Studebaker 8E5 ZIP Van US Postal Mail Truck (1963)
Sale price: US $500.00 Make an Offer
| Used |
| “See description below.” |
| Year: | 1963 | VIN : | E5FC1163 |
| Mileage: | 94117 | Model: | 8E5 |
| Make: | Studebaker | Drive Side: | Right-hand drive |
| Number of Cylinders: | 6 | Interior Color: | Gray |
| Transmission: | Automatic | Sub Model: | US Postal Zip Van Truck |
| For Sale By: | Private Seller | Drive Type: | RWD |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Vehicle Title: | Clean |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Body Type: | US Postal Zip Van Truck |
Bellingham, Washington, United States
Vehicle description
(No Reserve) 1963 Studebaker Zip Van 1963 Studebaker Zip Van Studebaker won a 1963 contract to produce 3,391 examplesof the Zip Vans and were very popular, so an additional 847 orders were placedand the total rose to 4,238. Studebaker provided the engineering and chassis, whilethe unitized body was fabricated by met-Pro, Inc. of Lansdale, PA. Met-Proestablished the Bede Manufacturing Company to handle the Zip Van project. Studebaker named them after something NEW called the ZIPCode (Zone Improvement Plan) that the Postal Service came out with. The Zip Vans featured a sliding door for the driver, nodoor on the left side, and all examples were right-hand drive. In the back, thedoor opened up-and-down in similar fashion to a garage door. Inside, there were two gas pedals. One pedal was for thedriver when they were sitting while the other was to be used when they werestanding. Features included a heater and an adjustable seat. The gauge clusterwas the one used in Studebaker"s Transtar pickup. Powering the Zip Van was a 170 cubic-inch overhead"Skybolt" six that offered 112 horsepower passing power through a Borg-Warner 3-speedautomatic and onto a Dana 44 Twin-Traction limited-slipequipped rear axle . It had a wheelbase of 85 inches and alength of 143 inches. ZIP Vans had easy viewing with large windows. The hugeflat front dash was perfect for sorting trays of mail and large air panel belowwindshield let air cross flow to upper rear vents that open. They had largerear bumper guards for loading docks and a safety back up buzzer. The driverseat folds up as back rest for stand-up driving while using a lower gas pedalby sliding your right foot sideways. The frontsuspension, steering gear, engine, and radiator are all mounted on a cradlethat can be easily be rolled out from underneath for service. The Postal Servicecould quickly swap in another one to keep it on the road while doing anyrepairs. TheStudebaker Mechanicals are easily available being mostly based on the ½ ton truck using the Studebaker Champ 6-cylinderengine, automatic transmission, rear end, steering components, and the Transtarinstrument cluster. The Zip Van paint scheme used by the U.S. Post officewere painted red, white and blue. Needsomething for Special Delivery, or Christmas Presents? Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah! A greatalternative for those who might also be interested in the Jeep DJ. Rain, orSnow, nor dark of night stopped the hard-working ZIP Vans and later they wererepurposed as Ice Cream Trucks, Handyman Work Trucks, Shop Vans, Catering FoodTrucks, mini Campers ect. Even atStudebaker meets these are rarely seen and it will draw a crowd at any carshow. Decription: We boughtthis Studebaker Zip Van in 2003 and have had it in storage since then. Itoriginally came from Los Angeles, Long Beach area where previous owner drove ituntil he parked it in storage. It was last licensed in 1980. We haven’t doneanything to it and needs a full restoration. There is some rust at the roofoverhang lip and side panel joints. Luckily Zip Vans use mostly flat metal andglass. The mechanical parts are available through Studebaker parts vendors. Ifyou want to restore a rare very unique Studebaker with multipurposepossibilities, you will likely be the only one showing up with a Zip Van inyour area. Details: VIN: E5FC1163 Engine # OHV 170 cu. In. 6 cyl. Model: 8E5-FC Millage: 94,117 If youare looking for something rare and unusual that grabs everyone’s attention, orwant to make unique special deliveries, this is your opportunity to own a rare ZIP Van! Have your car carrier do door to door shippingor you can pick up the van in person. The van is located inBellingham, Washington 98225. Terms of Sale: $500 deposit must be received in 48 hours ofauction close. PayPal is preferred for the deposit. Wire transfer ispreferred for balance. Final payment must be received within 7 days of acceptedwinning bid (Certified Check, Cashiers Check or Bank/Wire Transfer in U.S.Funds Only) and will be held until it clears my bank. The title is free and clearof any leans. Buyer is responsible for shipping within 30 days. The car issold as is and where is. Please email Liv4today ifyou should have any questions. Thank you for viewing our auction.