Need a decent MK1 LWB for Top Gear

[TomBBC]

New poster here - great forum!
I'm looking for a Mk 1 Transit LWB panel van to film for a Top Gear documentary special with James May this Thursday 16th at the Heritage Motor Museum near Gaydon, Warwickshire. We are featuring the Transit as one of our 'Cars of the People' due to its importance and commercial success and ideally James would like to drive it while telling its story.

There are no high speed stunts , pianos, crashes etc involved but ideally we'd like the Van to be taxed, Mot'd and insured as we'd like James to drive it on the public road.

If you are potentially interested please drop me a line or get in touch on 07950708469 - or if you have any advice on where i could get hold of one that would be much appreciated

thanks!

[Altransit]

Have you contacted Peter Lee who runs the Transit Van Club He lives near-ish to Gaydon, and has many contacts in the Transit world.
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Or there is Fred Transit who supplies vehicles for filming.
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You won't be able to PM them, being a new member, but I can do so for you if you want

[TomBBC]

Thanks for this, I appreciate it

We are in touch with both Fred and Peter but Peter's doesn't go on the road and Fred's has a slightly non standard single 'hatchback' rear door. Must admit we didn't realise how rare they are becoming now! I noticed that a few members seem to have a few so fingers crossed that someone might be able to help further

[Altransit]

[mb4ever]

New poster here - great forum!
I'm looking for a Mk 1 Transit LWB panel van to film for a Top Gear documentary special

thanks!

How much money is on the table please Tom?

Bearing in mind TG isn't noted for it's responsible attitude / behaviour, how much responsibility will the Beeb take for returning the vehicle in it's pre-hire condition please?
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[TomBBC]

thanks mb4ever

do you potentially have one available?

It'll be James May driving the transit as part of a profile piece so no races, handbrake turns, stunts or fast driving so it will be very gentle. We are only allowed to drive once all aspects of insurance are settled correctly so yes we'll make sure the condition is the same whenthe vehicle is returned. Regarding money could you email me with your details so we can talk this through in private? I'm on tom.whitter@bbc.co.uk

thanks

[FredTransit]

Hello. Only me! I think you will find the tailgate door was/is an option, and is as it left Ford. I spoke to Mark earlier and he seemed fine with it..... He was more worried about the wood paneling in the back.

[mb4ever]

thanks mb4ever

do you potentially have one available?

It'll be James May driving the transit as part of a profile piece so no races, handbrake turns, stunts or fast driving so it will be very gentle. We are only allowed to drive once all aspects of insurance are settled correctly so yes we'll make sure the condition is the same whenthe vehicle is returned. Regarding money could you email me with your details so we can talk this through in private? I'm on tom.whitter@bbc.co.uk

thanks

It's ok Tom, we are all friends here, you can lay your cards on the table.
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[TomBBC]

Hi Fred Transit

Thanks for this - am yet to speak James re the back door but good to hear its original - do you know how many were made with this option on them as we really want the most classic transit as poss....I'm meeting with Mark in an hour or two regarding this as well

thanks Fred!

[FredTransit]

it looks like that! No idea how many were made, but to be honest the barn doors were more common. This (and mine) is a SWB by the way

[TomBBC]

thanks mb4ever it certainly is a friendly site

unfortunately I'm not allowed to discuss money or contract details on a public forum - also it would be one of my colleagues who is in charge of that anyway

[TomBBC]

Fred Transit

amazing picture - I'm sure we'll be fine with it - I'll check and get back to you via Mark probably

thanks

[karl]

welcome to the forum bbctom

[Neil]

thanks mb4ever it certainly is a friendly site

unfortunately I'm not allowed to discuss money or contract details on a public forum - also it would be one of my colleagues who is in charge of that anyway

has mb4ever got a lwb mk1

[mb4ever]

thanks mb4ever it certainly is a friendly site

unfortunately I'm not allowed to discuss money or contract details on a public forum - also it would be one of my colleagues who is in charge of that anyway

has mb4ever got a lwb mk1

Do want to hire one then please Neil
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