Van wanted. Help me out!

[FredTransit]

I have run out of ideas. Been asked to find a 'retro' van for something set present day. Must have

 

3 cab seats (driver and 2 passenger)

side loading door

no bulkhead

 

So far rejected

American

LHD

Mk1 and Mk2 transit

Mk3 transit (too modern!)

so forget the transit....

 

Not shown them a CF yet cos the only van I know of has no side door.

I know nothing about japs so need some help there.

 

Suggestions? Whatever must be findable and available in less than a week!

[Cheggers]

When 90% of the population says "retro", they actually mean "VW"

 

Failing that, Commer/ Thames maybe?

[plasticvandan]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1962-BEDFORD- ... 1299wt_961

[Junkman]

When 90% of the population says "retro", they actually mean "VW"

 

 

^^

This.

 

Either show them an old VW or it will be rejected.

 

Failing that, Commer/ Thames maybe?

 

Nah, man. They only have two front seats. Estafette and H-Van, too.

[trigger]

You need to find yourself a early one of these, that won't be easy though.

 

1987 Mazda E2000 by Mr Gav!, on Flickr

[dieselnutjob]

I have a mate in London with one of these (his has a huge roof rack on it)

 

I think it only has two fronts, but is a nine seat minibus with side door.

 

[dieselnutjob]

pic of actual van

[FredTransit]

NO WHITE!!

 

I have a selection of double transit seeats that can be made to fit, owner willing. I could be wrong, but if they didnt like the Mk1 tranny I would have thought the CA and Thames would be too old.

 

VW is a thought. I was thinking LT but dont know any vans personally.

[dollywobbler]

LT has the engine in the middle, but I think they crammed three seats in too. Leyland-DAF 200/Sherpa is another one. Very cosy for three.

[trigger]

You'll have your work cut out to find a non modified one but the T25 would tick the boxes, not sure if they have 3 front seats though.

 

Outstanding Vw T25 Panel Van by vwcampervanblog, on Flickr

[Junkman]

A VW type 2 T3 should do the job and shouldn't be hard to find.

[Junkman]

You'll have your work cut out to find a non modified one but the T25 would tick the boxes, not sure if they have 3 front seats though.

 

Oops, they don't. Which brings us back to the LDV Pilot I guess?

[FredTransit]

yep they are going for an LDV!!!

[Anglevan]

I'd loved to have helped out with my L300 Mitsubishi but sadly not taxed or tested

[Luxobarges_Are_Us]

Was going to suggest Talbot Express/Fiat Ducato.

[holbeck]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LDV-PILOT-VAN-/330915994606?pt=UK_Commercial_Trucks&hash=item4d0c215bee

 

This would be ideal, with the bonus of an epic tat collection thread!

[FredTransit]

I had second thoughts over a free convoy cos its in Paisley, I aint gunna Oslo!!

[240gl]

How about an Iveco.

A Renault.

Or a Mercedes.

 

I can't remember if the Bedford Midi has 3 seats in the front, but one of them could work too.