1986 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van With 42K Miles Up For Auction

As was the case with minivans in general, the Ford Aerostar used to be a common sight on the roadways, but these days, it isn’t often that we see one in any kind of condition. Regardless, from time to time, a nice, lower-mile example of the popular van surfaces for sale at auction, though not terribly often, anyway. However, this 1986 Ford Aerostar cargo van just popped up for sale, and it’s a pretty cool and seldomly seen model in its own right.

This 1986 Ford Aerostar cargo van is currently being auctioned off at Bring a Trailer with just 42k miles on the clock, and it’s a one-owner vehicle that has lived its entire life in California thus far. As one might imagine, that means it looks to be in fantastic condition, with no flaws noted on its Silver Clearcoat Metallic paint. It certainly isn’t often that we see Aerostar cargo vans in general, so that detail alone makes this one unique, and it looks quite utilitarian rolling on steel 14-inch wheels with the OEM covers, too.

Inside, one will find Regatta Blue vinyl bucket seats up front, paired with a barren cargo area in the rear suitable for hauling all sorts of goods. As one might expect, there aren’t too many amenities in this utility-focused model, just a heater, an AM/FM radio, an aftermarket digital clock, crank windows, and intermittent windshield wipers.

Power for this Ford Aerostar comes from the naturally-aspirated Ford 2.8L V6, which is topped with a two-barrel carburetor and was originally rated to produce 115 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque. That powerplant is mated to a five-speed manual transmission, driving the rear wheels only.

We haven’t seen another cargo van in some time, but we have come across some nice passenger versions of the Ford Aerostar in recent months. That list includes a 1986 model with 40k miles on the clock, plus a 1996 with 54k miles.