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£29,900

1949 Fordson 7V Box Van

United Kingdom • 11 Sept 2022

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This 1949 Fordson 7V Box Van, nicknamed 'Joseph,' is a unique vehicle known for its appearances in popular TV shows and magazines. Currently configured as a mobile catering outlet, it features a Ford Cologne V6 engine and gearbox, along with £20,000 worth of catering equipment. It has receipts for £40,000 related to a 2017 restoration.

Condition

6

While the vehicle has been restored and features modern upgrades, it's been modified for a specific purpose (mobile catering) and has an engine replacement, affecting its originality. Wear and tear related to its use as a catering outlet should also be considered.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

7202779V7

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

RSJ 195

RHD/LHD:

LHD

• Mobile catering outlet • Featured in Granchester and Call the Midwife • Ford Cologne V6 engine and gearbox • Receipts totalling tens of thousands of pounds on file Fordson was the name under which commercial and agricultural vehicles produced at Ford's Dagenham, Essex plant were marketed.

Produced between 1937 and 1949, the 7V replaced the preceding BBE and was representative of the trend towards 'forward control' designs.

A choice of wheelbase lengths was available to suit payloads of between two and five tons, while the standard engine was Ford's ubiquitous 3.6-litre sidevalve V8.

A Perkins diesel was an option.

Known as 'Joseph', this charming and unique Fordson Box Van has featured in the popular period-set television drama series Granchester and Call the Midwife as well as 'Practical Classics' Magazine in December 2018.

It is currently configured as a mobile catering outlet.

The history file contains receipts totalling £40,000 relating to its restoration in 2017.

Some £20...