| International Metro, Metro Van, Metro Mite, Metro-Lite, Metro Walk-in Cab | |
|---|---|
 A preserved Metro Van in 2015 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Also called | Metro |
| Production | 1938-1975 |
| Assembly | United States |
| Designer | Raymond Loewy |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Light-duty Van or Coach (bus), Class 1-3 Medium-duty van or truck, Class 4-6 |
| Body style | Van MPV or COE truck |
| Layout | R.W.D. C.O.E. |
| Related | D-series truck |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | MetroStar, eStar |
The International Metro Van was a multi-stop truck manufactured by International Harvester. This vehicle was one of the earlier, mass-produced forward control vehicles, once commonly used for milk or bakery delivery, as well as ambulance services, mobile offices, and radio transmitter vans.[1] Typically, they were 1/2-, 3/4-, or 1-ton panel trucks that allowed the driver to stand or sit while driving the vehicle.
Variations included a passenger bus called a Metro Coach, a Metro partial cab-chassis with front-end sections (for end-user customization), and a cab-over truck called a "walk-in cab". The truck (also called a chassis cab) variation could be configured with a separate box or container for cargo transport or left open to be fitted with other equipment such as a compactor for a garbage truck or a stake bed.[2]
- ^ Staff. "History and Development of International Harvester". Wisconsin State Historical Society. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ^ Carlson, B Mitchell. "The Timeless Metro". Red Power. Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb. 27 & 28: 34–36.