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eBay Find of the Day: Uncle Rico's Van
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In the market for a sweet ride? Consider Uncle Rico's van, which is currently on eBay and located in Columbus, Ohio. The van in question is an orange 1975 Dodge Santana Camper van, which isn't all that noteworthy by itself... but this one was featured in the 2004 cult-classic Napoleon Dynamite, making its new owner an especially lucky fellow. It's got a couple of beds, a stove, a refrigerator and a sink, though a Liger is not included. Take a good look at all the pics in our gallery below and remember to Vote Pedro for President.
Gallery: Uncle Rico's Van
[Source: eBay Motors via Jalopnik]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Benfolio 6:37PM (8/07/2008)
You got a bed, a stove..... LUCKY!
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TyWright 11:55PM (8/07/2008)
Back in 82 I used to be able to throw a pig skin a quarter mile.
Are you serious?
I'm dead serious.
tenfifteen 6:39PM (8/07/2008)
Why is it parked in front of the Brady residence in shot #3?
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tenfifteen 6:40PM (8/07/2008)
Why is it parked in front of the Brady residence in shot #3?
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Brian 6:46PM (8/07/2008)
YESSSSSSS.......
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Victor 6:49PM (8/07/2008)
"Dang! You got shocks, pegs... lucky! You ever take it off any sweet jumps? "
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OubelhaNegra 7:01PM (8/07/2008)
sweet
(google "uncle rico" )
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=uncle%20rico&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi
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Nick Walters 7:37PM (8/07/2008)
Man, I bet a guy who owns a van like that can throw a pretty mean football!
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MajorGeek 7:42PM (8/07/2008)
Ill tell ya whats creepy about this, it appears someone was driving it around, actually making use of it. Judging by the pics, its not exactly in part of someones collection. See if you can find someone who owns a 1975 Camper Van and see if they seem normal to you ;) The current bid of 4k is too high. In other words, the fact that it was in Napoleon Dynamite was ruined, otherwise could have been a fun purchase.
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Miguel 8:38PM (8/07/2008)
Given the budget and production quality of Napoleon Dynamite, do you think that this van was somehow in pristine condition and not used in the first place?
MajorGeek 8:42PM (8/07/2008)
LOL, true forgot about the budget, just assumed something weird like that would be in a collection somewhere.
G-Meister 10:35PM (8/07/2008)
Having a cheap camper van does not make you a petterass. Making a buck on its 15min of fame doesn't either. If this thing was a G-van, I might bid
MajorGeek 10:37PM (8/07/2008)
Your so full of crap. It does. You wouldn't.
BlackCanary 9:41PM (8/07/2008)
Best college or HS vehicle ever. It would rock to sport that van.
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almost Dr. G.. 10:57PM (8/07/2008)
your dates father would NOT let you take her out in such a van.. hahaha.. imagine the look on his face!
high school, yea. college, not so much..
but i concur.. it would rock..
catgirlshyla 5:06AM (8/08/2008)
Oh come on, what about those custom vans with the airbrushing on the sides and the beds inside?
Shawn 12:16AM (8/08/2008)
I know it's not in a collection. We have seen in on the freeway before and questioned how many of that make/model color there could actually be! Never guessed it was the real one!
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ddrhero 7:19AM (8/08/2008)
Pedro lacks Political experience.
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Galley 8:45AM (8/08/2008)
Now that's a "F**k Truck"!
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Pacman 9:44AM (8/08/2008)
How cool would that be as a tailgate vehicle for fans of any orange based team! Syracuse, U of Florida, Auburn, etc.
Once a week a few times a year this would rock the tailgates!
Chica Chica Uncle Ricos Van Chica Chica!!
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