"If the van's a rockin,' don't come a knockin.'"
If you know, you know, and people in the 1970s definitely knew. A van was the perfect vehicle for driving buzzed across the country with your brand new girlfriend, stopping at every beach and national park, while saving money on hotels.
We've already shown you some pretty sick '70s vans, but to give you an even better sense of the golden age of parking, here are 23 more.
1
Easy Entrance
Every van needs an easy DIY side door.
2
Custom Van
With a custom passenger.
3
Behind the Wheel
Look at that print!
4
On the Sand
Back when vehicles could drive on the beach.
5
Burning Rubber
Put the power down!
6
Beach Traffic!
Van, the vehicle of choice.
7
Red van, flip flops, and a clipboard.
The peak male form.
8
Beach Day
Everything you need.
9
A Red Van
And a not-sober man.
11
Family Van Life
Group Photo.
12
If You Know, You Know
The catch phrase of van owners everywhere.
13
The Hippie Van
Just married, and likely consummated.
14
Visit the Lake
And bring your van.
15
On the Road
North Texas.
16
Beerman
What do you think he's got in the back of that thing?
17
Nice Print
I want to see more of that interior.
19
Sightseeing
Stopping for the scenery.
20
Family Van
For sale, tragically.
21
Rip Van Ripple
Top tier branding.
22
Nice Paint Job
Custom van.
23
Group Photo
A band with a van.
