>>9714704The problem is it appears during the fred wolf cartoon's run they didn't create reference sheets for the turtle van or if they did it wasn't utilized much likely due to how rarely the van shows up on screen
if you google "TMNT Turtle Van" You eventually find pic related
There's not a ton of on-screen time for the turtle van in the original cartoon, and getting a rear shot along with turtles in the picture for size reference is likely in very short supply. When gathering reference photos I can guarentee they pulled this shot up.
Not only because it's one of the few opportunities for rear van + turtle size reference, but also because it appears to have influenced multiple decisions on necas final product
-super high spoiler poles
-giant green hump on back of roof
-super narrow van barely allowing 2 turtles to be side by side
-green foot steps on the side door that ends behind the front passenger door