On Tue, 4 Oct 1994, J. Walker wrote:

> so we have to come up with a phrase/word/nickname that is DESCRIPTIVE of the
> van, relates to its shape. what does it remind you of when you see it? that
> sort of name.
> 
> so what does a Eurovan look like?  well, it ain't a loaf of bread. it ain't
> a brick. it's rounded, tall, and has a short nose. hmmmmm. i'm not getting
> any ideas here. anybody else?
> 
> joel

With that nose, they remind me of the Dutch intercity trains.
Don't they have a nickname?
My favourite vw nickname is "strawberry basket" for the cabriolet/convertable.

Alistair