Car shoppers that need a large vehicle capable of hauling around upwards of seven passengers may be tempted to purchase a full-size SUV like the Chevy Suburban or GMC Yukon XL. However, there are alternatives out there – for example, this 2021 Chevy Express van equipped with an Explorer conversion package.
Although the Chevy Express van is quite roomy right off the factory line, you’d be hard-pressed to call it “luxurious.” That said, Explorer in Warsaw, Indiana addresses this by offering a variety of customization options and upgrades that transform the workhorse with added comfort and amenities. Now, one such Chevy Express Explorer conversion is up for sale.
Based on the Chevy Express 2500 chassis with a 135-inch wheelbase, this Explorer conversion coddles up to seven passengers with new quilted leather upholstery finished in black, while mounted high, you’ll find a 32-inch HDTV display to keep passengers entertained. The van is also nicely insulated to up the comfort levels even higher, and it offers a configurable interior layout for more cargo room when needed.
Further amenities include six reading lamp sets, built-in drink caddies, backlit interior controls, cloth window shades, and a high-top roof design with loads of headroom. And of course, we can’t forget the easy ingress and egress thanks to the large side doors, as well as a power-operated slide feature for the rear bench.
This 2021 Chevy Express looks pretty good as well thanks to its black paint finish and black wheels, which are nicely complemented by the chrome trim found in the grille for a premium look.
As for the greasy bits, this Chevy Express conversion features the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine, which is rated at 401 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 464 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. Output reaches the rear wheels through the GM six-speed MYD automatic transmission.
Now, this 2021 Chevy Express van conversion is listed for sale from Palmen Auto Stores, priced at $67,987. The vehicle is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with one previous owner to its name and 30,266 miles on the clock.
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Comments
Nice but the price is ridiculous. Conversion vans have low resale value. Always have, always will.
Who cares about the resale value if you plan to keep it for 15 to 20 years or longer? Some people will buy a new vehicle every 2 or 3 years whether they need it or not, and some people will drive a vehicle until it’s time to take it to the junkyard. I’m not trying to impress anyone and keep up with the Joneses. One of my vehicles is a 1996 Ford Econoline high top conversion van with the 351W engine. I bought it in 2004 for $7000. Currently it has about 520,000 miles on it and it’s still running strong. I plan to keep it for 2 more years and then I will start looking for a Chevy Express or GMC Savana high top conversion van. Lower mileage Econolines are getting harder to find and I hate those goofy looking Ford Transit vans . I will take an Express or Savana high top conversion van over a Suburban or Escalade any day. Recently I stopped by a large Chevy dealership to make a comparison between the Express and the Suburban. It was no contest. The Express and was about 8 feet tall and I could stand upright and walk around inside of it. The Express had a lot more room in the second and third rows, and I really love the back seat can fold flat into a sofabed. Name one suv with a backseat that turns into a sofabed. Also I like how high top conversion vans have those fancy looking mood lights in the ceiling. Those are similar to the lights found inside of a limousine . My only complaint with the two GM vans is how they need to update the front styling . I remember back in the 1980’s and 1990’s these vans would get styling updates along when the pickup trucks got updated as well. The current front styling dates back to 2003 but the trucks have been through 4 or 5 updates since then.
These have been available for some time, there are even new ones available.
I’m amazed these are not selling like hot cakes. They still look cool inside and outside. Get them in diesel and you are all set.
Unfortunately the quality of Explorer conversions has drastically declined over the years. Traded in a 2013 GMC 1500 Explorer for a 2015 GMC 2500 Explorer and have been very disappointed. 80K and needs interior upholstery work and the outside trim is all peeling. I needed the heavier chassis and bigger engine for towing, oh and just had to replace the transmission. Also, these vans are very noisy with wind noise from the from windows witch for the money, shouldn’t be. No wonder the low resale prices and you see many of them turned into work vans.