HJ BO6 van

[HK1837]

I can't say i've ever seen one in the flesh before. Seen a lot of HZ's, and BO6 cab-chassis especially HZ. But pretty rare to see a BO6 HJ van.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/benal...van/1055707125

$6500 in Benalla VIC.

Very original, down to the nose, Premier doortrims, column shift TH400, buckets with seat separator. Still has its painted tail-light surrounds and HOLDEN badge.

Looks to be 1886-67V.

I have asked him for a BODY plate photo, I know someone after a decent van to tidy up and this might be a good one. Has some rust but looks OK in the turret.

[HZSanFan]

What is the B06 option..was it the ambulance model, if that is the case wouldn't it have had the rear door fitted?

[HK1837]

Yes it is an Ambulance pack. Why would it have rear doors? GMH only built the base vehicle package, any conversions were done by the aftermarket industry. Same as Taxi pack, Police pack etc etc.

I know a lot of vanners bought these especially during HX when there was no delete option for stripes. Some vanners wanted a higher spec thing they could mural and modify, but didn't want a Sandman. The market for them as Ambulances in HJ was only about 90 a year for both van and cab-chassis but there were lots more made than that. The owner of this one tells me the original owner walked in and wanted a "special order" Premier front and a driveline to tow with. The salesman probably went Yep, I can do that. And grabbed him a BO6 van off the schedule or even out of stock, as GMH would have built them ready to be delivered to the aftermarket Ambulance industry.

[HZSanFan]

Thanks for the info HK, I asked that as the ambulances I have seen all had the third door and wasn't aware that you could order the pack. I also had the impression that the third door would have been factory engineered.

[HK1837]

Those are Ambulances. This is an Ambulance pack. Like a Police pack versus a purposebuilt Police car.

[Vombil]

cool van