A custom ice cream van used on British rock band Blur's The Magic Whip tour. Released in April 2015, The Magic Whip was Blur's eighth album, and their first album in 12 years.
Lead singer Damon Albarn donated this van to the Star Boot Sale charity auction, held from 19 to 29 May 2016 to raise money for the International Rescue Committee. It was notably seen on stage during Blur's headline performance at British Summer Time in Hyde Park on 20 June 2015. It was also parked outside certain venues during The Magic Whip Tour as added advertising for the album.
This custom-modified 1979 Bedford CF ice cream van features a pink-and-white fibreglass-and-resin exterior with custom imagery, including the Chinese writing seen on The Magic Whip album cover. Inside is one seat and a Carpigiani ice-cream machine in working condition, complete with instructions. The vehicle plays music, which was played at the beginning of the band's Hyde Park set.
The van features a manual transmission, 2064CC diesel engine and the VIN number 97G90HY621839. Its current mileage is 45,132. As the vehicle was offroad for an extended time, the van was re-registered with the new registration number TUJ 611H. The vehicle comes with a V5C form; previous MOT certificates and paperwork featuring Albarn's name; and two sets of keys, one for the ignition and one for the ice-cream machine. The exterior exhibits scuffing, and there are signs of wear on the tyres. As this is a functioning vehicle, legal transfer of title will need to take place before delivery can be arranged.
Materials: Fibreglass, Ferrous Metals, Plastic, Resin, Rubber, Paper, Man-Made Woven Fibres, Leather.
Due to the large size of this piece, customers should request a shipping quote before ordering.
As this item contains electronic components, every effort has been made to describe them accurately. However, no guarantee or warranty is made as to the functionality, lifespan or safety of those components. It is entirely incumbent on the new owner to satisfy themselves as to their safe use and maintenance.
Additional Provenance:
Blur posted footage of the van being loaded onto the stage at Hyde Park on their official Facebook page on 20 June 2015.
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree also posted a video giving a tour of the van on his official Facebook page on 6 December 2015.