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Best van of the 20th Century.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:48 pm    Post subject: Best van of the 20th Century. Reply with quote
Following on from the previous topic I liked the Morris J type. A35 was a nice wee van as well.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
'best' as in the one we'd like to preserve, or best in terms of sales success? If the latter, it'd have to be the Transit, at least in the UK??? if the former, then yes the J Type would be in my top shortlist Smile

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Would I be right in saying Transit is the longest continuous model name.43 years.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
No, sorry. As far as I know, that honour goes to the model name New Yorker. First introduced in 1939, and ended 1996 I believe, but not sure.

Best van for me would really depend on the class of van. A35 in the smallest class. Interesting in itself because for some reason, everyone seems to prefer it to the Morris 1000 van. Next class up has to be the A55. A class further and I'm really unsure. Transit, or Chevy van? Commer Walk Through or possibly the FG/FM Walk Throughs...
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You disapoint me, E83W!! he he Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
How about the Jowett Bradford or the Trojan. I remember the Trojan in the early 60s.Brooke Bond Tea had a few of them.....And I mustnt forget the Marina.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

I have allways wanted a Bradford Van, as that is what my Grandad had, they were very querky motors!

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