Beloved by bands and bank robbers, the Ford Transit turns 60
Summary
The Ford Transit van, first introduced in 1965, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Initially, it quickly gained popularity among tradespeople, musicians, and even bank robbers due to its space and versatility. Despite production shifting from the UK to Turkey in 2013, the Ford Transit remains the world's best-selling van with over 13 million units produced.Key Facts
- The Ford Transit was first produced on August 9, 1965.
- It was a collaboration between Ford's UK and Germany engineers.
- The van quickly became popular with tradespeople and musicians.
- Ford Transits were reportedly used in 95% of bank raids in the UK at one point due to their speed and space.
- The production of Ford Transits moved from the UK to Turkey in 2013 for lower costs.
- Over 13 million Ford Transits have been produced globally.
- Despite many redesigns, the Ford Transit remains the world's best-selling van.
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