Shady Vans

The shadiest vans this side of the law.

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We've all seen them. Chesters driving the shady van that even your uncle wouldn't drive, and he's a two-time felon. Welcome to Shady Vans!

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The Shady Brown Gate

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Yikes.  Parked by itself in the back of what looks to be a seaside parking lot.  Black glazed windows.  Not a rear double-hatch, but a single (and tough to open from the inside, no doubt) back door.
All the finishing touches (including the shadiest dirty tires we’ve seen in a while) needed to make this into [...]

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Scottish Shady

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

On the top of a nice glen, this tartan-covered RV is on the lookout for young Scottish lads.
Shady Rating = 6.8.

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Rusted Out Shady

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

Windowless?  Check.
Rusted-out, barely attached roof?  Check.
Parked in the middle of nowhere?  Check.
Missing spare tire?  Check.
The complete package!  This extended cab is the best shadester we’ve seen in a while!  It even features an escape hatch on top… well, I guess it might be taunting to call it an escape hatch… if you’re not tall enough [...]

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Parked on a Hill

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Fat kid in back.  Ugh.
Shady Rating = 8.5.  No windows.  Bad tires.  Waiting outside an apartment building.
This shady van has got to be abandoned, too, btw.  Note the parking ticket.  Well played.  Parking cops 1, chester 0.

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Vote, Kids!

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

He might be a felon, but at least he’s stopping to vote to make his shady voice heard.  Hmmmm… which party?  Republican?  Democrat?  Nope.  NAMBLA.
Shady Rating = 9.1.
Hat tip to Maproom on Flickr.

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Top 8 Custom Vans

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Comedian and writer Michael Ian Black lists his Top 8 Custom Vans on Best Week Ever.  Hilarious.

Big Bear Van. Nothing lures the kiddos like a big black bear sniffing for flesh.  Way to go.  Points for windowlessness and a driver’s side “step-up” for a fast getaway.  Shady Rating = 8.9.
Also, where is this van parked?  [...]

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The First Van

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Ah, the first van. All the elements are here:

Deserted hotel.
Van parked where 50% of windows are blocked by wall.
Sidewalks overtaken by grass.

Got your own van pic?  Send to sir [at] shadyvans [dot] com!

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