Nautilus
What a story this is. This van was one of the most popular vans of the 70's. It was originaly built in Ohio by Hooper. It was on the cover of several magazines back in the day and appeared at many car shows. At some point it's popularity waned and it fell into a state of disrepair. This is where Jim and Lucy come into the picture. They are long time vanners with one of the oldest van clubs going, Three River Vans out of Pittsburgh. With some help from their friends they have brought this amazing van back to it's original splendour and maybe even better.

Update March 2012: Nautilus arrived safe and sound at it's new home in California this past week.

 

Pictures taken by a number of vanners notably GupEboy, Gary, Superbeast, Wookee,myself and others. Brad a.k.a Lordmodelbuilder from Wheels of Confusion will help document Nautilus from here on in.




Fresh photos taken by Brad March 2012

 

The beginning | Before restoration | Restoration process | In base paint | Coop paint

Nautilus at events in 2007 | 2008


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