This sweet daredevil Ford Econoline van is just part of an amazing Evel Knievel-themed trio headed to Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale auction.
Standing Alone
Among every profession, there's always a small, select group of folks that stand alone at the top. In the world of stunt performers, Evel Knievel was a man on a different mountain altogether. Knievel began jumping motorcycles to provide for his family, but soon became the most famous stunt rider in history. And if you're a fan of the legendary daredevil, you're undoubtedly going to love this upcoming auction lot that we spotted over at Barrett-Jackson.
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Time Warp
The first, and perhaps the coolest part of this trio is a 1973 Ford Econoline van that looks like it transported here straight from the '70s. On the outside, it sports all kinds of cool kit including a rear roof wing, giant flared fenders and staggered vintage mag wheels. And of course, that flashy patriotic paint job paying homage to the greatest stuntman this world has ever known.
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Retro Style
Peek in past the red-tinted windows on this retro van, and you'll find an equally shag-tastic interior. Bucket seats sit in front of a red, white and blue L-shaped bench that carries on the patriotic theme of the exterior. Throw in a host of EK metal signs, and you've got a proper retro tribute to the past.
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Toys Included
But this amazing van isn't the only thing being sold in this particular auction lot. It's joined by, for starters, a very cool little custom-built EK semi-truck go-kart. This way, you can bring the kids along to car shows and let them live through your own personal nostalgia.
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Two-Wheeled Tribute
And in case you've got more than one kid (and we all know they'd fight over one toy), this lot also includes an equally cool 1971 Honda K2 Z50 motorcycle named Little Evel. The bike is fresh off a full restoration and sports the same paint job and matching hand-painted Evel graphics as its larger Ford brethren.
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Playing the Temptress
Overall, this is one seriously cool package, even if you're not intimately familiar with the legendary stuntman whose name graces it. If you love this era of vans, you're certain to appreciate it as well. Personally, we're big fans of both, which makes this lot quite the temptress!
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