A Cartoon Car Made Real:
This is not the real Mystery Machine. It was created as a functional piece
of art and a tribute to the icon popularized by Hannah Barbera over 30 years ago.
I wrote a letter to Hannah Barbera and the Cartoon Network when I began this project.
I never received a response from them and so I continued as planned.
This Mystery Machine is a 1968 Chevy Van.
It is officially designated a G-10, 1/2-ton van on a 90" wheelbase-the shortest
Chevy Van made, I'm told it is even shorter than a Jeep Wrangler.
This does not mean the interior is short on space.
And the creator of this Mystery Machine has a new pup, which he
has named Scooby Doo.
The following is from this Mystery Machine Owner
Here's my 1978 GMC van. I shortened the body 51 inches,
C-notched the rear frame 6 inches,
and while I was in there I fabricated 18-inch
wheel tubs (so the M/T Sportsman fronts would fit
nicely later on). It also includes an LS9 350 4bbl.
, B&M T350, P/S, P/B, A/C, Flowmasters and a full custom
fleece interior with oak trim. And what would a short
van be without the classic "Mystery Machine" paint scheme?
This van gets more attention than anything I've ever driven or ridden in.
You can email the owner of this Mystery Machine by clicking
Here