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The Taunus Transit
The first van to use the 'Transit' name was introduced in 1953, which was assembled in Cologne with the ability to carry one ton. -
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The Evolution of the Ford Transit
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First Generation
52 years ago, one of the UK's most popular vans came into production, succeeding the Thames 400E. -
First Generation (facelift)
With production still predominately in Belgium, the Transit began sharing the Pinto engine with the Cortina, with a four wheel drive version being available later in 1982. -
Second Generation
Codenamed 'VE6', the second generation Transit hit the market in 1986, with sales increasing because of it's 'one box' design. -
Second Generation Facelift
Developing an infamous reputation for being one of the most popular 'getaway vehicles' - this edition had airbags as optional extras - something you would not see today. -
Third generation
With technology advancing, the vehicle as a whole was given a more contemporary look, including an economy drive mode, and a digital odometer. -
International Van of the Year
The Transit won 'International Van of the Year' in 2001, with the 'Iveco Daily' having won the year before. It was the first American van to do so. -
Five Million Produced in Southampton
The now, closed factory in Southampton hit the five million mark, for Transits produced in 2005, the five millionth van in question was donated to an English charity. -
Third Generation Facelift
The first Transit to have a five-cylinder engine, this facelifted version won International Van of the Year in 2007, despite tough competition from rivals. -
China
This van in particular was a Chinese market specific version, which was built in Nanchang by Jiangling Motors, with production ceasing in 2017. -
2007 Transit XXL
To celebrate the Transit's accolade of van of the year, Ford designed the Transit XXL, which became one of the most expensive Transits ever. -
Fourth Generation
The fourth generation was officially launched at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit. This edition/generation was the first Transit to be officially sold in the U.S and Canada.
