Description

Interior & Equipment

Stunning Monaco by Stanford Coachworks bespoke day van conversion trimmed in Castol Oil inspired colourway:-
Including...

- Swivel double cab passenger seat
- Riva Yacht inspired saloon unit and seating
- 20" Smart TV with HDMI input and soundbar
- Stainless steel sink with 12 volt cold water tap and single gas burner.
- Dometic CD30 drawer fridge
- Nespresso Coffee machine colour coded
- 1960's in car record player with radio
- Classic picnic hamper with tailor made storage
- 1600 Watt Victron inverter with 2 x aux batteries and split charging system
- 240 Volt hook up with power lead
- Saloon lighting LED downlights with low level LED floor lighting
- 1960's Etype Jaguar inspired switch panel
- Boot with saloon lighting
- Bespoke tailored carpets braided in green
- 240v sockets with USB charging points
- Full insulation to rear, sidewall, and roof cavities

The cost of this conversion today by Stanford Coachworks would cost in excess of £27,000.

The original steel dashboard is in superb order. The original Ford Transit single instrument binnacle has cleverly been fitted with modern digital Ford clocks, original bakelite Ford steering wheel and boss, original indicator stalk, 12v charging point etc... Simply stunning

Exterior

Finished in the Classic Castrol Oil shade of green and cream. The bodywork and chassis were subject to an extensive ground up restoration and completed in 2005. The complete body and chassis bare metal stripped, sanded/painted to perfection giving a uniform deep gloss shine.

It's clear to see from the pictures that it's still stunning today which is a testament to the outstanding quality of workmanship carried out 18 years ago. The panel fit, door closures and gaps are excellent throughout. All external trims, bumpers, door handles, etc. are mainly original items that have been re-plated or new old stock. Glass is in exceptional order throughout, most of the lights are original items again in fantastic order.

The underside of the van is to show standard. The chassis having been stripped and fully painted during the extensive restoration still presents beautifully today having barely seen any adverse weather.

The Stanford Coachwork traditional signwriting can easily be removed if required. We understand a special paint was used that can be removed without damaging the bodywork, the original sign-writing invoice is contained within the history file for reference.

Additional Equipment

Monaco By Stanford Bespoke Day Van Conversion, Battery Isolator, Van Cover.

Wheels, Tyres & Brakes

The original Ford pressed steel bolt-on wheels are finished in matching cream with unmarked chrome hub caps. Fitted with all matching excellent Michelin Agilis 81 195R - 14C Tyres.

The fully overhauled and uprated brake system is excellent, she pulls up with ease and perfectly straight. On the road, she handles beautifully benefitting from all new suspension.

Engine & Transmission

Ford 2.4 Duratorq TDCi, 5 cylinder engine with 5 speed gearbox mated to a Ford Transit Minibus rear differential making cruising at motorway speeds a delight. The new engine and gearbox have covered a mere 8500 miles from new.

On the road, she performs perfectly, quite sprightly off the mark and easily cruising at 70mph. The clutch is light in operation and the gearbox selects with ease... Such fun to drive.

The engine bay has been detailed to show standard and presents beautifully.

Summary

This stunning 1969 Ford Transit with Castrol Oil inspired colour scheme was built by luxury coachbuilders Monaco By Stanford as their own promotional vehicle and completed in 2005.

The vehicle has gained celebrity status by being used in the 2008 Jason Statham film The Bank Job. The van has also been featured as a 7 page headline spread in Classic Van Magazine in September 2017, taken centre stage at many prestigious shows and events, and invited to the Goodwood Revival as part of celebrations to mark Ford's 100 years in Britain plus it caught the eye of Panorama crew who wanted to stage a reconstruction of an IRA silver bullion raid in the seventies that was filmed in 2006.

The history file contains the detailed build sheet, hand sketches, and design planning notes by Stanford Coachworks, Classic Van and Pick-up magazine 7 page article dated September 2017, Stanford Coachworks Annual 2015 proudly displaying the van at various shows and past MOT certificates back to 2005 documenting the mileage since the new engine was fitted.

Taxation Class: Historic Vehicle - Zero road tax and MOT exempt.

HPI clear with certificate included.

Finance, part exchange and warranty can be arranged please ask for details.

This is an excellent opportunity to own a fully restored, show standard, Mk1 Ford Transit panel van with a bespoke day van conversion. Along with superb parts availability, mechanical simplicity, very practical and owners club support all combined offer worry-free classic car motoring.

Further information plus 97 HR images and a HD walk around video can be found on our website - Please click the link in the heading above or give us a call for a friendly chat.

FREE DELIVERY? Price includes free delivery using our own covered transport within 200 miles of ST17 0XJ

More Details

The Transit Mark 1 was introduced in October 1965, taking over directly from the Thames 400E. This generation had the longest production run of any Transit to date, staying largely unaltered for 12 years.

We will consider any part exchange with funds either way no matter what it is. We have buyers in all fields of expertise so we would consider modern cars, campervans, luxury watches, motorhomes, motorcycles and of course any classic or sports car so just give us a call or drop us an email.

We can deliver any vehicle throughout the UK and Europe using our own covered transport or using one of our vehicle logistic partners, please ask for details.

Finance, Part Exchange and Warranty can be arranged, please ask for details.

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Please get in touch if you?re thinking of selling your classic, sports & prestigious car or motorcycle from any era. We provide a simple hassle free service, we will travel countrywide and visit you at a time to suit yourself, make an immediate decision, securely transfer the funds and take the vehicle away on the same day.

Why not give us a try? We will consider whole collections too.

All collections and deliveries can be completely contact-free.


ABOUT VIBED CLASSIC CARS

Based in the heart of Staffordshire in a small village near Cannock Chase we are a family run business that provide a simple but satisfying experience of buying a hand-picked piece of motoring history. Our passion for all Classic Vehicles is second to none. We select only the very best vehicles then present them ready for you to just enjoy.

We are completely hands-on with very high standards sourcing the very best and most desirable makes and models. We clean and detail each and every vehicle, as we're a bit OCD and love enjoying them at every opportunity.

All our vehicles come with lengthy MOT's or for Historic Taxation vehicles a comprehensive pre-delivery inspection so it's ready for you to just enjoy.

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