An ice cream van or ice cream truck is a commercial vehicle that serves as a mobile retail outlet for ice cream, usually during the spring and summer. Ice cream vans are often seen parked at public events, or near parks, beaches, or other areas where people congregate.

Where was the first ice cream van?

In 1956, the first ice cream van selling soft whip ice cream appeared in West Philadelphia, America. In 1958, Dominic Facchino, having visited America and seeing the success of Mister Softee, established Mr. Whippy in Birmingham.

What vans are ice cream vans?

90% of Whitby Morrison Ice Cream Vans are built using the Mercedes Sprinter as the base vehicle. However, there are opportunities to use the Ford Transit, VW Crafter, Fiat Ducato and Chevrolet Express too. In fact, whatever vehicle you desire, Whitby Morrison have the skills and experience to produce it exactly.