Ford Transit Celebrates 60 Years as a Revolutionary and Enduring Van
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bookofjoe
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
The article celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Ford Transit, highlighting its revolutionary design in 1965 as a spacious, powerful, and practical van that outperformed competitors like the Morris J4. Today, the Transit remains a popular choice for small businesses, maintaining its legacy as the world's best-selling van.
Key quotes
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Sixty years later, the Transit has been redesigned many times, but the brand itself is still going strong.
It remains a staple for many small businesses, even in an age when 'white vans' are ten a penny.
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