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The van: Functional in purpose; typically white, containing an uncultured slob of a driver. At least, that’s the stereotypical view which many people have formed. There are thousands, if not millions, of vans on Britain’s roads every day and for many people they are a nuisance, whereas for others they provide a living. Down the years, some vans have obtained a more treasured status, be it through their design, longevity or performance. Here’s a top five:

Ford Model T

The Ford Model T was one of the earliest classic cars and included variants of van from about 1912 onwards. With over 15 million vehicles of all types being produced by the time production ceased in 1927, the Model T has been recognised as the most influential car ever produced. Commercial vehicles included pickup trucks and closed vans as the functional practicalities of road transportation were properly realised for the first time.

Morris Minor Van

Nowadays, the Morris Minor in all forms is considered a classic vehicle and the van is no different. Beginning as part of the Series II in 1953 and continuing with the Morris Minor 1000, the van was just one of many variants of the “Moggie”. With a burgeoning enthusiasts market in the UK, the popularity of this classic vehicle is set to endure.

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