The George Barris Supervan is now officially for sale

Likely the most custom van ever, George Barris' Supervan is now officialy for sale.

"A juicy tidbit that you may be interested in and you are the first to know, I have decided to sell Supervan and if you people would like to make the announcement to your readers they can have first crack at it. The price will be fixed at around the $90,000.00 u.s dollar mark or we may take it to auction in Los Angeles, depends on the response. Cheers, David Grainger" David Grainger is the owner of The Guild of Automotive Restorers You can get in touch with him by clicking on the link. If Supervan is not sold by June you will very likely see it at Vanfest once again. Possibly the last showing in Canada and the this part of North America for a long time

Here's what the Supervan looks like today. Fantastic restoration by the Guild !

Check out the photos here: The Supervan restoration at the Guild

This feature is a two parter, the second part is : Supervan at Vanfest

Huge news, the Supervan will be at Vanfest on June 11-12, 2004 in what will be it's first appearance in an outdoor shows in many years and one of it's final appearances in Canada. Big thanks to the Guild, Vampire customs and Kevin for sealing this deal ! The Supervan will be the June feature here with additional pictures posted from Vanfest.

Supervan circa 1978-1979

Speed Television
FEBRUARY 19 - Host Dan Woods is introduced to all project vehicles and the teams of technicians that will be rebuilding and customizing them. The CCR challenge vehicle, a 1986 Ranger, rolls out of the junk yard and into the lives of Team Danger. George Barris’ Supervan gets a slow start with trouble getting into the shop. The 1970’s Chevelle is dug up and pulled out of an old barn. A flashy appearance is made by the 2002 Subaru with work to be done under the hood. Customizing plans begin to unfold on Chop Cut Rebuild – CCR Television.

Here is George Barris' Supervan going back many years at an ISCA show in either Montreal or Ottawa Canada around 1978, this was one of the most popular vans of all time appearing in at least two movies Supervan and Back to the Future. The van originally came out as the Love Machine, then was renamed for the 1977 movie "Supervan". It was originally an early Dodge van (pre 69, not sure what year but will get this info). It was built in the early 70's.
It is presently being restored at The Guild of Automotive Restorers in Bradford Ontario Canada , this restoration will be taped for the Classic Car Restoration television show on Speedvision and the Speed Channel. I will be passing by the Guild in October to check up on the progress, the restoration began in May 2003 and the program will start airing in February 2004. I will be going to see the restoration in October while in Toronto, I hope to have a picture or two of the restored Supervan up in October.