Private sale!!!
No silly offers
No stopping the auction early!
For Sale: 1996/1997 Ford Transit "Smiley" Van (P Reg, 2.0L Petrol, Manual)
An incredible opportunity to own a highly collectible, one-owner-from-new Ford Transit "Smiley" face van. This vehicle has been my grandad’s pride and joy since it was driven off the forecourt on its P registration, and it has been cherished, maintained, and loved throughout its life.
With only 96,000 original miles on the clock, this classic van drives beautifully and stands as a true time capsule.
Key Highlights & Features
- Registration: Classic 'P' registration prefix (1996/1997).
- Ownership: 1 original owner from new (my grandad).
- Mileage: 96,000 genuine miles.
- Engine: 2.0L fuel-injection petrol engine (runs beautifully and drives like new).
- Steering: Manual gearbox (no power steering).
- Paperwork: some history file with original paperwork and service records
Condition & Recent Maintenance
- Rust-Free Exterior: In fantastic overall condition for its age. There is no surface rust, which is incredibly rare for a Transit of this vintage.
- Underbody Protection: Fully wax-cleaned and professionally undersealed in April 2026 to protect the chassis for years to come.
- MOT & Consumables: Comes with a current MOT. The brakes, tyres, and wiper blades are all in great condition and ready for the road.
Honest Assessment
The van drives wonderfully, but it does have one known fault: 5th gear is currently not engaging. Despite this, it still runs, shifts smoothly through gears 1–4, and drives as smoothly as it did when it left the factory.
This is an honest, unmolested classic Transit that would make an ideal promotional vehicle, a nostalgic work van, or a perfect candidate for a camper conversion.
Preferred method of payment would be bank transfer not cash or cheque