You got what people were ordering from Holden, that prompted them to build a Sandman.
Vans were being ordered with special "options" or accessories for a long time before the van craze hit.
Back in the late 80's I owned a HT van that had been specially ordered with 253/powerglide/Salisbury. It also had aircon, GTS dash, console, buckets and a Premier front. All this stuff was on the van from new, whether "factory" or "dealer" fitted. When I bought it I thought it was a customised rebuild, but I researched it and eventually found the original owner. He worked for Holden and the van was built on the line for him. Some bits were fitted at the dealer that delivered the van. (Even if you worked for a car company and ordered a car, you still nominated a dealer to pick it up from, and to provide warranty and service.)
Wish I'd never sold it......
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