1994
Ford Château (rare, very fancy)
has very lowered floor
and
desirable style of side-entry
lift
98,000 Miles
Current Price: $11,500
THIS CERTIFIED VEHICLE INCLUDES:
6 MO/6,000 MILE WARRANTY
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Highlights of This Van: Ø apx. $1,800 of new and very recent maintenance/service: details below (extensive investment in cosmetic rejuvenation is in addition to this $1,800)
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This rare "Chateau" van
has
a long list of options
and features, some are
functional and some
cosmetic. Please
read the details below.
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Options and Equipment THE VAN: is a 1/2 ton standard length model. Has the famously fantastic 5.8 liter engine (small V8/351 c.i.) and automatic with overdrive. Is equipped with a very long list of features including common convenience and comfort features such as power windows, locks, mirrors and tilt, cruise, etc. And because it is the rare Chateau model , this van also includes very many additional features such as: highly adjustable drivers seat; power lumbar adjustment on both front seats; special-design of front seats are more comfortable and supportive than standard model; rear seat folds flat to a bed; dark mirrored/tinted glass; rear heat and A/C with roof ducting; additional interior and exterior trim features such as heavy-duty chrome bumpers, upgraded fabrics, additional interior lighting; special metallic paint; larger fuel tank; upgraded front center console; rear audio controls; and more GOODIES: custom alloy wheels; custom accent stripes and body side protection moldings; wonderful "Alpine" audio system MOBILITY: * The middle section of the floor has a uniquely engineered design that resulted in 6 inches (8 is maximum possible in a full size van) of increased entry and interior dimension. Notice in the photos that unlike most low-floor full size vans there is not a distinct ledge in front of the rear seat, but rather, there is a sloped area. This results in a maximum balance of having super body integrity, while having plenty of space to maneuver the wheelchair, as you benefit from the flat area of the lowered floor as well as the sloped rearward section of it . * This lift by "Crow River" (a division of industry-leader, Braun) is of the single arm style, which allows for super access in and out of the front seat area due to not having a post directly behind the front seat. Also, because this has what is called a bi-fold platform, you can easily fold the platform in two parts which allows generous access to the interior via the side door, even when the lift is stowed. * Has anchor-points in the forward and rearward areas of the lowered floor, allowing for positive securing of the wheelchair NOTE: because of the quality engineering and design, this may appear to have a standard, common entry headroom clearance. However, there is actually 6 inches of extra clearance not only when inside, but also at the side entry point. Dimensions, capacity and specifications: Please feel free to email or call me with any such questions. I will gladly assist with anything you wish to know. I have discovered that due to the unique way each person evaluates, measures and expresses their needs, I can be most helpful regarding this subject if we communicate directly.
History of Ownership All ownership except the most recent couple of years was by a couple of different families in Washington state. The folks I bought it from here in southern Oregon owned it for about two years but drove it only a few thousand miles. Certified This vehicle is 'CERTIFIED': There are a combined 76 mechanical and cosmetic aspects included in the Wheelchair Van Oasis "Certification" process. A foundational step of the rejuvenation process is when each vehicle receives an extensive inspection by an objective, independent third- party service and repair facility. Suggested service, repairs and improvements are then performed by various professional specialists. The result is your assurance that each of the 76 aspects meets or exceeds the condition level of good, or satisfactory For details regarding list of 76 cosmetic and mechanical aspects, please click here.
Each van does of
course have
various elements
which exceed the
promised level of good, or New: ABS system maintenance; wiper blades; cruise control service; air filter; oil and lube; transmission service; front brakes and rotors; front shocks; rear shocks; repair and service wheelchair lift Recent: Quality tires (less than 5,000 miles ago); Approximate retail value/cost of above-listed items: $1,800 (extensive investment in cosmetic rejuvenation is in addition to this $1,800)
About Carfax
report Regarding Carfax reports on vehicles offered here at Wheelchair Van Oasis: the vehicles I offer for sale here at Wheelchair Van Oasis have none of the following derogatory details or information listed on the Carfax report: salvage; junk; rebuilt; major accidents; fire; flood; hail; lemon; not actual miles; total loss or salvaged; frame damage; structural damage; airbags deployed; odometer rollback You are assured that none of the above details exist on the "Carfax" report of this vehicle or any vehicle offered here. You Might Like To Know... * Each of my vans has a superb paint sealant as the final step of the extreme detail. If you were to have a professional apply a similar treatment the cost would be several hundred dollars. Summary of this Gem One of my goals here at W.V.O. is to not only offer Americas only "Certified" wheelchair vans priced in the teens, but to also make available (when possible) "Certified" vans priced below the teens. I am happy to offer this highly-equipped, gorgeous wheelchair van to you at this affordable price. |
Notice the
deep ledge
directly behind
the front seats.
This is the most
obvious sign of
a lowered floor.
The original
floor height is
the level where
the seats are
mounted.
The floor being
lowered adds 6
inches clearance
not only when
inside, but at
side entry also. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Rests smooth
and solid on the
ground, ready to
easily load and
unload as needed(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Folding
platforms are a
very helpful
feature, as they
allow an
able-bodied
person to go in
and out when
lift is stowed.
Notice that the
single-arm lift
design (no lift
post blocking
the passenger
seat) allows for
the front
passenger seat
to go for and
aft AND also
fully recline(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Super comfy,
large seats and
notably nicer
than the seats
on all models
except this
special model (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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This van is
absolutely
immaculate in
every
regard...even
more sharp than
my usual high
level. The
paint and
overall
condition seems
like it could
very easily be
that of a van
half this age!
You would be
amazed at the
appearance of
this van, which
looks even
sharper in
person than in
photos. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Drivers rear
corner(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Heavy duty,
chrome rear step
bumper is part
of the rare
"Château"
package(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Passenger
rear(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Many people
would not notice
that the body is
actually raised
a couple of
inches, which
helps
accommodate for
the lowered
floor, and yet
there remains
generous
clearance
underneath the
van (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Drivers
front angle(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Special
seats in this
rare model are a
bit larger, more
supportive, more
adjustable and
more comfortable
than the seats
in all other
models.(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Has a very nice
"Alpine" CD
stereo system
with upgraded
speakers.
Simple controls
for front and
rear ventilation (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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These $600
tires have only
a couple
thousand miles
on them(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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The passenger
and drivers seat
have a power
lumbar
adjustment(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Platform is
large enough to
accommodate most
users.
Easy movement on
and off the
platform due to
very smooth,
level
transition.
Also, peer
inside and see
how the lowered
floor
transitions as
it nears the
rear seat(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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One of the
versatile
features of the
"Château" model
is that the rear
seat folds flat
to a bed.
Other Ford
models don't
have this
ability.(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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much space
remains behind
rear seat for
storage (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Large
composite
headlights cast
lots of bright
light(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
This is the
main tower of
the lift, which
has switches to
control the
lift, in
addition to
switches on the
cord/cable which
extends several
feet.
There are also
emergency
override
switches here
that allow
operation even
if certain
aspects have a
glitch.(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
These
switches are on
the arm of the
unit and allow
the person in
wheelchair to
raise and lower
themselves,
should they so
desire(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Power lumbar
adjustment is on
each front seat(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Has standard
power seat
adjusters, plus
a couple extra
for maximum
comfort(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Very nice
sound system
with "Alpine" CD
unit and
extensive
features...sounds
nice(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Center
console on front
of van is able
to accommodate
two drinks and
has convenient
small shelf too (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
includes
original manuals
for the van and
the lift(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Plenty of
lowered floor
space to park
and maneuver
most
wheelchairs,
while having 6
inches of extra
headroom due to
low floor(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Plenty of
room for even
large
wheelchairs, as
this is a medium
size wheelchair
and there’s much
free space
around it. (I am
6-1 and 260 and
I fit well in
this wheelchair)
Although it may
not appear as
such due to an
optical
illusion, there
is apx. 2 feet
between rear of
this wheelchair
and the rear
seat.
(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
This simple
control operates
all movements of
the lift(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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* I apologize for any unclear photos. At times, the conditions make a clear photo impossible. |
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If you would
like more
information or
to see and drive
this vehicle,
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