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BIRMINGHAM, UK - The Ford Transit van celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, marking six decades of loyal service to businesses and communities across the UK, with celebrations kicking off at the CV Show in Birmingham today.
Since the first vehicle left the production line in 1965, Transit has become a byword for getting the job done – reliably and efficiently. Fast forward 60 years, and a new generation of connected and electrified Transit vans is raising productivity to a new level.
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Transit has remained the UK’s best-selling commercial vehicle for 59 years, with total nameplate sales of more than 96,000 in 2024 – accounting for more than a quarter of the total LCV sector. This position is reinforced by Ford’s experienced team of Transit Centre dealers and network of approved vehicle convertors – all ready to serve Transit customers across the country.
Throughout its long history, Transit has been built on continuous innovation, taking real-world customer insights and translating them into features that simplify every-day tasks – from the side-loading doors on the 1965 Transit, to the latest digital tools and software of today, such as Delivery Assist, that can transform efficiency as businesses electrify their Transit fleets.
“The words ‘iconic’ and ‘legendary’ are often over-used but both are applicable when it comes to the Ford Transit in the UK,” said Lisa Brankin, Chair and Managing Director, Ford of Britain and Ireland. “Most of us rely on the humble Ford Transit every single day, whether its delivering goods, transporting people or mobilising business and trade services – Transit is an essential tool to get the job done.”
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From its origins serving European van customers, Transit has grown into a global success story, with a family of products of different sizes to support a huge range of applications – stretching from Europe to the United States and China.
Looking forward, the Transit and its army of customers are right at the centre of Ford’s future thinking. The Ford Pro business – dedicated to helping commercial customers succeed – offers a support-system of software and connected services to boost efficiency and maximise time spent working hard on the road, and the latest generation of Transit products sits at the heart of that ecosystem.
To recognise 60 years of Transit, a 1965 Mk1 Transit and the record-breaking Supervan 4.2 take centre stage on the Ford Pro stand in Hall 5 at this year’s CV Show in Birmingham alongside the freshest, most advanced Transit line up, ever.
