109 Ford Transit (1st Gen) Custom Van (1970) WAY 633 J
Ford Transit Mk.1 Van(1965-78) Engine 2400cc York TD S4
Registration Number Way 633 J (Leicestershire)
FORD (UK) SET
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Although officially the Mk.1 Transit the first Ford Transit were was in fact a Cologne built van of 1961-65 though not widely exported.
The Mark 1 was introduced ito the UK market in October 1965 taking over directly from the Thames 400E. The van was produced initially at Ford's Langley facility in Berkshire, The van was produced initially at Ford's Langley facility in Berkshire, but as demand outstripped supply production was moved to Southampton until closure in 2013 in favour of the Turkish factory. Transits were also produced at Ford plants in Genk, Belgium and in Amsterdam, Holland.
The Transit was a departure from the European commercial vehicles of the day with its American-inspired styling—its broad track gave it a huge advantage in carrying capacity which was highlighted in early advertising campaigns showing a Transit van delivering an Elephant. The engines used in the UK were the Essex V4 for the petrol-engined version in 1.7 L and 2.0 L capacities. By using relatively short V-4 engines Ford were able to minimise the additional length necessitated to place the engine ahead of the driver Diesel engine sourced from Perkins was also offered. As this engine was too long to fit under the Transit's stubby nose, the diesel version featured a longer bonnet, The diesel version's long nose front was also used to accommodate the Ford 3.0 L Ford Essex V6 engine (UK) for high performance applications such as vans supplied to police and ambulance services. The underpowered Perkins proved unpopular, and was replaced by Ford's own "York" unit in 1974.
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Shot 02.09.2018 at Himley Hall, Wolverhampton Ref 136-109
109 Ford Transit (1st Gen) Custom Van (1970) WAY 633 J
Ford Transit Mk.1 Van(1965-78) Engine 2400cc York TD S4
Registration Number Way 633 J (Leicestershire)
FORD (UK) SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623665118181...
Although officially the Mk.1 Transit the first Ford Transit were was in fact a Cologne built van of 1961-65 though not widely exported.
The Mark 1 was introduced ito the UK market in October 1965 taking over directly from the Thames 400E. The van was produced initially at Ford's Langley facility in Berkshire, The van was produced initially at Ford's Langley facility in Berkshire, but as demand outstripped supply production was moved to Southampton until closure in 2013 in favour of the Turkish factory. Transits were also produced at Ford plants in Genk, Belgium and in Amsterdam, Holland.
The Transit was a departure from the European commercial vehicles of the day with its American-inspired styling—its broad track gave it a huge advantage in carrying capacity which was highlighted in early advertising campaigns showing a Transit van delivering an Elephant. The engines used in the UK were the Essex V4 for the petrol-engined version in 1.7 L and 2.0 L capacities. By using relatively short V-4 engines Ford were able to minimise the additional length necessitated to place the engine ahead of the driver Diesel engine sourced from Perkins was also offered. As this engine was too long to fit under the Transit's stubby nose, the diesel version featured a longer bonnet, The diesel version's long nose front was also used to accommodate the Ford 3.0 L Ford Essex V6 engine (UK) for high performance applications such as vans supplied to police and ambulance services. The underpowered Perkins proved unpopular, and was replaced by Ford's own "York" unit in 1974.
Diolch yn fawr am 67,416,524 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mwynhewch ac arhoswch yn ddiogel
Thank you 67,416,524 amazing views, enjoy and stay safe
Shot 02.09.2018 at Himley Hall, Wolverhampton Ref 136-109