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An automotive mechanic has driven into the record books - by building the world's lowest van. Andy Saunders converted a 7ft 8ins high VW Camper into a 3.3ft high version - in just three days. The 1980 Type 25 camper had 70,000 miles on the clock when Saunders and three friends transformed it. The steering had to be lowered and moved to a central position and all the systems altered to make it work. There are two seats behind the driving position, it is fully road worthy and Saunders believes it could get into car parks by driving under the barrier. Although it is possible to sleep in the back, the height of the roof could cause claustrophobia. With a top speed of 80mp[...]
Feed : MAKE Magazine |  Updated : 2008-08-06 08:40:11
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