Description
Ice Cream Van (or Coffee van potential) Imported in 2015 as a French barn find and underwent a full body restoration in 2016. Rare sliding serving window, Cream Leather electric seats, Stainless steel wheel trims, coloured coded bumpers, retro front grille, New headlights and 'eye lids'. Internally fitted with floor-level units, panelled side with fire blanket, hand wash, and a super-reliable 12 volt Freezer for scooped ice cream service. Brake hydraulics overhauled with rebuilt master cylinder, new starter motor, and complete exhaust system last year.
She has been our pride & joy for nearly 10 years and has attended many weddings, garden parties, classic car shows and corporate events. There are a few areas of the body which need some remedy but not excessive, which is reflected in the price. Her chimes tinkle away to 'You are my Sunshine' and turns heads wherever she goes. She is currently SORN but still in use as we now trailer her to pre-booked events but regardless, she is still routinely maintained and is in good running order too. Being the short wheel base, she has the sliding drivers door with a huge load area where you can easily stand up in. Turns and menouvres into the tighetss of spaces where other ice cream vans cannot access. She is modelled on the original Renault 'GLACES' housed in Renault Paris collection but retains both front seats with walk through access from the cab. The split tailgate opens and with a worktop on the open half-barn doors allows you to double your service speed. Chrome door mirrors compliment the chrome headlight surrounds and 'eye-lids' , whilst the chrome wheel trims just add to the appeal. We have absolutely loved our ownership of 'Little Esther' but other aspects of the business mean that we have not promoted her as much as we should have. in 2024 she was serving at the ALVIS Owners Club annual meet, and previously used in promotions; but predominantly weddings.
