1977 Ford Transit 130 LWB Metropolitan Police Control Van MkI
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Comments about this vehicle
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◊ 2014-08-29 15:37 |
Despite having a 1976 plate, it doesn't really look like a 1976 model. White grille, white headlight trim, and silver wipers are features which would make this in the 1971-74 range. |
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◊ 2014-08-29 16:01 |
DVLA details for PYT 500R are: Date of Liability 01 08 2001 Date of First Registration 01 03 1977 Year of Manufacture 1977 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1995cc CO₂ Emissions Not Available Fuel Type PETROL Export Marker N Vehicle Status Unlicensed Vehicle Colour BLUE Vehicle Type Approval Not Available Seems 77 date is well established - "1977 Ford Transit 130 LWB Mk1 Control Van (Metropolitan Police)" - https://www.flickr.com/photos/31965542@N04/6809336194/ . Also "Based at Plaistow police station and used for incidents at London City Airport" - https://www.flickr.com/photos/16043932@N02/6684470379 and "... now at Stondon Transport Museum" & "As I understand it the batch of 3 or 4 of these were still in service until then [2001] which was incredible considering their age!" - https://www.flickr.com/photos/31965542@N04/6809336194/ |
