Other Makes VPG (2012)
for sale
Price: US $28,500.00
Price: US $28,500.00
Built in America as the first purpose built handicap vehicle. Much safer than the converted minivans that have the floor removed and lowered. The MV-1 is designed with a full frame and incredibly robust power-train. This vehicle has very low mileage and normal wear and tear for the mileage. Only a few scratches which I point out in the pictures (one on the passenger front door, one on the passenger rear door, and a small dent on the inside of the passenger rear door where wheelchairs enter (not visible from outside and barely visible inside). Don't pay $50k plus for a new handicap van when you can get this for MUCH less!
The MV-1 is the first vehicle to be designed from the ground up to be wheelchair accessible. It meets or exceeds all relevant guidelines from the Americans with Disabilities Act, and it can even accommodate two wheelchair users at once in its spacious interior. It has also repeatedly received passing marks according to goverment crash-test standards, and that's with all the special equipment installed. There's no substitute for purpose-built design in any vehicle segment, and the MV-1 continues to stand alone as the bespoke solution for wheelchair-dependent shoppers.
Access to the van's main passenger compartment is gained via a power-retractable ramp that has a 1, 200-lb capacity and an industry-standard nonskid coating. The large entryway (36 inches wide by 56 inches high) leads to a roomy cabin with seating for two wheelchair occupants and up to five additional passengers. There's also the optional jump seat behind the driver's seat for extra seating capacity, and there's a space next to the driver's seat for a wheelchair-dependent passenger to ride shotgun -- another industry first. The MV-1 also features touch points for sight-impaired individuals.
Power comes from a 4.6-liter Ford V8 hooked to a 4-speed automatic transmission. It's essentially the same powertrain that has proven to be exceptionally durable in Crown Victoria taxis across the country. The V8 makes 248 horsepower and 294 lb-ft of torque, enough to get this 5, 000-lb-plus workhorse moving with reasonable authority.
update: 2016-06-13
Condition: | Used | Year: | 2012 |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 523MF1A67CM100659 | Mileage: | 18,900 |
Transmission: | Automatic | Make: | Other Makes |
Body Type: | Standard Passenger Van | Model: | VPG |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Trim: | MV-1 |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Engine: | 4.6L V8 |
Options: | Power Handicap Ramp, Rear Facing Jump Seat, Power Seat Height, Wheelchair Tie Downs, CD Player | Drive Type: | RWD |
Safety Features: | Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag | Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows |
Exterior Color: | Blue | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Interior Color: | Gray | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Disability Equipped: | Yes |