Cool looking rig. Being a Type 1 "Truck" has some real advantages (ie. 4WD). Is it already 4WD? It looks like leaf springs in the front.
The trade off is parking in the city, and maneuverability... the down side of being 25' long rather than a scant 21' for Type 3 Ambulances.
Getting out and using it is a smart place to start. I've grown to love our Type 3. At first it was quite rough. But now, after replacing springs and shocks on all corners, it's great to drive on the highway and around town. Now I can take my hands off the wheel at 130 km/hour.
Yup, 4wd from the factory. I was between type I and III, but got a good deal on this and the 4wd is tempting for ski season.