BA-99-17 FIAT 238 Ambulance 1970 - a photo on Flickriver

BA-99-17 FIAT 238 Ambulance 1970

            This Fiat 238 Ambulance was based on a 238 Minibus with high roof. It was converted by Akkermans Coach Works, Oud Gastel (NL). It went in service for the Dutch Red Cross. It were multi-functional vans meant for transportation of personal and goods (so called PAM vehicles).
The Dutch Red Cross had several other PAM ambulances of this kind in service.
This 238 Ambulance had a polyester high roof. Still it had far too little interior space for a lying Dutchman of average height. But these 238 Ambulances were the cheapest available of that time.
 
The 238 van was available with conventional hinged doors or with sliding doors.
A minor restyle followed in 1977. Most importend difference was the black plastic grille.

The Fiat 328 is related to the bigger 1965-1974 Fiat 241. Both vans replaced the Fiat 1100T series (1957-1971).
Fiat vans slowly disappeared from our streets due to strong competition from Japanese vans.
Today this van is a rarity on Dutch streets. Most survivors are in use as motorhome.

1197 cc L4 Petrol engine (derived from Fiat 124, from 1965 till 1975).
Max. payload: 1155 kg.
Production Fiat 238 Van series: 1965-1983.
Production 238 this body version: 1965-1977.
Original old Dutch reg. number for utility vehicles: Late 1970 (not valid anymore, May 2024).

Source: K.J.J. Waldeck, Ambulances in beeld (1945-1975), Serie Toen Boekje, Zaltbommel, Uitg. Europese Bibliotheek, 1998.
Original photographer, exact place and date unknown.

Halfweg, April 27, 2024.

© 2024 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
   

Taken on: January 1, 1970

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Camera: OnePlus Nord 3 5G, f/1.8, 1/100 sec, 5.6mm (=0mm), ISO 172 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	OnePlus Nord 3 5G
Aperture:	f/1.8
Exposure Time:	0.01 sec (1/100)
Focal Length:	5.6mm (35mm equivalent: 0mm)
ISO:	172
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
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