English

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A Luton van.

Etymology

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Luton +‎ van, in reference to the design first being manufactured by Bedford Vehicles in Luton, England.[1]

Noun

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Luton van (plural Luton vans)

  1. (road transport) A box van with a body which extends over the cab.

Derived terms

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  • Luton (part of the body of a commercial or recreational vehicle that extends over the cab)
  • Luton body

References

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  1. ^ thevanreviewer (2023 April 10) “Everything You Need To Know About a Luton Van”, in Van Reviewer https://vanreviewer.co.uk[1]:"Bedford vans with Luton bodies stuck, and the name Luton van was coined"