How many of these Transit fire vans are there

[JAY PS]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/276657.htm

 

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/279850.htm

 

Just seen two Transit mk1 fire vans on pistonheads ,thats a total of four that ive seen advertised in as many weeks!!

 

Another in classic ford and im wondering how many of these there were and how many made it to the uk and how did everone find out they were being sold off

The prices being asked are very wild !!

[BudgieV8]

Every village in Germany had one in the local Firestation.

Many are still in use as they are used for local fires only & usually have around 15000 miles on the clock. Gradually being replaced, but the German government isnt in any hurry as they are mint vehicles.

 

The upsurge in interest has been led by Mk1/2 Transit fans as the vans in the UK are usually total rotboxes only suitable for very brave restorations - also, the German vans had two side doors & a single 'up & over' door which were not available in the UK. The Ford Rallye Sport service barges were similar vehicles. Prices are high as they are so rare because there is no rot & low miles.

I bought mine a year ago. Absolutely no rust, kept in a warm firestation all its life, 8500 miles from new. Drove it 16 hrs back without a hitch. Had to sell it a couple of months back, but I'd have another!