This would have been Jeep’s ride on the minivan train of 1980.

It’s time to do something different, friends. little is actually a spit-take insane. But it’s the best way. This new sketch shows a monster minivan with a roofless design. It also features one with wooden sides that shine like a beacon for all those unloved family vehicles of yesteryear.

We might be going a bit too far, but here’s what we mean. Minivans have forever changed the automotive landscape. The world was shocked when Chrysler introduced the strangely-shaped front-wheel-drive Caravan. This was a vehicle that could carry as many children as a small, bulky station wagon, but was also smaller and easier to maneuver. It looked cool too – not all minivans had faux wood vinyl sides. Some Caravans even had a turbocharged motor. Every automaker soon had at least one minivan.

Minivans fell from grace, but Foose might be able to change that. A roofless Caravan can be a problem in areas that aren’t deserted. A raised undercarriage makes it difficult for children to climb in and the only way to seat is through the front. This custom Caravan’s ability to travel on all terrains is offset by its height. You can also enjoy added safety at night thanks to the bank of high intensity lights that are mounted on the rollbar.

We have seen several Chip Foose sketches videos. The experience of watching the artwork come alive is as amazing as the custom Caravan. Foose traced the wild minivan by using a Caravan print to guide him. The dimensions are precise. It doesn’t have any digital retouching done on a computer. The final product is all analog.

Nevertheless, we would choose this Caravan over any wild Aztek any day of the week.