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Van Craze / California #43399

ABC Evening News for Wednesday, May 19, 1976
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(Studio) Report on California van craze.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner

(S. California) 100s of vans meet for a "van-in" over wkend. Extent of craze noted. [WOMAN - says vanners not similar to Hell's Angels.] [MAN - thinks those with vans have something in common.] [2nd MAN - says vans reveal personalities.] Van craze started with surfing wagon of 1960's. [2nd WOMAN - praises vans.] Van sales tripled in last 5 years Customizing of vans costs $1000 and upwards. [3rd MAN - describes customized van.]
REPORTER: Dick Shoemaker

Reporter(s):
Reasoner, Harry;
Shoemaker, Dick
Duration:
00:02:40

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