£15,000 - £16,000
1972 Ford Transit Campervan
United Kingdom • 18 Feb 2026 • Lot 3
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1972 Ford Transit Canterbury Savannah II camper van, one of only four roadworthy Mk1 Transit campers known in the UK. It features its original 1.7-litre Essex V4 engine, Turquoise exterior, Tan interior, and a recent stainless-steel exhaust; however, the starter currently sticks.
Condition
7
Outstanding exterior, sticking starter mentioned.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
BC05MA53080
Chassis No:
Odometer:
45,276 miles
LLB379K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Canterbury Savannah II; alleged to be one of only four roadworthy Mk1 Transit camper vans currently known to remain on UK roads; 45,267 miles showing on the odometer; 4 owners from new; large history fileOffered here is a wonderfully evocative example of British leisure motoring from a golden era, the Canterbury Savannah II, a camper conversion that perfectly captured the spirit of 1970s adventure.
Built upon the ever-dependable Ford Transit Mk1 chassis, the Savannah II earned its reputation through clever use of space, compact proportions, and an interior designed to make continental touring both comfortable and charming.
Long regarded as an affordable passport to freedom, surviving examples are now firmly established as highly collectible classics.This particular motor caravan is a 1972 Ford Transit 90 Custom, wearing the highly desirable Canterbury Savannah II conversion and configured as a four-berth camper.
Remarkably, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire allegedly one o...
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£260
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,167
Median Price (Since 2020)
£67,705
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 20 2021
Latest MOT Mileage
42,855 miles
Registration Date
1972-06-02
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 29 2020 with 42,855 miles
Passed
On Feb 13 2019 with 42,761 miles
Passed
On Jan 26 2018 with 42,484 miles
Passed
On Jan 31 2017 with 42,466 miles
Passed
On Feb 02 2016 with 42,361 miles
Passed
On Feb 09 2015 with 42,141 miles
Passed
On Feb 11 2014 with 41,946 miles
Passed
On Feb 21 2013 with 41,575 miles
Failed
On Feb 20 2013 with 41,558 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On May 31 2012 with 40,042 miles
Failed
On Apr 02 2012 with 40,034 miles
There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- (Dangerous) Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Sep 15 2010 with 40,012 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
User Entered:
- steering slightly pulls when braking
- braking system requires adjustment/repair
- gearbox oil leak
Passed
On Dec 07 2007 with 39,510 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight play in steering box drop arm
Failed
On Dec 05 2007 with 39,510 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- slight play in steering box drop arm
- n/s/r tyre is in poor condition
Passed
On Feb 28 2007 with 389,074 miles
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