOWERED FLOOR such as this one. Typically, extra headroom is achieved via raised roofs on full size vans and lowered floors on minivans. This van has the interior and entry height you may want and need, but without the appearance of being a wheelchair van that the raised roofs lead to. And this has better ECONOMY due to much less wind drag than a raised roof van. And many mobility-challenged folks tell me that they don't want to be in a van that looks like a wheelchair van...this one looks nothing like one.

The second reason this is unusual is because it has the ability to split and fold the ramp, which allows for access in and out of the sliding door even when the ramp is up. This is a super (and uncommon) feature for when you want to have passengers in the rear seat and don't want a platform blocking movement of folks in and out when the lift is retracted.

*** FREE WARRANTY WITH EVERY VEHICLE I SELL

 

History of Ownership

Had one owner in Texas until about 10,000 miles ago.  I found it via an estate and brought it here.

 

 

 

 

History of Care

I bought this from an estate and as is often the case, they did not have the printed history of care, but please read the note to your right regarding Carfax info. Also,  I am very familiar with the condition of this van, because I personally drove it more than 2,000 miles to bring it here. I drove it in such extremes as 100 degree weather for hours and hours and also over the 11,000 foot pass west of Denver. This van is fantastic! And as part of my rejuvenation process every van is inspected and anything needed is repaired or serviced. The only thing of note that was needed and is now completed was front brakes and bearings. It currently runs, drives and functions as great as it looks.

NOTABLE ADDED VALUE: For some inexplicable reason, the transmission had problems when I bought it.  Therefore, in the beginning of my trip I had the transmission entirely rebuilt. My wholesale cost for this was nearly $2,000.  It performed flawlessly once rebuilt...and it was surely 'tested' on the trip.

As part of my 'Rick's rejuvenated'' process for wheelchair vans, each mobility component is inspected, serviced, adjusted and repaired (if needed) by the premium company in this area which exclusively cares for wheelchair vans.

 

Carfax Report Summary

(Carfax is a widely used database which indicates the history of a vehicle including accidents, prior owners, etc.)

All good, no derogatory history.

*** A good thing: As occasionally happens, this report shows numerous incidents of history regarding maintenance and care. This is usually a result of having been serviced at a new-car dealer, because they are usually the only shops which report in such a way that it becomes indicated on Carfax.

 

 

You Might Like To Know...

* Full size vans with lowered floors are rare and desirable

* Each of my vans has a superb paint sealant as the final step of the extreme detail.  The typical cost of this treatment is several hundred dollars.

* This van has excellent function AND is attractive too...sure, why not ? :)  

* On my trip which included some extreme conditions, the lowest MPG I experienced was 15.5 and the best was 17.5.  I consider this very good for a van of this size, features, comfort, etc.

 

 

Summary of this Gem

Here you have another 'Rick's Rejuvenated' wheelchair van. Which means; it is absolutely, beautifully immaculate  inside and out. And the van and mobility features have been extensively serviced. And it has super low miles, desirable lowered floor, helpful split-folding platform, power transfer seat, electric EZ-Loc chair anchor and more. And it is one of the highest quality, most highly equipped 'touring' or 'cruising' conversions made.  I don't believe it would be possible to surpass the overall value which this van represents.

 

 

 

 

 

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* I apologize for any unclear photos. At times, the conditions make a clear photo impossible.

   
If you would like more information or to see and drive this vehicle, please call Rick at 541-973-7377.