I used to own this VW Caravelle VR6 modified and adapted as a wheelchair carrying and transfer to drive vehicle. Drive from wheelchair version

A Caravelle is based on the VW Transporter T4 Van but is more of a "corporate" MPV than a modified van. 

This one has a Ricon Clearway lift fitted in the side door allowing me to get in while sat in a large Powerchair.  And from there transfer to the driving seat

The same modifications can be carried out on the cheaper VW Transporter as well if your budget is a little lower as basically they are the same vehicle.               Click image above for a slightly larger view!  Or click here for an even bigger image.

Here are some pictures!

Larger image 1024 Large image (full size) These VW Caravelle vans and the slightly cheaper Transporter version can be modified to have a lift in the side door as shown here or in the rear door. In the case of the rear door a ramp version can also be obtained - the suspension lowers at the rear to reduce the angle.
Larger image 1024 Large image (full size) This is Jenny, one of my two part time carers. She hates my vans! Here she is cleaning the brake dust off from the wheels!  I like them clean! She isn't paid to do this but does it anyway. I think I made her as OCD as I am...
Larger image 1024 Large image (full size) Look at the large image. Closely. The photos do not do the standard of finish justice. This is a nine year old vehicle. It would stand any comparison to a brand new van. Its absolutely in the same condition as it was when I bought it!  How? See here
Larger image 1024 Large image (full size) Reverse your wheelchair inside behind the drivers seat.  Turn the powered 6 way Ricon electric seat left ninety degrees to face the same way as your wheelchair. Then push a button and it moves rearwards to your wheelchair so that transferring to the drivers seat is easy.  Then turn the seat to face the don't and move it forwards so you can drive using simple or complex hand controls as required.
Larger image 1024 Large image (full size) The lift can be remotely controlled, or by a simple rocker switch in several places making it easy for a wheelchair user to reach. Obviously it can reach the ground and folds out of the way when stowed so people can use the side door normally. An electric door opener/closer can also be fitted if needed.
Larger image 1024 Large image (full size) No sign of it being a disabled vehicle from the outside just a plush limo!

Alternative wheelchair passenger vehicle: Peugeot E7 van Or VW Caravelle DRIVE FROM WHEELCHAIR   POWERCHAIR ONLY!: Detailed Full PowerChair Related ONLY Menu HERE VEHICLE ONLY: Detailed Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles ONLY menu HERE EVERYTHING ELSE: Detailed Menu of Everything else HERE!