Rock van

Here's some news which could be extremely exciting for van drivers who are fans of Melvins or Nirvana.

A former tour van used by Melvins, with a piece of artwork by Kurt Cobain on its side has been put up for sale on eBay under the item name "World Famous MELVAN, MELVINS Tour Van with Artwork by Kurt Cobain (NIRVANA)".

It's a 1972 Dodge Sportsman Royal Van, and the Kiss mural drawn in marker pen on the paintwork is reportedly the work of Nirvana's famous front-man.

The van is being sold by Ben Berg, who has owned the van since 1992 when he was given it as a 16th birthday present, and the vehicle's reserve price is $150,000 (£95,414).

The current owner even believes that Cobain carved his name somewhere in the van, and has found carvings from other music greats inside too.

With such history attached to it, we wonder whether the individual who ends up buying it will get van insurance for the vehicle or keep it safe off the road in some sort of home museum.

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