If the van's a-rockin' don't come a-knockin.' If you know, you know, and people in the 1970s certainly knew. ShaggIn' wagons were perfect for long road trips, going to the beach, or, you know, rolling around in the back for exercise.
Here are 20 pics from the golden age of parking, full of vans covered back to front in DIY paint jobs and fluffy velvet.
1
Ford Transamvan
Possibly modified, 1970s.
2
‘70s Beach Day
From the back of a van.
3
Crammed in the Van
“Headed upstate NY for a weekend camping trip.”
4
Dodge Van
The American way.
5
Red
“How red do you want your ‘70s van?”
“Yes.”
6
Vans and the Beach
Style in the ‘70s.
7
A Decked Out Van
“Check out the shaggy carpet and swiveling captain’s chairs!” 1970s.
8
Behind the Wheel
“If the van is rockin.'’”
9
California Van
Let the good times roll.
10
“My Dad”
“Putting carpet in his van.” 1970s.
11
Painted Van
Featuring plenty of eruptions I’m sure.
13
Ford Vans
These ads knew what they were doing.
14
“My Dad”
“Posing next to his van.” 1970s.
15
Dodge Tradesman Van Ad
If the van’s a-rockin,’ 1975.
16
Alien Abductions
And hopefully that's all. 1977.
17
Super*Van
“That van was decked out with orange shaggy carpet throughout the interior.”
18
Holden Panel Van
Outside a surfboard factory, 1970s, Australia.
19
The Shaggon' Wagon
A custom ‘70s van.
20
“My Dad and One of His Girlfriends”
“Shoveling out their band van in Ohio.” 1970s.
