Ford’s new 7Y 5cwt van was launched in October 1937 at London’s Royal Albert Hall, replacing the Model Y van. Unlike the outgoing model, ‘Easy Clean’ disc wheels (no spokes), 10in diameter Girling wedge action brakes and front hinged doors were fitted. The grille had a single nacelle with vertical bars. Somewhat bulbous headlamp lenses also contained the sidelights.
The steel body had double rear doors, a fabric-clad timber roof panel and a wooden floor. The spare wheel was usually, but not always, mounted on the nearside door (the left-hand door on RHD vans, and the right-hand door on LHD vans). The bonnet opened on either side.
Vacuum wipers were fitted to the scuttle below the (usually) non-opening windscreen, although an opening type was an option, in which case the wiper(s) were mounted above. The fuel tank and filler were at the rear and a single, central rear lamp was fitted,
