The 1983 black and metallic grey GMC Vandura van used by the A-Team, with its characteristic red stripe, black and red turbine mag wheels, and rooftop spoiler, has become an enduring pop culture icon. I decided to keep it real as possible in going back to the original van with the gun metal black, gray, and classic red stripe. The license plate reads 1983 giving credit to the origin date of the Vandura as well as the inception air date of the original A-Team series.
Early examples of the van had a red GMC logo on the front grille, and an additional GMC logo on the rear left door. Early in the second season, these logos were blacked out, although GMC continued to supply vans and receive a credit on the closing credits of each episode. It is a common error that the van is said to be all-black, whereas in fact the section above the red stripe is metallic gray; this error was even continued on most toy models of the van. The angle of the rear spoiler can also be seen to vary on different examples of the van within the series. Additionally, some versions of the van have a sunroof, whereas others, typically those used for stunts (and including the one displayed in the aforementioned Cars of the Stars Motor Museum) do not. Also, in many stunts where the van would surely be totaled, other makes have been used, such as a black Ford Econoline with red hubcaps painted to simulate the original red turbine mag wheels.
The comic used from Marvel Comics The A-Team was one of 4 stories in the vintage book. Titled “Who Kidnapped Dr. Fong” tells a clandestine tale of the A-Team finding a hidden gangster underworld in the back doors of San Francisco’s Chinatown. The story begins with B.A. Baracus refusing to fly and specifically refers to the A-Team’s Vandura by Mr. T’s character as well as Howling Mad Murdock. The cover of the comic includes the show’s intro as well as the entire suite of the cast including Bosco “B.A.” or “Bad Attitude” Baracus, H.M. “Howling Mad” Murdock, John “Hannibal” Smith, Templeton “Faceman” Peck, as well as reporter Amy Amanda Allen. 
In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn’t commit. These men promtly escaped the maximun security stockade to the Los Angeles Underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire the A-team. 
Limited Edition Archival Prints are available for purchase directly from Beery Method Studios as well as Hero Complex Gallery. Vinyl die-cut stickers of the A-Team Vandura O.G. by Beery are also on sale $5 each or 3 for $12. Contact either to purchase!
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