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Panel Vans: Freedom Machines
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The panel van wasn’t just a vehicle — it was an oh-so-70s symbol of youth, freedom, and surf. Born as a humble workhorse, it transformed into something legendary, thanks to the van clubs that sprouted across Australia.
Loud, colourful, and endlessly customisable, they had room for everything — a surfboard, a bed, a quadraphonic sound system, and maybe even a bar. Dealer’s choice.
They were also as much about the party (and what happened in the back…) as they were about the road. “If this van’s a-rockin’, don’t come a-knockin’…” became part of its more complex legacy.
Cars are freedom on four wheels, but panel vans? They took that freedom to a whole new level.
Special thanks to:
- Tony Davis
- Doug Willis
- Anna Krien
- Kathy Lette
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1. Panel Vans: Freedom Machines (00:00:00)
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