Express for sale

morwenna240 · Aug 21st, 2020, 19:39

There's a yellow 145 Express on ebay, a running project, says. Needs wheel arches, etc. Engine bay looks tidy. Over priced at 6.5k?

T4spanish · Aug 21st, 2020, 21:10

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Originally Posted by morwenna240

There's a yellow 145 Express on ebay, a running project, says. Needs wheel arches, etc. Engine bay looks tidy. Over priced at 6.5k?

what is 145 express?

john.wigley · Aug 21st, 2020, 22:04

The 'Express' was in essence a semi-commercial version of the 145 which wasn't, as far as I know, generally imported into the UK. The most notable difference being a higher roof-line. To some, it's rarity in the UK could well justify a price premium over a regular 145. Whether that also means that it is overpriced is for prospective purchasers to decide.

Regards, John.

Burdekin · Aug 22nd, 2020, 09:31

It looks to be pretty rusty.

Underdrive · Aug 22nd, 2020, 12:41

It's a left hand drive so will be an import, no number plates so may not be registered here. The seller doesn't say where the barn was! £6.5 does seem like a lot, you could probably buy a better one elsewhere in Europe and import it for less.

Triple-S · Aug 22nd, 2020, 20:57

In their home country they were only considered as vans, so their life expectancy was very reduced. Most were thrashed to death.
You try finding an early Ford Transit here now - and you will appreciate the asking price of this Express. My Ford Thames camper (Transit predecessor) was near worthless in 1966: there are just a handful left now so the one I saw for auction recently was up for nearly £10k. That ensures only genuine enthusiasts will consider buying.

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Aug 21st, 2020, 19:39	#1
morwenna240 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:03 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: heptonstall	Express for sale There's a yellow 145 Express on ebay, a running project, says. Needs wheel arches, etc. Engine bay looks tidy. Over priced at 6.5k?

Aug 21st, 2020, 22:04	#3
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Yesterday 23:59 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	The 'Express' was in essence a semi-commercial version of the 145 which wasn't, as far as I know, generally imported into the UK. The most notable difference being a higher roof-line. To some, it's rarity in the UK could well justify a price premium over a regular 145. Whether that also means that it is overpriced is for prospective purchasers to decide. Regards, John. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana .....

Aug 22nd, 2020, 09:31	#4
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Yesterday 05:59 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	It looks to be pretty rusty. __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust.

Aug 22nd, 2020, 12:41	#5
Underdrive Senior Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 10:10 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: stranraer	It's a left hand drive so will be an import, no number plates so may not be registered here. The seller doesn't say where the barn was! £6.5 does seem like a lot, you could probably buy a better one elsewhere in Europe and import it for less.

Aug 22nd, 2020, 20:57	#6
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	In their home country they were only considered as vans, so their life expectancy was very reduced. Most were thrashed to death. You try finding an early Ford Transit here now - and you will appreciate the asking price of this Express. My Ford Thames camper (Transit predecessor) was near worthless in 1966: there are just a handful left now so the one I saw for auction recently was up for nearly £10k. That ensures only genuine enthusiasts will consider buying. P

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