Transit’s 60 Years in Numbers Show How This Van Means Business
If you want the job done right, you call someone who drives a Transit van.
That includes when the job is setting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title – although in that case you might need to make more than one phone call…
When we asked Transit owners to help us celebrate 60 years of our iconic van in a history-making convoy, businesses and Transit enthusiasts from across the UK answered the call.
In total, 201 Transits joined the convoy – officially a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Largest Parade of Vans.
From petrol-powered first-generation models to our latest E-Transit 1 and Transit Custom PHEV 2 that are helping Ford Pro customers transition their businesses to electric – the convoy was made possible by a passionate Transit community.
Customers and business owners, dealers, converter partners, media, my Ford colleagues, and enthusiasts like the superfans of the Transit Owners Club all jumped at the chance to be a part of Transit’s big day.
The record-setting achievement is a testament to the passion inspired by Transit and also to the versatility of the world’s best-selling cargo van. Our Transit convoy demonstrated the huge variety of roles played by the industry-defining van across six decades.
It also highlighted the contribution Transit and its owners have made to communities and economies. It’s fitting that every one of the drivers who participated is now also a certified record-setter in their own right – each receiving a special digital certificate to commemorate their part in the event.
“The record-setting achievement is a testament to the passion inspired by Transit.”Lisa Brankin, Ford UK Chair and Managing Director
You could feel the buzz in the air as our incredible convoy assembled at our Ford Dunton Technical Centre in Essex, where we design and develop the latest generations of Transit.
It then drove 29 miles to Chelmsford City Racecourse to take part in the first-ever Transit Festival – a celebration of Transit’s rich history, hard-working customers, dedicated fans and innovative future.
As well as fun and games, activities included useful workshops to help small business owners maximise the productivity of their vehicles, dive into important issues like tool theft, and learn how to use social media to grow their businesses.
Today, we didn't just set a record – we demonstrated the unbreakable bond between our Transit van and people who get the job done.
We’re looking forward to another 60 years of Transit powering these pros.
Lisa Brankin is Ford UK Chair and Managing Director
Did YOU take part in this historic moment? Check out these albums to look for YOUR vehicle!
1 Up to 402 km driving range based on full charge of E-Transit with enhanced range option
2 Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid homologated CO2 emissions 86-112 g/km WLTP, homologated fuel efficiency 3.8-4.9 l/100 km WLTP and pure electric driving range 46-55 km WLTP.
Estimated range using Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). Figures shown are for comparability purposes and should only be compared with other vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. The actual range may vary due to various factors (e.g. weather conditions, driving style, route profile, vehicle condition, age and condition of the lithium-ion battery).
