1965 Ford Thames 400E Light Van
A late-production Ford Thames 15cwt van fitted with the Zephyr four-cylinder engine and four-speed gearbox, restored by a former Ford employee and finished in period Lotus Cars livery. This type of medium-capacity Thames was used by Lotus during the 1960s to transport car kits, engines, and drivetrain components, making it an authentic support vehicle. Acquired by its present owner as a period-correct transporter for a 1960 Lotus 19 Monte Carlo.
Ownership
- 2020-02-21Auction saleSold £20,500 (≈ $26K)
- Date unknownFormer Ford employeepartial documentation
This individual carried out a sympathetic restoration of the van, finishing it in period Lotus Cars colours. The vehicle reportedly drove well with minimal use following completion of the work.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Acquired the van specifically to serve as a period-correct support vehicle and transporter for a 1960 Lotus 19 Monte Carlo used in historic motorsport.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full restoration carried out to a high standard, including retention of the Zephyr four-cylinder engine and four-speed gearbox. Finished in authentic 1960s Lotus Cars colours. Vehicle reported to drive well with very little subsequent use.
Work undertaken by a former Ford employee; described as a careful, sympathetic rebuild.
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