When did the International Metro van come out?
When did the International Metro van come out?
The Metro design was one of several with which Loewy was involved or created during his association with International Harvester. The overall design of the Metro vans remained somewhat unchanged from 1938 until 1964 when it was redesigned by the in-house design team in the Chicago Metro plant to be competitive with the Boyertown and Hackney vans.
What kind of Van is International Harvester Metro?
International Harvester Metro Van. International Harvester’s Metro Van is a step van, also known as walk-in or multi-stop delivery truck. This vehicle type was one of the earlier, mass-produced forward control vehicles, once commonly used for milk or bakery delivery, as well as ambulance services, mobile offices, and radio transmitter vans.
When was the Metro van re-issued by Navistar?
The Metro Van was re-issued by Navistar in 2000, as a medium-sized delivery truck. Other than by model name, it is unrelated to the original Metro line. In 2005, Navistar purchased the Workhorse Group, a manufacturer of step-van and motor home chassis, to seemingly re-enter the delivery van market.
Where was the first Metro van body made?
With the introduction of the Metro Van body in 1937, a new manufacturing facility opened at 151 Kossuth Street in that city. All Metro Van bodies through its closing in early 1968 were built in the Kossuth Street facility.
How many miles is a 1996 Step Van?
1996 International 1000/ 1652 class V 21,500 GVWR 7.3L International 319,000 miles- 55,000 on new long block 5sp manual spicer Grumman/ Olson body 18’ box Retired Fed- ex truck in… I have retired and selling my service van.
The Metro design was one of several with which Loewy was involved or created during his association with International Harvester. The overall design of the Metro vans remained somewhat unchanged from 1938 until 1964 when it was redesigned by the in-house design team in the Chicago Metro plant to be competitive with the Boyertown and Hackney vans.
Is there a 1957 International Metro panel van?
1957 International Metro panel van. all original. Has original drive train that was running and driving when parked here in 2000. This is the shorty van with 102″ wheel base, great restoration project. These short vans are rare and desirable.Has some rust in the usual places but overall still very restorable.
International Harvester Metro Van. International Harvester’s Metro Van is a step van, also known as walk-in or multi-stop delivery truck. This vehicle type was one of the earlier, mass-produced forward control vehicles, once commonly used for milk or bakery delivery, as well as ambulance services, mobile offices, and radio transmitter vans.
