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18th October 1963, Page 56
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Studebaker Corp. of America on a contract for 3,391 special delivery vans for the U.S. postal service. Completion of the contract is expected by June.

The name Zip-Van has been given to the vehicle and, mechanically, its main feature is the mounting of the engine, automatic transmission and front suspension units on a separate sub-frame which can be removed quickly for maintenance, Components from Studebaker Champ 0.5 and 0.75 ton pick-up models are used, the engine being a 170 cu. in. (2,786 c.c.) unit producing 107 b.h.p. at 4,400 r.p.m.

A right-hand drive, forward-control layout is employed, the cab featuring what is termed a " sit-stand " design. Overall length of the van is 12 ft. tin, and gross weight rating is 4,350 lb.