20 Weird Facts About B.A.’s 1983 GMC Vandura Van (The A-Team)

What made B.A. Baracus' van the most indestructible vehicle in television history? In this video, we're uncovering the shocking truth behind the A-Team's legendary 1983 GMC Vandura - from Mr. T's inability to actually drive it to the real military unit that tried to buy the design. You'll discover how a paint shortage created TV's most iconic vehicle, why the van caused an international incident with Mexico, and how stolen parts from the set created a black market worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. These twenty bizarre facts will completely change how you see this famous van. #ateam #classictv #1980s #cars #tvhistory -------------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:44 The Van Was Never Supposed to Be Gray and Black 01:44 B.A.'s Red Stripe Was Mr. T's Personal Touch 02:44 The Van's Interior Was a Frankenstein Creation 03:52 The GMC Logo Caused Legal Headaches 05:00 There Were Actually Six Different Vans 06:07 The Roof Spoiler Was Functional (Sort Of) 07:17 The Van's Weight Broke Three Studio Floors 08:18 Mr. T Couldn't Actually Drive It 09:26 The Turbine Sound Was From a Vacuum Cleaner 10:39 The Sliding Door Was Deadly 11:42 The Famous Wheels Cost More Than a Car 12:53 The Sunroof Had a Secret Purpose 14:02 The Horn Played the A-Team Theme (Sometimes) 15:09 The Armor Plating Was Real (And Illegal) 16:21 The Van Started a Black Market Parts Ring 17:29 Mr. T's Jewelry Scratched Everything 18:34 The Van Had Its Own Insurance Policy Character 19:45 The Van's Engine Was Swapped Every Season 20:58 The Van Caused a International Incident 22:10 A Real Military Unit Tried to Buy the Van --------------------------