There are few cheaper projects than an old work van. Now, listen: there’s not much in the way of driving enjoyment from a road-holding perspective to be had, but if you want a dirt-cheap to-run vehicle that can be modified to be way cooler than most vehicles, look no further than an old Chevy G20 or a GMC Vandura. This donated G20 has the added appeal of being a former work truck that still wears the faded branding of its former employer. The Chevy is listed as a non-runner with no reserve here on eBay, with the current bids sitting at just over $500.

“SISCO” stands for Southland Industries Services Company and apparently, that enterprise used orange as its corporate color. A quick Google reveals that SISCO provides design/build and construction services, and not just in California. What I would love to know is whether the van was still being used with any regularity by this organization, as I’d have to commend them on keeping an old workhorse on the road for so long. However, it seems far more likely that it was languishing on a back lot somewhere, as there are very few modern organizations that want their customers to see an old G20 as part of the corporate fleet (I, however, would hire them on the spot.)

The interior isn’t in terrible shape for an old work van like this, and the pairing of orange paint with a navy blue interior is – dare I say it? – attractive. The bucket seats and dash / engine cover are all in entirely usable condition, which puts this G20 in a better spot as a starting point than most work vans by this point. The listing, like many of the donation vehicles they receive, has only the most basic of details in terms of engine health and running condition. The seller confirmed they actually don’t know if it will run since it showed up with no keys, another indication this Chevy has been parked on a back lot for ages and not actively visiting job sites.

Still, with all signs pointing to abandonment, the cargo bay is at least bare and not full of the remains of a carpeting business or a homeless encampment. The Chevy would look far better with wall-to-wall shag carpeting, a few captain’s chairs, and a couch, not to mention some mini-fridges and a small TV. Hopefully, being a California vehicle, there are no major rust issues to contend with. I have to believe the general reliability of these G20 vans make it likely that this Chevy would fire back up if it had a key and fresh battery, but you’ll have to be the high bidder of this dirt-cheap van to find out.