1969 Ford Transit Mk1 2L V4 Camper
Highlights
- Beautifully detailed classic camper
- Very good condition inside and out
- Restored in 2018 and sparingly used
- Recent £1,000 service and other work
- Only four keepers since 1969
- Rare front cab sliding doors options, great for the summer months
- Registered historic vehicle so it is tax, mot and ULEZ exempt
- Advisory-free MOT until Sept 2025
The Appeal
We do like the Lotus tribute colours. Once you’ve digested the very good condition of this beautiful classic camper, take a moment to note the Lotus badges on the green stripes. It is a clever touch that indicates the detail that went into this van’s 2018 restoration.
Elsewhere you will find much to enjoy. It is in very good condition, the underside being of particular note, but it is the beautifully detailed camper cabin that really draws the eye. It is well arranged, the high top enabling occupants to stand at full height, and features high quality fittings. Just like the rest of this van, it presents at a high level.
The detail continues in the cabin where you’ll find auxiliary dials and a period radio. The vendor has spent £1,000 within the last year on a service plus brake work and coolant flush and refresh. There is a new exhaust system and water pump.
This is one of the most characterful campers we’ve seen in recent times and a great, practical alternative to more common German models.
The History and Paperwork
- First UK registration on 1st June 1969
- Only four registered keepers
- Current keeper since July 2022
- Colour change recorded June 2017 when van restored
- Restoration completed in 2018 with few miles covered since
- Haynes workshop manual
- V5 in seller’s name
- Vendor reports £1,000 spent in last year on servicing
- Invoice in photographs for coolant, water pump, exhaust and brake work
- Voluntarily presented for MOT, valid until Sept 2025
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- However it will come with a fresh MOT
The Condition
- Fully restored van in very good order inside out
- Paintwork in white with Lotus green stripe and badges
- Paintwork in good order with small areas to note in photographs but not significant
- Bodywork similarly very well kept across panels and underside
- There is a small area to note above windscreen but likely easily rectified
- Exterior fittings including windows and high top are well kept
- Exterior chromework is bright and well kept with lights similarly well presented
- Steel wheels in very good order with chrome hub caps and good tyres showing lots of tread
- Fitted with auxiliary front lights but otherwise standard with factory sliding front doors
- Underside in very good order with evidence of the 2018 restoration and respray
- Well-arranged camper cabin with bespoke cabinets showing stylish fittings
- Cabin evokes the 1960s with colour scheme, layout and fittings
- Green carpet and seat fabric in good order
- Versatile cabin area with storage and area trimmed in aluminium for cooking
- Cut off switch as shown
- Other features include a barometer and extractor vent by cooking area
- Well-kept front cabin with black vinyl seats in good condition and rubber floor mats
- Dashboard upgraded with aluminium trim and auxiliary dashboard dial block
- Period radio fitted
- Recently fitted with new sun visors
The Mechanics
- 1,996c V4 ‘Essex’ petrol engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Rebuilt suspension and propshaft as shown in photographs
- Recent work to brakes
- Coolant system flushed and refilled in June 2023
- New leisure battery and water pump at the same time
- Vendor advises £1,000 spent in last year on servicing and above work
- £565 spent on new exhaust and tune up for recent MOT
- MOT is advisory free and valid until Sept 2025
- Recent service with few miles covered since
- No reported running or driving issues
- Described by seller as being in lovely condition following 2018 restoration
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1969
- Make Ford
- Model Transit
- Colour White
- Odometer 59,900 Miles
- Engine size 1996
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Barnet
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
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