Hit the road this weekend and 
1989 Mk3 Ford Transit SWB
RARE Automatic Vintage Gem | BRAND NEW Conversion
This van is amazing, great condition, and super reliable – only selling as we’re moving countries and the cost to import is a bit more than we can manage. In the past year, we’ve traveled to France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, and all over the UK, and a full week in the centre of Glastonbury festival. Hard to have a bad day in a van this joyful. It has been maintained and looked after and our mechanic says it is in incredible condition for its age. It is a 3 MOTs away from being TAX free and not require an MOT as it will be classified as a vintage vehicle. It has a brand new MOT with 12 months on it. No major rust at, some cosmetic body filler.
Vehicle
-1989 Ford Transit SWB- AUTOMATIC transmission
-MOT: brand new, valid until 17/03/2026
-Will only need 3 more MOTs until it is tax and MOT exempt
-2.0L Pinto Engine – if you’re not familiar, these are super reliable, near indestructible, and because it’s an automatic transmission, it’s been very well protected (can’t be over revved)
-2 seats – they swivel around to add extra space and seating when in camping mode.
-Overall vehicle height is 2.4m
-Being SWB, it fits easily into standard parking spaces
-Hi-Top – Interior standing height is 6ft2in
-Does not have power steering, but I’m a small female and can easily manage – it was super easy to get used to.
-Recently had new fuel pump, new manifold gaskets, new exhaust down pipe, reconditioned torque converter, brand new wiper blades and washer jets, brand new prop shaft
-Brand new tyres
-Battery is 1 year old
-Comprehensive service history
-tow bar
Conversion
-Full conversion done in the past year, so everything is nearly brand new.
-2 hob gas burners, connected to LPG
-28cm Sink with new electric water pump – we only have cold water, but a water heater could easily be added
-40L capacity compressor Fridge/Freezer – installed in the van with 12V DC cable, but also has AC Cable
-Reverse camera
-stereo hi-fi system, with bluetooth or lightning cable connection
-bed slides out and foam mattress fold out, measures 120 cm wide, 180cm long – super comfortable bed
-Large overhead storage space
-Room for storage under the bed – accessible from both inside and from back doors
-Large overhead kitchen storage cabinet
-Fully insulated
-Terrazzo vinyl tiles
-We decided to use astro turf instead of van carpet for areas around the windows, etc. – in part for practical reasons, as it never retains any moisture, but mainly because the 5 standard shades of beige/grey/brown van carpet didn’t suit the rest of the interior and felt a bit sad.
Electrical
All electrics are nearly brand new – less than 1 year old
Split charge leisure battery system (Chargers from the engine, but also has a hookup)
Brand new 140ah Battery
Switch Panel to control lights, with battery readouts
USB-C charge points on both sides of the bed
Various lighting options
4 Main overhead ceiling lights
LED accent strip light
LED light under kitchen cabinet to illuminate stove / worktop
Lights in overhead cupboard
Individual lights above driver and passenger seat
12 volt lighter socket for fridge
12 volt lighter socket near beside
300 watt inverter so you can use 240volt appliances and chargers with 13amp socket
13amp sockets for use when your are hooked up.
13 -16 amp cable to charge at home
16amp cable for campsite hook up
Electric water pump
Accessories
Hook up cables (see Electrics)
2 camping chairs
12V Espresso Machine
Clothes storage organiser
Storage baskets
Storage stool
Utensils organiser
7 hanging storage pouches
3 rails with hooks
Mirror
Spice rack & containers (+ spare spice rack I never figured out where to install)
Stop Lock
Gerry can
Spare engine oil
Spare transmission fluid
Spare windscreen cleaner
Euro Travel kit – warning triangle, 2x hi-vis vests, first aid kit, UK sticker already on vehicle
Vehicle touch up kit – orange and pink interior paints, spare vinyl tiles, spare astro turf
Slide Out Bed
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