Time travelling to Transit's golden age

Alan Anderson pays homage to the 1965 Ford van which changed the the face of LCVs

- Alan Anderson

It sounds inconceivable but there was a time when Transits weren't plying their trade on our roads-60 years ago in fact.

Before then, vans were strictly working vehicles that drivers had to endure, not enjoy thanks to their primitive designs and jail cell interiors. You really had to pity folks who had to use them for a living.

Then along came the Ford Transit and pity turned to envy because, when launched back in 1965, here was a stunning looking van that could not only outperform many family cars, but also boasted better comfort and refinement levels. The Transit changed the way light commercial were viewed and not only remains the best seller but for many still the only van worth considering.