The A100 was a “forward control” small van and pickup produced by Chrysler Corp. from 1964 to 1970. In the U.S., it was marketed by Dodge in the U.S., while in Canada it was known as a Fargo. This nice example is the commercial version (no side windows) and was used as such at one point (a sofa is in the back now). Located in Ottawa, Ontario, this solid transport is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $8,500 CDN (approx. $6,140 USD). Bravo for the tip, TomV!
Forward control means the driver and passenger sit over the front axle with the engine lodged in between. The A100 competed with Ford (Econoline), Chevrolet (Corvair Greenbrier), and Volkswagen (Type 2). They utilized unibody construction over a 90-inch wheelbase (108 was also offered starting in 1967). Power was from a Slant-Six engine, either 170 or 225 cubic inches in 1966 (the seller’s van has the latter from a 1970s Plymouth Volare).
This ’66 A100 has been a daily driver of late, but as Winter approaches in Canada, the seller needs something more modern to drive. So, the sale of the Dodge is somewhat reluctant, as it’s been performing well and looks good overall. Besides the reliable Slant-Six, the van also has a 3-speed manual transmission.
The van sports a new 2-barrel carburetor that needs some dialing in as it runs better in cooler air. Rust is at a minimum; the white paint looks great and has commercial lettering on it, and the interior is nice, though the front seats should be reupholstered. If you’re looking for one of these “Cab-over” vans, how about this classic?
They sure look like windows on the side to me.
looks like it just rolled out of Gotham city.
That looks like a living room sofa in the back.
Nice and a little cheaper with US money. but just lately I think tariff would kill the deal
Aw, looks so nice and sweet, and probably the worst vehicle to drive. Couple things, I don’t think the slant 6 came with a 2 barrel, and I had a friend with a van like this, with a 318 and automatic. V8s, I read, were offered from the start. It was without question, the most dangerous, noisy, hard steering,( king pins) hot sitting on the engine cover, and winter, forgetaboutit. The column shift will test even the most experienced gear grabber, when worn, it’s find and grind. The column guts and 4 foot shifting rods didn’t help. My friends had no windows in the side doors, and may have been added later. It’s a great find, in that, it’s the only one left that isn’t a tool shed out back.
SOLD!
The automatics in these had that really weird shift lever
on the dash.
I wonder how this got from Portland to Ontario?
Well worth the money I had a 66 I loved it